Motivation is so easily drained from us. Sometimes you are motivated and pumped up, and other times you just don’t have it. The interesting thing about motivation is that if you want it, you can have it, because motivation begins in your mind.

The following is a powerful, but simple plan to regain your motivation. It is also a brilliant blue-print for creating your own mood.

Get up and Get Going – When you wake up get up quickly. Find purpose in the day. Do your best not to lie around in bed after the alarm clock wakes you.

Look at every day as a good day with new potential and infinite possibilities. Say out loud, “It’s a good day today!” This gets you in a positive frame of mind. Look forward to another day in the world.

Sing a song. That’s right. Sing in the shower or sing in the car. Whistle while you walk down the street. There is no depressed state of mind when you sing. The outcome of singing is positive mindset, so sing!

Give others compliments. Find something nice to say to different people you encounter each day. Do this at least three times a day. Enjoy the life you have. Live with a spirit of gratitude. This can only bring more goodness into your life.

Hear your own voice by reading aloud to yourself at least five minutes each day. Appreciate the way your voice sounds. Once your brain hears and accepts your voice it will give you a greater sense of security and self-esteem.

Once you set your mind to it, maintain a Positive Mental Attitude. Avoid negativity and gossip. Try to avoid negative people. It will help you if you focus more on the good in everyday life and pay less attention to the negative. We all have challenging experiences, but each one can be viewed as a learning opportunity. This keeps it from become part of your emotional baggage and helps you develop a more objective point of view.

Implement and practice these six simple steps daily, and you will improve your mood and find self-motivation, even during difficult or challenging times. Your goal is stress-free living, the path to a creative, positive, and stimulating life.