You may also face a time in life when every dream seems to be shattered, every ray of hope seems to be fading, and negative thoughts surround a person from all sides.

Many people give up and accept defeat in the face of negative situations, but courageous people get through these difficult times. Although you can't always control the situation, you can definitely turn the outcome in a positive direction through your reactions.

Famous American motivational speaker John C. Maxwell says:

"You succeed not by making challenges small, but by making yourself big."

If you want to turn bad times into good times at any point, then at such times you need "self-motivation." This is the only way that can help you succeed after going through difficult times. Behind every successful person in the world, there is a push and a motivation to do something, which makes even the impossible possible.

But the question is, how do you keep yourself motivated at a time when everything is against you? Experts offer the following useful advice in this regard.

Adopt an optimistic attitude

The Cheyenne say that a person gets what he expects. Expect that every coming day will be the best for you, and God willing, it will be so. Every morning, look at yourself in the mirror and say out loud that there is definitely something good in store for me today.

Let go of the uncontrollable

Some things are within a person's control, while some are not. Learn to differentiate between what is achieved and what is not achieved, and stop worrying about things, behaviors, or situations that are not under your control. Don't get so emotionally involved that this confusion paralyzes your performance. Things may not always be good or in your favor, but be satisfied that soon you will overcome bad situations and move quickly towards your success. Believe that only you can control both your actions and reactions.

Listen and read positively

A mind full of positive and inspiring information also keeps a person motivated. You need to remind yourself again and again that you are capable of success. Head to a bookstore or library today and find a book to read that will boost your motivation. 

Fiction books are great for understanding different personalities and giving us an opportunity to see life from a new perspective. Motivational books have proven to be instrumental in lighting the lamps of hope and courage in the lives of millions of desperate people.

Good company of people 

The company and conversation of negative people can also push you back from your goals. Keep looking for positive people and do not be a part of any negative conversation, but even if you ever become a part of such a negative conversation yourself, try to change the subject of the conversation to make it productive.

Spend time with successful and positive people. If you have to choose between a good destination or bad friends, choose a good destination. Good people will help you achieve your destination, while bad friends will hinder you.

Using positive words

Words have a magical effect; regardless of what is happening around you, speak loudly and clearly about the conditions you want to create. On the other hand, start writing about what is happening and what you want, and whenever you have time, take out this writing and start reading it. This advice will also help you keep motivated in bad situations.

Make mistakes, but learn from them

Everyone makes mistakes, but learning from them and moving forward is the real success. Analyze every mistake you have made in the past and try to figure out how you could have improved the situation. Also write down possible solutions and outcomes so that, God forbid, whenever you face such a problem in the future, you are mentally aware of the best ways to deal with it.

Make a plan

There is a famous saying, "If you fail to plan, you intend to fail." When you approach a project with a plan, you allow yourself to think through all your actions from start to finish. This process can lead to new ideas and increased productivity.

Make a written plan for your future and start taking action today. If you have a goal in life, then immediately write down your goals, plan for them, and start implementing them. Then external motivation and internal motivation will change.