Being motivated is one of the hardest things for many people to accomplish. Even though we may have a task to do, actually having the discipline required to complete this task is extremely difficult for many individuals. Because of this, it's important to be familiar with some simple steps that you can take to increase your motivation. Being motivated will help you to be more productive, and it can also help subsequently increase your self-esteem. When you are accomplishing tasks, you also tend to be under less stress to meet important deadlines. Here are some simple tips that you can follow to increase your overall motivation.
Set Goals

One of the best ways that you can increase your motivation to get things done is to set goals for yourself. If you have problems with setting an ultimate goal (such as to fully complete a complicated task), try setting smaller goals. For example, if you need to write a five page essay in three days, try to at least get two pages done the first two days, and one page done on the third day. By meeting these smaller goals, you will feel better about accomplishing your task.

Designate Rewards

It's best if you have set rewards for yourself that can be enjoyed once you have met some of your goals. For example, if you are trying to stick to a diet that limits you to 1500 calories per day, reward yourself with a 15-30 minute massage if you are able to stay with your diet for an entire week. This will motivate you to stick to your goals.

Make a List

Sometimes, the simple task of making a list of the things you have to accomplish can go a long way in helping you to become motivated. If you have a large amount of things to do in a day, try making a list of each task. It can sometimes help to also add small things to the list, since each item that is crossed off gives you a feeling of accomplishment.

These are a few of the simple tips you can follow to help increase your motivation. Once you are motivated to accomplish daily tasks, you will also feel much better about your ability to get things done. This will increase your self esteem, and will contribute to you feeling much more confident in yourself.

Patrick is the co-founder and owner of Dyyo Studios, an Internet Marketing firm based out of Raleigh, NC. His other interests include programming, consulting, website design, and competitive gaming at a professional level. You can check out his blog here: http://crims0n.us/.