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Inspiration comes in many forms. Books, Movies, Leaders, and Nature are just a few of them. There are many great thinkers out there. Successful authors, speakers, youtubers, and podcasters. When there are already hundreds of sources of inspiration, do we really need to motivate each other?
Yes, we do. And here is why.
Reason 1) Being motivated by someone you know - Matters. When a person is going through a difficult time, it is unlikely for them to seek out a famous motivational speaker and be inspired. It is definitely possible but many times that action of seeking help does not come proactively because its already challenging to deal with the problem. When I was in high school- the academic pressures were getting to me. At that point it was my dad who became the motivational speaker in my life. He introduced me to meditation and concepts of Emotional Intelligence. We all goes through ups and downs in our lives and during the moments I have been feeling low- I think with gratitude to those who motivated me. During the time that my mother was battling an illness that even took her life away, it was my family, relatives and friends who gave me the encouragement I needed. Being motivated by those around you REALLY matters.
Reason 2) Problems are on the Rise: Just as inspiration is everywhere, problems are everywhere too. At different times in history, different problems have been on the forefront. In the past it may have wars and the struggles to have the basic necessities of life like food, clothing and shelter. But in today's world factors like self-esteem, self-worth and mental health have become the primary necessities. The pressures from social media. Easy access to various forms of addiction. Everyone including small kids face increasing levels of stress. As a society, we have increasing levels of stress and mental health challenges. So the second reason we should motivate each other -is because today's problems are different than problems in the past and to counter the problems around we need strong forces of motivation. This is the need of the hour. It is the solution for today's challenges.
Reason 3) A small word could make a huge difference to someone else. During my early days of writing when I wasn't really sure if this was right path for me, I once took a long break from blogging. A friend of mine, got angry at me and said - how can you stop writing -there could be people who are waiting to read what you write. That really meant something to me. Even a small word of appreciation may make a big difference to someone else. It may increase their determination to achieve a goal. I remember each kid who sent out a note, appreciating my writing. There will be people who will either ignore those who are trying to do something new or even be pessimistic about it. This lack of support may cause a sense of self doubt in the person trying to achieve a goal. That is when your word of encouragement can make a huge difference to them.
Reason 4) When you motivate others, you strengthen yourself. When we motivate others, we reinforce those messages back to our own lives. Inspiration is something that we all need. If we are dealing with difficult times, personal grief, and health issues we need it even more. Everyone knows positive quotes and stories. The question really is how much of our lives are dictated by those positive quotes. When we share those positive thoughts and messages with others, the biggest audience is your own subconscious mind. So when you motivate others, what you are really doing is motivating yourself. Isn't it amazing that a selfless act can have such a great reward.
(1) Being motivated by someone you know matters to them. It means much more than a random message of motivation they may read on social media.
(2) The big problems of today like self-doubt and mental health need a solution like motivation.
(3) A small word of motivation could make a huge difference.
(4) When you motivate others, you reinforce that message to strengthen yourself.
