Motivation is crucial to achieve your goals, and it is also something you can achieve by yourself if you know how.

The following are 7 tips to attain unstoppable self-motivation:

1. Keep the right focus

Focus on what you want instead of on what you don't want. It is easy to get unmotivated by challenges and situations that come up when you are working towards your goals, however, you don't have to let those situations stop you. You keep moving forward when you focus on what you want to achieve. Do not give importance to the problems that arise on the way, just move through them and get rid of them. Everything will pass if you can clearly visualize your dream.

2. Read success stories

Reading about how others have made it big after facing the same or similar challenges as you, will give you strength and inspiration to advance amid any negativity and problems. Read as much as you can about personal development, you will learn many valuable skills and new ways to approach situations.

3. Look for support

Get a mentor or a friend who is an inspiring influence for you. They can enhance your confidence and help you advance in an organized way. They will act as a rational spectator, giving you advice when you lose focus due to emotions. They will put your feet on the ground, and will provide unconditional support and valuable feedback.

4. Measure your progress

Write about the process daily, and track your successes and setbacks. This will give you a new perspective on things, you will be able to go back and read what happened in the past, what you learned, and what you did wrong. You will be able to see how much you have grown and in which ways.

5. Give yourself prizes

Go to the movies, go out to dinner, or buy yourself a treat; give yourself a prize every time you meet a small goal. Praise your courage and strength. This will direct your mind to success. It will become a habit, because behavior that gets a reward is repeated.

6. Learn something from every failure

Don't get upset at yourself for failing at something, but analyze what happened and amend your course towards your goal. See it like this: you can now advance knowing that a certain thing doesn't work; you are gaining experience. You can move on with more confidence because you know what you did wrong and can correct it, and you are certainly closer to achieving your goal.

7. Relax

Working towards your goals should be fun. Don't get stressed because you don't see results fast, enjoy the ride, because that's where experience, knowledge, and value reside. If you are moving forward, it means you are already succeeding, so relax and cherish every moment. You will do more if you think it is fun; acknowledge that you are growing every step of the way. Remember that, whatever happens, it is worth it, because you are becoming a much better, more experienced, and more mature individual. There is nothing more rewarding than making your dreams come true and living the life of your dreams, thus, get going and never look back!

John Hersey is a successful business owner, published author and motivational leadership speaker. John writes one of the most recognized leadership blogs in the business world: http://www.JohnHersey.com/blog