zenhabits: Top 20 Motivation Hacks

I recently began following zenhabits, a blog with fantastic posts about motivation, productivity, achieving your goals and more.

The post Top 20 Motivation Hacks - An Overview presents a great deal of value in helping you keep on track to reaching your goals. And for that reason I would like to list the Top 20 and encourage you to click the link to visit the actual post.

20. Chart your progress.
19. Hold yourself back.
18. Join an online (or off-line) group to help keep you focused and motivated.
17. Post a picture of your goal someplace visible - near your desk or on your refrigerator, for example.
16. Get a workout or goal buddy.
15. Just get started.
14. Make it a pleasure.
13. Give it time, be patient.
12. Break it into smaller, mini goals.
11. Reward yourself. Often.
10. Find inspiration, on a daily basis.
9. Get a coach or take a class.
8. Have powerful reasons. Write them down.
7. Become aware of your urges to quit, and be prepared for them.
6. Make it a rule to never skip two days in a row.
5. Visualize your goal, clearly on a daily basis, for at least 5-10 minutes.
4. Keep a daily journal of your goal.
3. Create a friendly, mutually-supportive competition.
2. Make a big public commitment. Be fully committed.
1. Always think positive. Squash all negative thoughts.