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Recently I wrote a blog titled “My Plain English Guide to Motivation” which outlined, as the title suggests a simplistic way of generating and importantly maintaining a permanent level of motivation in stroke survivors’ journeys. The reaction from the readers was very heartening and it was clear that the points I made had a degree of appeal and relevance.

However, on my urban safari this morning I contemplated about another aspect of this topic, e.g.- what do I do when I notice that the vigor that I started with was slowly starting to diminish, the daily rehab routine was beginning to become a drudge.

The flame of motivation is starting to flicker.

Do Not Give Up Help Is at Hand. The Motivational Cavalry is on its way.

In any activity, particularly stroke rehab, this feeling is quite common. Many of us have felt this loss of motivation, especially when climbing out of a warm bed on a winter morn to go for the mandatory walk.

So, My Fellow Time Travellers I have put together some tips that you might find useful to help you regain your motivation Mojo so you can carry on and reach your goal.

Review your goals.

You may need to break your overall goal down further into smaller and more achievable goals

Also have a look at the time frame you set yourself. Why not review your original goals and see if they are realistic in the timeframe that you have set.

Are they too big, or are they unrealistic? Please discuss your goal/timeframe with your stroke clinician if necessary- they are ‘another set of eyes’.

Focus on Your Past Successes.

Think about what worked for you before and how you can use those tools again.

Seek out a mentor[s]

A mentor is someone who has experienced or has been in a comparable situation to you. Through talking with them about your stroke experience they may be able to help you get back on the rehab bike.

Join a Stroke Support Group.

These are located across Australia. Here is the link to the Stroke Support Groups Website You will meet other stroke survivors who are very welcoming, helpful and able [and eager] to assist you

Mix with Positive People.

Surround yourself with positive people, positive friends and family who will also help to manage your motivation

Take motivation from others.

Gather inspiration by reading a book, talking to your mentor, friends or family who have had similar experiences to you and reached similar goals to the ones you have set.