But now it's time to stop making excuses. To make sure that your New Year's resolutions finally come to fruition this year, we have not only created a selection of our most motivating photo postcards, but also the best tips and tricks on how to get your motivation on board - so that at the end you have the cocktail in your hand as a reward!
1. Pro instead of con
Your own attitude is the most important thing when it comes to achieving your goals. If you approach something pessimistically from the start, you will hardly be able to motivate yourself to see it through to the end. That is why it makes sense to look for founders FOR something and not even start with the reasons against it. If you have a positive attitude towards new things, you will also tackle things more quickly and see changes more quickly.
2. The glass half full
Sure, we all want to have the (for us) perfect bikini figure in the summer, drink fewer (or more) beers after work or write the next best-selling novel (or thriller?). But the bigger and more unrealistic our dreams are, the more likely we are to abandon them. Anyone who sets goals should also make sure that they are achievable within their own limits. It is important not to make yourself smaller than you are, nor to set goals that are doomed to failure. It is often helpful to break your plans down into small steps and 'intermediate goals'. Therefore:
3. Step by step
Those who patiently concentrate on realistic, achievable resolutions will reach their goals more quickly. Because the perception of progress is the most important element of motivation! By ticking lots of (small) to-dos, a feeling of success quickly sets in and the final goal can be reached without running out of steam.
4. The ace up your sleeve
It can be advisable to have a backup plan in case the first one doesn't work out. However, this should not be seen as a shortcut to success. Rather, it should ensure that your plan cannot fail in the first place, but can be achieved in one way or another.
5. Pure inspiration
Positive quotes and inspirational sayings are one of the most common and best sources of motivation. If you keep your favorite quote in mind, for example as a poster or cell phone case, you will be constantly reminded to think positively and work towards your goals. That's why we enjoy designing motivational cards the most!
And what definitely helps against any lack of motivation? Get someone to cheer you on and build you up again when you need it! We hope you can achieve your goals this year and hope you have fun giving the gift of motivation!
The #postcardsofthmonth were designed together with: _dotpigeon , somewhereincopenhagen , runnerkimhall , belhoughton , Kristin Braun.
