Personally, I have always loved a good inspirational quote. The gymnasium I grew up in has noticeboards full of quotes that regularly remind us toe dream, believe, create, succeed, and Together Everyone Achieves More. I remember being about 14 and absolutely covering my wardrobe doors in quotes and inspirational images.
I don't exactly know if those quotes ever motivated me to change anything, but in the middle of a hard training session, it always helped me to have a little mantra to repeat over and over (and over, and over). I've never been one to bribe myself, but I would be ready for my turn on bars telling myself "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."
I feel like the trend in motivation is moving towards and onslaught of Instagram pictures, and that I am all for. However, scrolling through insta tags just doesn't get me all fired up.
Now, at the grand old age of nineteen, I am motivated by competition and important people in my life. I think that deserves a subheading.
Current Motivation #1 - My Intensely Competitive Nature
I am one of those people that drive you mental in high school. I am that perfectionist, super competitive person. One of my more obnoxious qualities is being publicly disappointed if I don't live up to my own expectations and refusing congratulations if I am not satisfied. My one saving grace is that my competitive nature is, for the most part, directed at myself. Thankfully, my inward competitiveness definitely trumps my desire to beat everyone I come across in every field, and without that balance I think it might be a little more difficult for me to maintain healthy friendships. Rest assured though, I am very into winning card games, board games, and imaginary contests that I decide are occurring. :)
Current Motivation #2 - The Important People in My Life
I consider the people in my life to be just as motivational as competition. There are a select few people who will always offer an encouraging word or a funny anecdote when I'm feeling somewhat under the weather. Special mention to my mother for getting my butt out of bed and not giving me ONE SINGLE DAY off when I glandular fever in my senior year of high school. Also special mention to my darling boyfriend and biggest fan. The people that are important to me are a constant reminder to be all that I can.
So there you have it, what keeps me going.
Until next time lovelies xx
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