Many times we can be guilty of focusing mostly on our troubles
and worries. It can become an effort to do the everyday things
like washing dishes, mowing the lawn, feeding the kids a decent
meal. Is there a way to overcome these feelings that keep us
down and unwilling to do the things we need to do? Is there a
way to get back on track emotionally and make a difference at
the same time?

One surefire way to get your mind off your troubles and to make a
difference is to stop focusing on yourself and focus instead
on someone else and their needs. There are countless people who
very seldom receive any kindness or thoughtful treatment; many
who need to know they matter to someone; many who need to know
someone cares. You can make a difference and lift your spirits
all at one time!

Once you’ve decided to take this step, what do you do? Below are
five kindness motivation tips from the free e-book, “101 Ways
to Change the World.”

1. Everyone needs friendship (even you).

• Spend an afternoon with someone you know is lonely and don’t
make it just a one-time visit.

• Send them notes.

• Become a lifeline for just that one person.

2. Find a kid who needs to know they matter – unfortunately,
there are way too many of them.

• Determine to make that kid know someone believes they are
special.

• Send a card or note every week (at least).

• If you know what they are interested in, send them articles
about it.

• Send stories that will build self-confidence and inspire them
to be all they can be.

• Most of all let them know you care. Imagine how much it means
to feel special – especially to a child who seldom receives any
kindness, small gifts or hugs.

3. Share flowers or vegetables from your garden

• Take some to an elderly neighbor who can no longer garden.

• Take some to a friend going through a hard time.

• Drop them off at a neighbor’s house ‘just because

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4. Become an email Pen Pal with someone – it is so easy to send
daily e-mails in order to make a difference in someone’s life.
You could email:

• A kid in a detention enter

• Someone in a Nursing Home

• Someone with special needs who can’t leave home

• A foster child

• Kids in an orphanage

5. Put gift certificates in a special card or note. Go to your
local:

• Bowling alley

• Skating rink

• Amusement park, etc.

• Ask them to give you free coupons you can share with kids who
need to know that someone cares and who need a little
kindness.

Many of the bad things happening in our world are done by
people who never believed they mattered. No one took the time to
show kindness or let them know they are special. Just one act -
changing a person’s anger and sadness with your love – can have
a far-reaching impact!

Use these five kindness motivation tips to start your own ideas
flowing. For more motivation tips, download the e-book, “101 Ways
to Change the World” and choose one or more motivation tips
to get started. You’ll find the e-book at
http://www.101WaysSeries.com You’ll certainly make a difference
to someone each time you use these motivation tips – because
showing kindness is contagious!

Twelve Self Motivation Tips – Part 2

These 12 motivation is a continuation from part 1. Click here to read part 1

Self Motivation Tip #7:

Get to know yourself. Question your self motivation. What are your values? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Is self motivation realized by focusing on your strengths? What motivates you? What de-motivates you? Self motivation questions your fears and limitations? How can you overcome them? What are your ineffective habits? What effective habits can replace them? Dig deep and answer these questions honestly as they relate to self motivation.

Self Motivation Tip #8:

Set aside some quiet time just for yourself everyday. Set a time to reflect on self motivation. I once took a day off work and gave myself 24 hours to write down everything I wanted to be, to do and to have. I decided nothing was impossible and there were no barriers. I imagined how my life would be affected if everything I wrote on that paper came true. Consequently, if I didn’t write in all down in 24 hours, nothing in my life would change. I would be closing the door on self motivation. Now it is 30 years later and I have accomplished most of my dreams and goals that I penned all those years ago. I exercise self motivation every day.

Self Motivation Tip #9:

Self motivation is knowing where you want to go and what you want to achieve. It is very unlikely you will enjoy success without self motivation. Success is the progressive realization of a goal and a dream. However, it is only a dream unless it is in print. Crystallization of a dream begins with writing it on paper. Write everything from the inside-out imagining nothing is impossible. Self motivation has no barriers, no limitations, and no fears. Group, categorize and prioritize all of your dreams and learn the secret to enhanced self motivation.

Self Motivation Tip #10:

Review your list of dreams often. Make it a daily habit. Dreams are the foundation to self motivation and must be written, planned, visualized and put into action. Prioritize your dreams and determine the price you are willing to pay to make your dreams a reality. The price could be effort, time, education, etc. If this form of self motivation does not appeal to you, revisit your priorities.

Self motivation Tip #11:

Part of self motivation is knowing what you want to do and creating an action plan for success. Keep each action point simple, so it can be accomplished. Large tasks usually get shelved, so minimize them. When your action plan is ready for implementation, commit to doing it by signing your name to it. Your signature should be the strongest commitment to yourself.

Self motivation Tip #12:

Take action. Self motivation is the actual doing. Thinking leads to procrastination, so stop thinking, just do it! The worst outcome is failure. You already know that you have to fail often to succeed once. Give yourself permission to have learning opportunities which usually transpire by doing and failing. You will need to employ all 12 self motivation tips if success is in your foreseeable future.