I was talking to a gal at church the other day and told her about my new venture as a personal trainer. After visiting for a few minutes, she shared that she wished her husband would get more motivated to add healthy habits into his life. She knew that she couldn't have the motivation for him and wondered if I had any tips to share on that subject. I acknowledged that she was correct in saying that she couldn't make him be motivated and that he was the one that had to be ready to make changes. I have no direct advice on how to MAKE someone be motivated to do something. Motivation comes from within. We have to want something for ourselves.
I've been thinking about this since that conversation. You can motivate yourself to make changes in your own life and in turn, those around you will follow. If you serve as an inspiration, what you achieve can make others want to do the same. Your accomplishments are like an invitation to others to follow their dreams and reach their goals. It's kind of like showing them, "If I can do it, YOU can do it!"
For example, if you worked really hard training your body, disciplining yourself in your eating habits, and having a positive attitude, your friends and family will see that and mimic that. If you transform yourself in any positive way, you inspire everyone around you. Your own motivation will skyrocket in the changes you see and how you feel.
Outside inspiration can bring out the motivation that we all have deep within us. Want it for yourself and live it. You can't make anyone make life changes that they don't want or aren't ready for. But you can invite, encourage, and inspire.
Inspire yourself and others.
