Are you the ‘rising star’ or are you the ’snoozer’? Because there are two basic personality types where motivation works in two different directions and have far reaching implications for your mental health. On a physical level everyone is capable of both the ‘away from’ and ‘toward’ motivation types. Away from discomfort, stress, and pain - towards relaxation, comfort, and pleasure. These are very different ways to get motivated and both are useful in different situations.

But one or other style tends to dominate and make for a personality type. Which personality are you then?

The person who struggles to get up in the morning until they see a mental image of the boss yelling at them and threatening to fire them has an away from motivation style called the ’snoozer’ for short. This personality type decides the time to take a break is when they are uncomfortable. When choosing friends they are likely to pick friends who do not bother them, and they won’t make a career move until they can no longer stand their present position. They keep away from that which they don’t want!

The alternative ‘rising star’ personality can’t wait to get out of bed to start achieving their dreams. This kind of person will take breaks at a time that’s best for them. When they choose friends it will be people that stimulate them. They will proactively seek the career move that gives them opportunities for personal growth. So the rising star is more goal-directed and the snoozer is more directed toward identifying and solving problems.

In terms of a healthy mind, clearly the rising star is a preferable way to be. You can give your unconscious mind a big push towards rising stardom with a subliminal motivation CD or MP3 full of music and subsonic positive messages and affirmation. Subliminal messaging cds completely bypass your conscious mind but go straight into your subconscious mind. Any changes will not usually occur instantly, but these powerful messages will align your un-consciousness with your physical goals, and steadily improve your motivation and help you to become the rising star personality naturally.