We would all love the ability to stay motivated at all times. However, motivation doesn’t come naturally for a lot of people, and for the genuinely motivated individuals, they, too, need a pick-me-up every so often.

Not everybody has the right support network that encourages him or her to thrive in his or her ideas. Fortunately, there are natural ways to keep us motivated despite our environment, and here are 4 simple ways to go about it:

1. Turn Negatives into Positives: Sounds easy enough? If you ever experience a setback, instead of feeling sad and down, think of it as an opportunity to do things differently the second time around. There’s always a silver lining; it’s up to you if you want to find it or not.
2. Be Reactive: No more waiting around, wondering “if” you should do something or not. Don’t dwell on your decisions; jump right in there. By putting yourself out there, you’ll notice many more opportunities to apply and advance yourself moving forward.
3. No More Complaining: Complaining does nothing but waste your time. Instead of talking about how annoyed or angered you are, use this fuel to brainstorm a new idea for improvement. Feel your emotions and channel your energy to do something about the problem instead of just talking about it.
4. Be Grateful: A grateful person is always a happy person. Instead of taking things for granted, be appreciative of the things that you do have and the people that support you. Taking a minute to stop and smell the roses will make you an entirely different person.

Ready to conquer your motivation problem? Follow these 4 steps to get there.