Ways to Stay Productive & Motivated at Work
Staying motivated can be a difficult task. Little distractions surround us, and it makes it more complicated to focus on things one at a time. It can be easy to fall into laziness and complacency, but don’t worry, we have your back! Here are a few ways you can tackle your goals for the day and prevent yourself from being anything but lazy.
Positivity is Key
Be your own cheerleader. Speak to yourself like you’re talking to your best friend. Reduce the negative self-talk and give yourself some grace when things don’t work out the way you planned. Plans don’t always work out and that’s ok. Engaging in positive self-talk can lead to the attraction of beneficial outcomes. Have a “glass is half full” kind of mentality!
Start a Checklist
Writing down your tasks for the day or the week is one method of keeping yourself on track. There is a satisfying feeling you have when writing a check mark next to something under your To-Do List—the feeling of pure accomplishment. By planning out what you want to do for the day, you are more likely to be driven and determined enough to get your tasks done before the sun sets.
Spruce up your Professional Profile
Time to dust off that resume and update it to reflect the amazing work you’ve done most recently. Remembering all the hurdles you’ve overcome and achievements you’ve accomplished can be very motivating for setting future goals. Go into your LinkedIn profile and update your key achievements as well. Reach out to connections for recommendations and recognize those connections who are posting about their successes.
Stop Comparing Yourself
Often the way others portray themselves on social media is not reality. Take a break from doom scrolling and focus your attention on something else. Don’t be so hard on yourself. We all have our own strengths and weaknesses. It is important to recognize that individual strengths may vary significantly from one person to another.
Stay Active
Get yourself engaged in a steady fitness routine. It comes to no surprise how much working out is healthy for us, so why not do it during your free time? Your fitness routine does not necessarily need to be extreme. A simple walk around your neighborhood could even help.
Mindfulness/Meditate
Find your inner peace and re-energize yourself through meditation. In a world full of noise and stress, meditation is key to finding your inner peace and mindfulness. Effective meditation requires the capacity for sustained silence and stillness. Therefore, it is essential to prepare in order to engage in this practice correctly. To make your concentration easier, find a quiet area in your home where you can focus. After you finish meditating, you will gain a fresh mindset and can begin your day.
Realizing that you want to improve your motivation and productivity on a daily level is a good start; following the steps that come after that requires a lot of dedication and we know you have that in you. Explore strategies that align with your needs, and we hope that this discussion inspires you to consider implementing some of these ideas.