How to Stay Motivated

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woman wearing spell byron bay prairie maxi dress and sharing How to stay motivated

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Motivation. We all need a kick of it sometimes. Whether it’s to study for an exam, perform better at work, whip your body into shape, or sometimes even just to get out of bed. I can’t be the only person that struggles with this sometimes… right?? I’ll be honest, balancing a full time job + life + a blog can be difficult at times! I’m sure my fellow bloggers can totally relate. Something I’ve thought about a lot is: how to stay motivated.

How to Stay Motivated

When it comes to blogging, some weeks are easier than others. Sometimes the creativity is flowing and other days, I have total writer’s block. Same thing goes for working out (some weeks it’s a reaallll effort dragging myself to class). And for checking off my always massive to-do list. It’s not always easy to stay motivated. Here some things have helped me a lot, especially lately.

Think about the long term.

I’m a huge proponent of being goal oriented. While it’s important to focus on the here and now, it’s also important to think about the long term. Success doesn’t happen overnight. Losing weight, learning a new skill, building a business – these things all take time. I’m not the most patient person ever (really, really trying) but adopting this mindset has really helped me mentally to not dwell on the day to day and focus on the long term.

Be positive

I’ve talked about the benefits of positivity before, and I still stand by them. Even if it isn’t always my initial instinct, I make a point to recognize my progress and see how far I’ve come. Day to day, you may not see much of a difference – but what about in 6 months or a year? I 100% believe in focusing on the good, over the bad.

Go easy on yourself.

We’re often way too tough on ourselves – after all, we are our worst own critic. If you’re having a particularly rough week, it’s okay to take a break so you can rest and It’s okay to take a break. Whatever your goal is, it’ll still be there for you.

Have fun

I always try to think about what I’m trying to accomplish and why I’m doing it. I work out because I enjoy it (for the most part ; )), I try to eat healthy because it makes me feel good, I blog because it’s a creative release and I love sharing my thoughts with others. But when these things stop being fun and start feeling like a chore, it’s probably time to re-evaluate. That’s why I think it’s okay to take a break so you can jump back in 100% when you’re ready.

Sometimes a good motivational quote or image is all I need. Here’s one I really, really love:

stay-motivated

Ok, I’m off to run errands – hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! I’d love to hear how you stay motivated to accomplish your goals : ) and my fellow bloggers – how do you stay motivated and inspired?

xx, Amy

dress: spell designs (sold out) | shoes: schutz (sold out)

29 Discussion to this post

  1. I love this post Amy! I think it’s easy to get bogged down with the Kings that went wrong or the negatives in life but it’s super important to stay motivated and positive! I think for me I try to just focus on myself, my own gain, what I’m doing and not worry about what everyone else is doing. Someone is always going to be better and you just need to compete against yourself and reach the goals you set to be happy. Thanks for sharing. I love this breezy dress on you and those sandals! Xoxo, Christine
    http://dailykongfidence.com

    • Amy Zhang says:

      Thank youuu Christine! I totally agree with everything you just said – the best way to move forward is to focus on yourself and not worry about what anyone else is doing or saying. Thanks for the words of wisdom : ) hope you had a fabulous weekend! xx

  2. Sia Foch says:

    Amazing post with a great tips! And I’m absolutely addicted on this dress, super delicate.

    -xx, Sia
    http://www.siafoch.com

  3. Carina says:

    I definitely need a boost sometimes, so thanks for the tips. You look gorgeous!

    xo
    http://www.carinavardie.com

  4. carolina says:

    what a beautiful dress its stunning !!

    http://www.carolinapinglo.com/

  5. nibinquiel says:

    This is such a gorgeous dress! Looks like a lovely, easy piece to throw on, which is definitely my favorite. Also loving the sandals and tiny choker.

    xx
    scarlettandgiselle.blogspot.com

  6. Lyndsey says:

    That dress is beautiful and I love the photography on this post.
    L x
    thequietresolution.co.uk

  7. Lauren Nakagawa says:

    Great post Amy. I stay motivated because my whole family are self made, so I have a lot to live up to in my own way. Stay on that grind, know what I mean? 😛

    xx
    Lauren
    http://www.shoesandsashimi.com

    • Amy Zhang says:

      Hi Lauren! I can totally relate – my family is the same way, so there is definitely always some pressure (but in a good way). Never stop striving : ) xx

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  9. This is so dreamy, Amy! I love this entire look and these photo’s. So beautiful. xx, Erin – http://www.stylebythepeople.com

  10. First, you look gorgeous in that dress babe! The color is perfect on you. It sure is hard to stay motivated since there are so many distractions around us. I often forget how to have fun while being motivated. When that happens, like you I read some motivational quotes or look at some images. Just a simple reminder why I started. Thanks for this inspiration Amy.xx

    http://www.prettyweirdbombshell.com

  11. Rachel says:

    You look stunning! lovely dress!

    http://chicglamstyle.com

  12. Jennsemble says:

    This was a great post, Amy! I really resonate with it so much because there have definitely been times where I felt uninspired and lacked motivation. Not just for blogging but for other things like working out or doing things that I love. I think we all need a little push sometimes and you provided such great tips and reminders to keep us going! Just this past weekend, I definitely felt a blow in my motivation and decided to just unplug for a day and it felt great to just relax and recharge. I was thinking about creating a little jar of motivation with notes of encouraging words to pick me up on days that I feel down. Haven’t gotten around to it yet, but I totally think it’s a good idea to try out!

    XO Jenn
    http://www.jennsemble.com

    • Amy Zhang says:

      Hey Jenn! Thanks for reading. Totally agree that feeling unmotivated happens to the best of us! It’s impossible to be optimistic and motivated 100% of the time! I am a huge proponent of taking breaks when you need to and getting enough rest. I love the idea of a jar filled with motivational notes of encouragement! If you decide to try that out, I’d love to hear how it goes xx

  13. This post is very inspiring and you’re right, staying goal oriented is the best way to run your life! I can see the positivity in your personality and it is very contagious 🙂 Thanks for sharing Amy!
    xo Erika
    http://www.wanderwithlove.co

    • Amy Zhang says:

      Thanks Erika. This comment brought a huge smile to my face : ) thanks for brightening my day and giving me the boost of motivation I need to get through today! Have a beautiful day doll xx

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