Wait While You Do Something to Post It Publicly for Better Motivation
Talking publicly about your goals can be a good way to motivate yourself to do better. However, you can wait until you take the first step before making an announcement to actually take advantage of the effect.
As Business Blog Inc. notes, it is very exciting to post your goals on sites like Facebook. You get tons of likes and supportive comments that make you feel good about getting started. However, this may not be enough to get you moving. Having waited until you take the first step, you will not only receive responsibility, but you also have something to be proud of:
Finally ran a marathon? Excited about your new diet? Cracked at the seams due to your new project? Okay. Keep it.
Announcing your intention to accomplish these feats will backfire. Resist the urge to reap the flurry of Facebook likes and comments. The positive feedback you receive from your network will trick your brain into thinking you have already achieved your goal, sabotaging your once motivated brain to perform the indicated feat.
It is good to be in a rush for everyone to show their support. Perhaps too cute. If you feel fulfilled even before you actually do something, you may not have a reason to do so. Instead of rushing to social media to tell everyone what you are about to do, do something first and then report your first success.