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Self Motivation: What Motiviates You?
People are motivated by many things . . . the big question is, "What motivates you?"
Knowing what motivates you is important because you or others can use that motivating factor to persuade you to do something. Marketers and sales people use this knowledge. Parents use it with their kids. Spouses use this to get what they want from each other as well . . .
People are typically motivated by very core wants and needs-- at their core they include:
- Money
- Sex
- Pride
Now let's consider these core wants and needs . . .
If you are motivated by money, you will go above and beyond for yourself, your family, or your boss to increase your bank account and material possessions. From a self motivational standpoint, setting a number goal or an object to purchase as a reward is a big motivator.
Next, sex. Women have a real handle on this one-- and many use it. If you want nookie, clean the garage or some other chore. This may be more of a mutual motivating factor . . .
The last want or need is a big one that gets forgotten-- pride. Personal satisfaction and recognition can be a motivator. I personally use this one in my desire to complete DIY projects.
This is just a short introduction to this powerful concept . . . now ask yourself how you can use it to get motivated.
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DDFD believes that self reliance and self sufficiency are the roads to individual freedom. He is dedicated to living a quality life through frugality, personal growth and productivity, and defensive entrepreneurship. He also enjoys cooking from scratch and fishing.
The Will to Improve
I like and admire self improvement, but I understand that improvement is a test of will power. You have to want to change and get better.
The thing is people don't like change and they don't like working at change . . . unless, they have conquered or controlled their power of will.
The methods I use to will myself to change include:
- Enjoying the satisfaction and pride of success
- Getting feed up and demanding change of myself
- Visualizing the "end game"-- the resultant reward(s)
- Seeking multiple benefits by my actions
- Marshalling my competitive drive to advance and prove something to myself and others
These are some of the ways I "get moving", but rest assured that there are others that you can find use to your advantage.
Another little secret: the more you use your will power, the more it gets strengthened.
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DDFD believes that self reliance and self sufficiency are the roads to individual freedom. He is dedicated to living a quality life through frugality, personal growth and productivity, and defensive entrepreneurship. He also enjoys cooking from scratch and fishing.
How to Deal With a Shopaholic?
The best way to deal with a Shopaholic is not to get mixed up with one in the first place. However, if you do get involved with a Shopaholic there are some steps you can take to deal with them:
- Put them on a budget
- Have them help with making a budget
- Show them a spreadsheet charting spending versus saving
- Teach them smart and responsible spending
- Introduce them to frugal living techniques
- Segregate their finances from yours
- Leave them if all else fails
I was served divorce papers after I finally put my foot down and said the spending and debt needed to stop. Unfortunately, that is sometimes how it ends. In my case, it didn't really end-- my ex continues her spendthrift ways to this very day. The good news is I won't be on the hook for it when the party comes to an end . . .
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Teach Your Kids About Your Vehicles
Someday, your kids will be driving and they should know more about a vehicle than just how to turn it on and start driving.
What should your kids know? How to:
- Add wiper fluid
- Check the oil and add more if needed
- Mix and add anti-freeze
- Add power steering fluid
- Properly check and /or inflate a tire
- Find and use the tools and equipment in the car
- Change a tire
- Replace lightbulbs
- Change wiper blades
- Replace brake pads
- Read all gauges
- Identify "Normal" operation
- Handle emergencies
This list is a good starting point, but there is always more to learn . . .
At the very least, when they get on the road, they should know the basics.
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Teach Your Kids to Grocery Shop!
There is a way to do it right and self sufficient children need to learn how. Why? Because it will:
- Gives them the skills to save big money when they are on their own
- Takes some of the work off you
- Enlightens them as to the work you put into raising them
I would especially focus on:
- Unit pricing
- Loss leaders
- Freezer filler deals
- Avoid marketer gimmicks
- Comparative thinking
- When store brands or generic make sense
Good luck!
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Teach Your Kids to Cook!
Many of you may wonder why I am advocating teaching your kids to cook . . . because it is frugal and can improve the quality of your life and their's. Why? Because it:
- Provides them with skills to eat well and save money
- Gives you a break in the kitchen
- Leads to family building activities
Clearly, you will need to supervise them at first, but they should pick up the skills pretty quick.
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Inflation is Going Up . . . Again!
Inflation is really starting to show up in a big way. You notice inflation when the items you buy everyday start to cost just a little more than they did before. What can you do? Not much in the long-term, but in the short-term-- here are a few ideas:
- Buy non-perishable necessities in bulk now
- Stock up on sale items
- Use cash leverage
- Pay ahead with cheap dollars now
- Ask for discounts EVERYWHERE and ALWAYS
What makes sense to buy now?
- Auto parts (especially non-specific supplies)
- Fuel and batteries
- Tools
- Durable items
- Razor blades and toiletries
These are just a few ideas that come to mind-- there are dozens more you could add to this list. Look at what you use and supply yourself accordingly.
Unfortunately, you can stock up forever, so you are just delaying the inevitable and saving in the short-term.
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Did You Learn Your Lessons?
Did the recent economic tough times teach you anything? Will you retain what you learned? Here are some of the lessons:
- Save and invest
- Cut spending and expenses
- Pay cash
- Store supplies (Non-perishables)
- Be more frugal (careful) in your spending
- Have multiple streams of income
The worst thing you can do is slide back into the bad habits of old or of others. If you do, you will feel the same pain or worse than you did last time.
This is your chance to reset-- use it!
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Have You Learned Anything New Lately?
If you haven't learned anything new lately . . . you are not growing and bettering yourself.
Personally, I love to expand my knowledge base and skill set. It makes me smarter, stronger, and more capable . . .
I read, study, research, and try new things all the time because it makes me feel good and makes me more interesting.
Ask yourself-- What new doors would open up for you if you continued to grow and stretch?
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If You Need Help Ask . . .
I know asking for help seems to go against the spirit of being more self reliant (something we should all be striving for), but not really.
Part of becoming more self reliant is learning. Personally, I do quite a bit of self learning through research and trial and error, but sometimes I ask for help. I ask for:
- Opinions
- Other approaches
- Demonstrations
- Instruction
Why? Because I want to smooth out my learning curve. Others can help us grasp "it" quicker and avoid wasted time and money and mistakes. They have been there and should know the pitfalls.
Additionally, I like seeing how other people think and do things-- I can sometimes learn from that observation.
Finally, you may be in a position to help them with something-- that builds relationships and friendships that can be important to both of you in the future.
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