Lastly, here are a few extra points that didn’t fit in with the topics above:
· Focus on something else for a while. If your learning activities are full-time, it sometimes helps to get away from them for a while. Take a break, go somewhere, or just spend some time relaxing. This helps you get your activities back into perspective. This is also a good time to review your goals and objectives, without feeling the strain of having to “get back into it” immediately.
· Enjoy as you go. You can increase your motivation by finding small ways to enjoy what you are doing. For example, go for a flight or a sail just for enjoyment, if that’s what you are learning. Celebrate reaching a particular milestone. You may just want to celebrate that you are on the road. This is often easier if you see one of your objectives as the journey itself.
· Review references on motivation. The suggestions here are just a few. There are many other references out there that focus on general motivation issues ý. Before you reach for these, remember you can often trace many motivation issues back to inconsistencies in goals and objectives. “Quick fix” motivation techniques are unlikely to help you keep going if you have major issues with your goal.
· Get trained help. If you find it difficult to take even the first steps towards a goal, you may want to consider getting some outside help. See this as just another way to overcome the challenges you face. Talk to your general medical practitioner first and, if needed, get a reference to a trained professional.