Magic Motivation

Foreword

How to use this workbook

In preparation

Buy yourself a beautiful journal and pen. Alternatively, create a special folder on
your computer where you will do the journal work suggested.

The book is made up of five different elements:

 Information and theory. This is the part you’ll need to read.

 Journal work. This offers you an opportunity to learn and reflect (the

reflection part is an important part of the work).

 Quotes. These support the theory.

 Practice. Exercises for you to do that will consolidate your learning and help

bring about change (the action part of your work).

 Key ideas. These summaries are found at the end of each chapter and serve

as a quick reminder of what you have learnt in the chapter.

When you see these symbols...

...it’s time for Journal work.

Wherever you see this sign in the book, take five minutes for

yourself. Breathe yourself into a calm, self-reflective space. Square

breathing always works for me:

 Breathe in while counting to four.

 Hold your breath while counting to four.

 Breathe out while counting to four.

 Hold your breath while counting to four.

 Repeat four times

Then, do the exercise in your journal. You may want to write the

page number of the exercise in your journal for cross-referencing

purposes. Take your time and write honestly. If possible, write for a

minimum of 10 minutes. This is for your eyes only – the more honest

you are, the more you will learn and grow.