Yes, you have one. Everyone has a hot button, but the key is uncoveringwhat it is and when to hit it!
Needs Versus Wants
The key component to the hot button is identifying the 'want' that will elicit an emotional response, primarily in terms of taking and maintaining action. When finding your hot button its important to for you to know that there is a difference between needs versus wants, as you may confuse the two, making the hot button less effective.
Examples of Needs:
I need to lose 20 pounds
I need to lower my blood pressure
I need to strength train a couple times per week
Examples of Wants:
I need to lose 20 pounds because I want to look good at my high school reunion
I need to lower my blood pressure because I don't want to be on medication
I need to strength train because I want to tone up my butt is sagging as I age
The 'want' is the answer to the question 'Why?' See the difference between the two?
The want makes you spring into action because its something you can visualize and feeling. Losing 20 lbs. doesn't get you motivated, but thinking about how you will look and feel in front of old friends and flames at your reunion will!
When To Hit The Hot Button
Anytime you need a boost of motivation, persuasion, or inspiration. Feel like eating that second cookie, think about the up coming reunion. Don't feel like running another mile, remember the dress you are going to wear to the reunion. Can't do another squat, then you can't even think about impressing your high school crush.
- makes you take action
- keeps you motivated
- helps you to push yourself
- leads to increased effort and sacrifice
- is connected to a personal 'want'
Yes, you have one. Everyone has a hot button, but the key is uncoveringwhat it is and when to hit it!