How to Get Motivated and Be Happy

Motivation is a huge force in your life, and it needs to be harnessed in order to excel and actually enjoy whatever it is that you’re doing on a daily basis. Here are the key habits that can help you start your day and keep your motivation engine cranking. Give some thought to making one, two or more of these a part of your routine ...

• wake up at the same time every day
• open the curtains and check out the sunshine
• review your to-do list (prepared the night before) and plan your day
• plan to accomplish just one task towards completing your goals
• stretch your body
• declutter or organize your environment - for 15 minutes each day
• drink a glass of water
• pause, reflect and read a motivational article or Bible passage daily
• play with your pet
• laugh
• include daily writing (a diary, a journal, a blog)
• walk for 30 minutes
• seek to learn something new
• ask self "if this was my last day, would I want to do what I am about to do?"

Read: Health Goals and Morning Motivation