Enhanced Motivation

Exploring the 47 Big Bold Beautiful Benefits Of Ikigai

David Marlow

Jul 27, 2023

“The unifying similarity among geniuses and innovators is not

cognitive or affective but motivational.”

Mihaly Csikszentmilhalyi

Audio narration by David Marlow

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Have you ever had days where you just struggled?

Maybe it's a battle with procrastination. Or it just seems like you have no drive ambition or energy to accomplish the things you need to get done.

We all encounter moments when motivation and enthusiasm seem elusive. Ikigai offers a powerful remedy to reignite your inner fire and enhance your motivation.

I’ve created the 47 Big Bold Beautiful Benefits Of Ikigai.

Today I share number 4 in the series…Enhanced Motivation

With a defined purpose you're naturally more motivated.

Your Ikigai serves as a North Star, helping you align your actions and aspirations with what matters. Working on things that matter gives you the energy and drive you need.

Applying the lessons of Personal Kaizen.

Here are three small things you can do today to move closer to experiencing enhanced motivation.

Number one: Write one positive affirmation about something you're good at and put it on the fridge.

Number two: Take a five-minute walk, preferably outside to boost your energy.

Number three: Commit to spending the first 10 minutes of your morning, thinking about something you're grateful for.

Now, while these seem small, they represent an easily achievable step toward enhancing your motivation and living out your Ikigai.

Going Deeper

Achievement Stories

Reflect on past successes, big or small, and recognize the determination that led you there.

🌀These are your ‘personal achievement’ stories1 and they reveal a great deal about the real you and are a key part of uncovering your Ikigai.

Reflecting on personal achievement stories is an effective way to inspire you by recalling past success as well as helping identify areas of interest, skill, and motivation.

Let these stories inspire you to take action and embrace the journey toward your goals. 🚀

Identify Achievements: Reflect on your life and pinpoint specific accomplishments or successes, no matter how big or small.
Describe Challenges: Document the obstacles or difficulties you faced during those achievements.
Highlight Motivation: Explore the driving force behind your actions and what kept you going.
Acknowledge Growth: Discuss how the journey towards the achievement transformed you or helped you learn valuable lessons.
Inspire Action: Use your achievement stories as a source of inspiration to take on new challenges and pursue your goals with renewed enthusiasm.

Give it a try. Today could be the beginning of a new sense of enhanced motivation for you.

🌱Remember, every day is a fresh start.