Identifying the deeper "why" can help with motivation, but it doesn't always work. Sometimes a goal can seem so insurmountable, I end up losing the drive before I begin. Instead of becoming your own self-fulfilling prophecy and setting yourself up for failure, take a step back and search for inspiration.
Find other people who set goals similar to yours and have achieved them. Watch TED Talks, devour articles, and scour YouTube — all in hopes of finding a little perspective. It's incredibly motivating to see yourself reflected in someone else, someone who you find inspiring. Learning about their personal struggles and successes provides that sense of validation we seek as human beings. We want to know we aren't alone — we want to have proof that reaching our goals is possible. There is nothing more motivating than experiencing that "aha" moment when you realize, "If they can do it, so can I!"
