The mind is the driving force behind every thought, inspiration and fear that can either propel us into the direction in which we would like to go or drown us in self loathing in the opposite direction. The mind that is fit is always ready to obey your every command and will solve any problem with ease. Just like the body functions at its peak when it is at its most fit level, so does the mind. With training the mind becomes and flexible to not only survive, but to thrive. Everyone should enjoy life to its fullest, without difficulties. By transforming, adapting and becoming more determined in our minds, the results are limitless and possibilities are endless.
Determination is vital, why?
Deep in the core of our human makeup is our will to do. This may seem like a simple function that takes place within us all such as when we feel the urge to relieve ourselves. It is this will or determination that initiates the action from your mind. Simple as that. You wanted to go to the bathroom and you picked yourself up and went to the bathroom.
So why don't you have the same will or determination to work out or get that new job or save your relationship. Old patterns of an unfit mind. The interesting thing is that your mind can never be too fit. The mind is your tool which you control for your perfect outcomes. The more your mind is in top fitness the better you are and the reality and results will prove it.
The thing that makes some people more determined than others are their minds. To me I like to break things down into the most simple terms. It's either 1 or 2, love or fear, yes or no. In the mind, at this instance, you can only feel 1 way. In another instance you may see things in a different perspective and associate a different feeling. This transformation can be instantaneous or could take a longer period of time. The point being that the mind is a flexible tool and we make it that way if we wish.
So your ready to be more determined? Start to take over your mind with these two simple techniques of the carrot and the stick.
The Carrot- (Reward) Something to strive after. This first important tool keeps the mind constantly moving forward towards the goal. Be it a great meal, an incredible body or a sunny vacation. This thought of the outcome needs to be permanently and entirely in your fit mind to keep the motivating focus present.
The Stick-(Punishment) Something to avoid. This second vital tool to assist your mind in accomplishing more is the concept of the stick. Any thought that is limiting, painful or disgusting to tell your mind "I definitely don't want that to happen so I better....' The stick is key when the carrot isn't working. So if your not getting motivated by the carrot, you need more stick!
After some testing of these concepts you might come to the same conclusion that I have which is this. Your mind and your determination go hand in hand. Your determination is how fit your mind is working. This evaluation of determination is an evaluation of our core life force at this moment.
So, you think you are determined?!
I don't think quite yet. To be determined is to be without a question. ( You never think about going to the toilet, you just go.) same with being focused and centered on doing something you want to do. The goal is to being fully motivated in whatever it is that you want. If you are not, then somewhere in your mind you need to break free from the old patterns that are keeping your life force from being super motivated. I enjoy using little tricks like redefining the carrot and the stick to customize thought patterns to help keep the ind fit.
O.K. I'm determined and it feels great, will it last?
Our minds are like our bodies, they work best when they are fit. To maintain fitness of the mind it takes work, just like building strength. The mind needs a special kind of workout. A moment by moment analysis to see if your determination is where you want it to be. If it is, then you are in the groove and you are getting busy doing, not just analyzing or thinking. If your checking in finds that you are less than fully motivated, then it is time to start thinking about your personal carrot and stick more. If this isn't doing the job, then you need more stick and less carrot or more carrot and less stick. Generally if its not motivating you it's not right or not enough. Get brutal, and then you will get motivated. It has to come from you. You do want this and you don't want that. Now get busy!
Is it easy?
Most people accept the basic motto of the easiest path is the path of least resistance. This path is for people who are not determined to go and put the effort in to get the result they really want. Having a fit mind is like a rubberband when it is stretched and tight. Compared to a mind that is like a loose rubberband with no tension. Completely different picture. The tight rubberband has expended energy to become different and more useful. The loose one is limp with no energy being used and seems weak and not ready to do anything. Be like a tight rubberband all the time with your level of determination of your mind, and never feel unmotivated again.