Happy Friday Everyone!

I love a Friday as much as anyone else! And… I figure since this is our “Music and Motivation Station” on BOOM the Box, I’m gonna launch a pumped up blog series on Fridays. So please, tune in and read up!

Tonight for the #1 Fired Up Friday, I’m going to give you – Three Quick Ways to Get Fired Up (or get fired back up)! So here goes, Fired Up Friday #1

1. GET OFF YOUR BUTT! Yes, I mean physically get up. Move around. Motion creates emotion. So when or if you are moving, it’s really hard to hang onto a crummy attitude. If you are slow, or sluggish, the first thing you have to do is get moving (literally). How about go for a 15-minute walk? If it’s cold, bundle up, a brisk cool walk gets the blood flowing. Don’t take your phone and stare at it, just walk to walk. Take in the outside surroundings; look at the lights, breathe in fresh air. If you start by getting up, it will get you on the path to getting fired up!

2. Listen to music! Music stimulates emotions through specific brain circuits. We can easily see how music and the brain engage mood and emotion when someone smiles and starts to dance. In fact, do that too. Dance, dance with yourself and play music LOUD. Why? Because it’s fun.. and fun gets people fired up. * NOTE – don’t listen to sad or shitty music… because that probably won’t help you.

3. Connect with someone, in real life. Not online. Well, not entirely… and if you connect with someone, to begin with online, then figure out how to connect in person. I mean actually pick up a telephone and call someone. Go meet for a cup of coffee (coffee is a pick me up in itself… LOL!)  If you have to make the connection online because someone is hundreds or more miles away – video chat! The eyes are the windows to the soul, so when you can look someone in the eyes and connect, vice versa, they can connect with you. A real friend will tell you what you NEED to KNOW, not just what you want to hear. That’s refreshing!

So there you have it. What ways do you get yourself fired back up? How can someone else help to motivate you?

My hope for you is that you have a fired up and amazing weekend!

Thanks for taking the time to read! Share with a friend! #MUCHLOVE