5 Sites that will Help You Stay Motivated

February 18, 2008

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Staying motivated is essential if you want to lose weight… it’s those days where you feel like you’re getting nowhere and want to give up where having sound motivation techniques and support will get you through and power on towards your next goal.

Here are five of my favourite websites that help pick you up and motivate you for success:

1. Zen Habits

Zen Habits covers everything you would want to know about achieving goals, simplifying your life and creating good habits. The Zen Habits blog has a very large following and it’s easy to see why, from it’s calming design to great content, this is one site you don’t want to miss.

2. Stephen R. Covey’s blog

Dr. Covey is the author of the acclaimed book, the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People… one of the real experts as far as motivation and goal setting is concerned.

3. But They Did Not Give Up

This is actually a single article rather than a whole website, but the inspirational messages here are nothing short of amazing… if you ever feel like giving up on something, you’ve got to read this first, here’s an example of what’s on offer:

Winston Churchill: failed sixth grade. He was subsequently defeated in every election for public office until he became Prime Minister at the age of 62. He later wrote, “Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never - in nothing, great or small, large or petty - never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never, Never, Never, Never give up.” (his capitals, mind you)

4. Lifehack

Another motivational blog that focuses on productivity, getting things done and lifehacks.

5. Goal Setting College

The Goal Setting College is a website that focuses on Goal Setting and Motivation, they have an extensive range of articles on the subjects and is an easy place to spend a day or two reading through their great advice.

There you go, I hope you find them as useful as I have, I guarantee you’ll find some great stuff in there.

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February 18, 2008 | Filed Under Motivation 

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2 Responses to “5 Sites that will Help You Stay Motivated”

  1. Jim on February 18th, 2008 10:49 pm

    Thanks for this - I’ve already found some useful stuff.

    I’d just like to make the point (originally articulated by someone else) that one should beware of allowing focus on the goal to eliminate awareness fo ‘interesting diversions’. And I guess they can be gastronomic diversions!

    Rgards

    Jim

  2. S Grace Russell on February 19th, 2008 3:50 pm

    Hello Martin. I very much admire your honesty, and the courage it must take to document your weight loss journey online. It is heartening to see you get off to a healthy start.

    After yo-yo dieting all of my adult life, I lost 100 pounds (45kg) in 2002, and I’ve maintained a healthy weight since then. If interest, my before/after pics are at http://www.SlenderFaces.com/ about-us.html

    Among other things, I try to help people who want to lose a significant amount of weight. One of the things I recognized from my own journey is that the hardest part can be getting (and staying) motivated. So, I’ve initiated a service where those who need motivation can get ’slenderized’ face photos. The enhanced images can be placed anywhere, from the fridge door to a website.

    SlenderFaces.com is a new service, just getting started. I appreciate the opportunity to mention it in your forum. I wish you much success in future races with your son. : ) - S Grace Russell

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