What motivates you

What motivates you? For me, having a goal or a date to work towards is a great way to stay motivated. I have a bikini competition coming up in less than 6 weeks, and two photo shoots, that are definetely keeping me motivated! I am working extra hard to look my best. Seeing progress is my biggest motivator. Many other things motivate me as well, such as: seeing fit women I admire, watching youtube videos of my favorite athletes, and looking through and reading fitness articles/magazines.
Motivation is literally the desire to do things. It's the difference between waking up before dawn to pound the pavement or hitting the weights and lazing around the house all day. It is the crucial element in setting and attaining goals--and research shows you can influence your own levels of motivation and self-control. So figure out what you want, power through the pain period, and start being who you want to be. If you want to make things happen the ability to motivate yourself and others is a crucial skill. At work, home, and everywhere in between, people use motivation to get results.
Motivation requires a delicate balance of communication, structure, and incentives. I always tell myself that if I don't get my act together, will I ever get what I want? I always like to make short and long term goals. Like I said before, I feel most motivated and productive right before a big deadline. I always try to focus and concentrate on the outcomes. I find I am happier when I am progressing towards a goal. I love getting the opportunity to face new and difficult challenges. I always try to be creative and try new things. Each time I advance, I like to raise the bar a little higher. Most of all, I like to make it fun and mix it up! All of these things, along with hard work and seeing results increase my motivation.