That which does not kill us makes us stronger. A good way to be continuously self-motivated is to implement something like these 8 steps from Ian McKenzie. Keep a positive attitude: There’s is nothing more powerful for self-motivation than the right attitude. You can’t choose or control your circumstance, but can choose your attitude towards your circumstances. How I see this working is while you’re developing these mental steps, and utilizing them regularly, self-motivation will come naturally when you need it. The key, for me, is hitting the final step to Share With Others. It can be somewhat addictive and self-motivating when you help others who are having trouble. 8 Steps To Continuous Self-Motivation