Any new project, endeavor, new initiative comes with a beginning. You are going to have to work at this new start, and it usually will take time. Do not let it stop you! There are reasons why you are insisting to try and grow as a person. Keeping your seed motivator crisp in your mind, will be important during the times that you are struggling or finding it difficult to continue.
Record your initial reasons
You are motivated at the beginning, and anxious to start your new life. You have a great new project you want to begin, and you have a great reason. Maybe you found a single fact that really motivated you to act. You followed this with finding, it seems by luck, a plan that will help you move this process into action. This is not luck, you are simply more aware of your new mindset, and it is ready to be acted upon. Do not lose that reason that motivated you to start. WRITE IT DOWN! You will need this information during your challenging times. It will be a empowerment for you, and during those emotional down days, you will need that fire that started you out. Keep it safe, and always remember why you are doing this in the first place.
Keep your thoughts positive
Motivation only occurs when you are receptive to change, and that often will occur with a great outlook on life. If you are seeing the glass half empty, do the opposite and try seeing it half full! As annoying as this sounds, you need to pursue the positive outlook in life. It will lead you further than your negative cousin.
Reward yourself appropriately
If you are starting a diet regime, you can not reward yourself with weight loss successes with a sugary treat. This is not the reward path you deserve. Instead, reward yourself with a new clothing, a great new haircut, or even enroll in a class to empower your new lifestyle even further. There is nothing you can not do, just be sure to surprise yourself with great new ways to reward all your hard work, in new and innovative ways.