Set an Objective and Know WHY you're doing it

What do you want to achieve today? Tonight? Why am I going to work? Why is it so important I achieve this goal?

If you know the WHY behind the goal then it makes sense, keeps you focussed and gives you motivation.

Set an objective for the day - it doesn't have to be a huge goal, just something to aim for an keep you focused, like “I read chapter 2 and 3 of this book” or “I spend quality time with so-and-so.”

Becoming ‘outcome focussed' helps immensely to keep you going through a time or task that is not particularly fun or pleasant or easy (the gym?!) because you can focus on the outcome and rewards that come later (being fit, toned and sexy!).