Introvert Motivation Tips
Introvert Motivation can be tricky as introvert’s most often like to quietly achieve their goals. A first step can be to consistently grow a catalogue of personal wins. Write all personal wins down no matter how small so that you can refer to them at any time. This will help you to gain more trust in yourself. It is very important to override your inner critic or simply for extra motivation both of which you are likely to need.
Turning Goals into Actions
We all need to have goals to aspire to and work towards. Goals alone though are just words on paper or thoughts in your head. I have fallen into the trap myself many times of making time for goal lists that end up just that. Particularly before a new year it is natural to start thinking of what we want to achieve in a fresh brand-new year. With good intentions most of us will write down our new year goals in a journal or simply try to think them into being.
Recently I have been reminded it is the action steps that really matter that you take towards your goal. For example if you want to get up an hour early to walk around your local area some mornings instead of listing down: Goal: Improve health by walking more. Change this to:
Action Steps for Goals
1.Put together walk clothes and shoes – don’t forget sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
2.Set alarm 1 hour early for my chosen days of Monday, Wednesday and Fridays
3.Clear a dedicated space close to my bed for everything needed and have it ready the nights before
4.Download a free pedometer app for my mobile for extra motivation and keep track of steps
Goal: Improve health – walk an hour 3 weekday mornings
For more detailed information on this you can watch a short YouTube video How to Set Goals & Create An Action Plan!
Gain more Self-Validation
It is crucial for introvert motivation as we often choose to spend a lot of time alone that we value our own self-worth above what others think. It is extremely important that we build trust in ourselves to make our own decisions. Just as importantly, if we make a decision that ends up not having been the best, we can learn from the experience and pivot when needed.
External validation is fickle so it’s best to learn to put more faith and be more contented with self-validation. More often than not in my experience seeking external validation will leave you disappointed. As mentioned in my blog Care Less to Be Happier I was once reduced to caring about likes and emojis. Reflecting on this I knew there was something wrong. In my case I decided to get off all social media (for now) however everyone is different. I would not advocate everyone stop or not join social media platforms however I think it makes sense to limit exposure.
Another example where I have been disappointed is when I didn’t receive any validating comments from a new fashion item. It is so much more liberating to simply buy things that I like and feel comfortable with and not expecting any compliments.
What do you think?
Ask yourself first, if you find yourself constantly asking others’ opinions. This might be everything from ordering something at a cafe to leaving your job. Next time you are needing to make a decision, ask yourself what you really want to do. Recall all the decisions both big and small you’ve had to make by yourself. Make a note in a journal to remind yourself of all the times the decisions turned out for the best.
It is your life, and you alone should be in the driver’s seat. Sure, you are bound to take a wrong turn now and then but it’s your journey. Sometimes there is pure joy in getting lost down a road less travelled.
