Mag Quest

  Image by  Claudio_Scott  from  Pixabay                  Nature has some very incredible protection mechanisms. To make a covert getaway, sea slugs spray out their own intestines. Birds ruffle their feathers, such as peacocks and turkeys. Small creatures, such as bugs and frogs, carry poisons and colors on their backs to frighten off predators—or to punish stubborn ones. When it comes to people, however, you may be employing certain protective mechanisms that you are unaware of. #1: Denial:            Sometimes an event or condition is so painful that we just tune it out and don't even realize it. When other people bring something to your attention, you may become conscious of your denial. #2: Repression           Similar to denial, repression involves concealing an idea or sensation deep inside, where it tends to manifest itself in different ways. For...

Image by  klimkin  from  Pixabay                  Remember in The Exorcist when the priest tries to drive the ghost out of the possessed child? Negative ideas require less work to eliminate, yet it can be a difficult battle. You cannot simply order them to leave; instead, you must devise a long-term strategy for pushing them away and keeping them out for good. #1: Admit you have a problem           It can be very impossible to perform self-reflection on this subject because we rarely pay attention to our own words or body language. Make a two-sided chart to assess your level of self-defeatist attitude and negativity. On one side, jot down all of your positive ideas for the day. On the other hand, write down all of your negative thoughts. You'd be surprised how much negativity the ordinary person harbors in their mind. #2: Exercise           Getting your body movin...

                Image by  Shahariar Lenin  from  Pixabay                    When it comes to decluttering your home, there is a simple solution: sell everything on eBay (a little oversimplified, but isn't it possible?). However, when it comes to clearing your mind, it is not really practical to dump your thoughts on eager internet buyers...or is it? Here are a few ideas to help you clear your thoughts. #1: Declutter your space           We are what we eat...and what we see. While people debate whether or not violent movies raise a generation of messed-up, angry children, let us err on the side of caution and clean the space around us. With fewer objects in our frame of vision, we have less rubbish to stew over and worry about, freeing up mental space. #2: Clear off your schedule           Another thing th...

                Image by  TréVoy Kelly  from  Pixabay                    You can spot a highly motivated individual a mile away. They appear unflappable in the face of adversity, with more vitality than a pink rabbit with a drum... But what are the characteristics that enable them to stay that way? 1. Goal           People who are highly driven can grasp and absorb the larger picture. They understand how their labor fits into the bigger picture and, as a result, do not begin to feel as though the little parts of the trip are unimportant. 2. Optimism           Motivated people acquire energy to go about their job towards the pleasant end they envisage when they have a positive picture of what may be in the future. 3. Self-Esteem            It's difficult to achieve anything wh...

                Image by  Comfreak  from  Pixabay                  Feeling like you can't get out of bed and climb uphill to your destination, or simply stroll at a leisurely pace down a level path? Here are seven factors that might be holding you back. 1. You don't have faith in yourself           You may be unmotivated to attain your objectives because deep down within (or perhaps not so deep down) you don't believe you can do it, or you don't believe you deserve it. Increasing your self-confidence is an important part of increasing your motivation. 2. You're feeling overburdened           Perhaps you just have too much on your plate right now and need to clean it. You may be delaying because you don't want to deal with the stress of going through your long and overwhelming to-do list. 3. You chewed off more than...

  Image by  Colin Behrens  from  Pixabay                  Motivation might appear to be an enigmatic entity—it appears to be there at times and not at others. Having said that, the majority of individuals are motivated to get out of bed every morning and live their lives. But what motivates them to act in the first place? Here are a few hypotheses on the force that propels us forward. 1. Instinct:            Although this theory has gone out of favor, the notion is that humans are hardwired to behave in specific ways owing to evolution. Animal migration is a great illustration of this idea in action. When it comes to individuals, however, this hypothesis may be unable to explain more complicated motives based on non-biological aims. 2. Incentive:            This concept promotes the idea that individuals undertake things in order to obtain a reward....

  Image by  Here and now, unfortunately, ends my journey on Pixabay  from  Pixabay                  So you've recently become motivated. Perhaps you heard an excellent speaker or received a stinging dose of candor from a friend or family member. However, initial motivation frequently fades... So here are a few ideas to keep it going. 1. Keep the pain points in mind           In sales jargon, pain points are issues that arise when the solution being sold is not implemented. Keep in mind all that could or will happen if you don't stick to your guns. For example, if you used to be inspired to go running three times a week, consider what will happen if you don't give your heart the workout it requires. 2. Do not play the game of leapfrog           Motivational feelings can sometimes be confused with the desire to find the next high. Instead of hopping from one ob...