#18 Motivation

Welcome to the You and You Podcast with Sanjiv Sangha! In this empowering episode, Sanjiv dives deep into the concept of motivation, exploring its profound impact on our lives and how to harness it for personal growth. Whether you're pursuing a big dream, navigating challenges, or simply trying to stay on track, this episode is your ultimate guide to staying motivated.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• What is Motivation? Learn about the core definition and psychology behind motivation, including the distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
• Sanjiv’s Personal Journey with Motivation Hear Sanjiv’s candid story about struggling with motivation during a school presentation and how she rediscovered its significance in her career as an architect. From overcoming failures to achieving milestones, her journey is packed with lessons you can apply to your life.
• Practical Motivation Strategies Discover actionable tips to build and sustain motivation, including setting SMART (or upgraded SMART) goals, creating routines, and fostering accountability. Sanjiv also shares insights on building a growth mindset and using positivity to overcome challenges.
• The Role of Rest and Reflection Learn how to integrate downtime and mindfulness into your routine to prevent burnout and maintain balance, including a thoughtful acronym for taking slow days: Soothe, Linger, Own, Weave.
• Reframing Challenges with Mindset Shifts Explore how shifting your perspective from “I have to” to “I get to” can ignite motivational energy and keep you moving forward.

Key Takeaways:

• Break down large goals into achievable milestones.
• Use personal and external accountability to stay on track.
• Adopt a growth mindset to learn from criticism and failures.
• Cultivate positivity and surround yourself with supportive influences.
• Remember: Motivation isn’t just about the destination—it’s about embracing the process and growing through the journey.

Engage with Us:

What’s your motivation? How do you overcome obstacles and keep pushing forward? Sanjiv would love to hear from you! Send your stories, questions, or reflections to @SanjivSangha on Instagram .

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