6 Key Things That Will Motivate You To Do a Good Job
There’s never enough time to go for a run, call a friend you haven’t spoken to in six months, apply for a new job, finish a report, or send a card to your cousin who just got engaged.
The list seems never-ending. When you finish one task, you add two more.
You’re exhausted at work and in your personal life. Mismatched. How can you keep working hard?
No matter how many times you listen to “Lose Yourself,” the lack of motivation will persist. It’s easy to send in your work. You start at 9 and depart at 5.
You’re determined. Not you. What can be done? How can you stay motivated?
You decide to take severe action. Usually, the opposite is true. Small tweaks and habits get you back on track. Write. Walk and think. Begin small.
How can you avoid this? How do I stop thinking I’m doing my best? Simple methods can help you get unstuck and prioritize.
#1 — Planning is key
Write tomorrow’s plan before bed. So when you wake up, you’re not instantly stressed about all your tasks. You know there’s a game plan waiting for you at your desk.
Doing this the night before decreases stress and establish an ordered path to productivity for the first key hours of the day, giving you the momentum to tackle the rest of your responsibilities.
#2 — You need to identify the trigger.
Create a daily prompt.
You occasionally ingest something that inspires you. Knowing what inspires you is crucial. It may be a book, movie, or TED talk. Many writers write to the same playlist.
Lin Manuel Miranda, known for his part in Hamilton, developed a playlist for writer’s blocks with Fiona Apple and ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic.
It’s his inspiration to get messy and creative. When he hears that tune, he works.
#3 — List everything you want this year.
Having a daily plan will keep you going and motivated, but you may also have long-term goals that are subconsciously holding you down.
Start by listing everything you intend to do in 6–12 months. Everybody! Write till empty.
Circle the three most critical goals on your 10- or 30-item list. In Awaken the Giant Within, Tony Robbins discusses this. Focus. Only focus on critical tasks.
#4 — Use Pomodoro
The Pomodoro Method, named after the Pomodoro kitchen timer tomato, is a manner of working that’s similar to the HIIT exercise.
25 on, 5 off. Since kindergarten, I’ve done this. Twenty minutes of serious study followed by a break is how I studied in high school and college.
Arbitrary deadline. I sometimes work 30 minutes, rest 10, or work 1 hour, rest 20. Try different things.
That much screen time is too much. Step back and gaze towards the horizon. It’s the mental reset you need to get going again.
#5 — Discipline and Routine are key to success.
James Clear states in Atomic Habits that Jerry Seinfeld makes jokes every day for two hours on a yellow legal pad.
He marks each writing session with a huge X to continue his daily streak. He’s inspired by his streak.
Brian Koppelman said What I Think About When I Think About Running is one of his favorite books about discipline. I agree.
The title misleads; it’s not about running. It’s about discipline and following a monotonous but effective approach.
#6 — Discover New Things
Unless you’ve been working in your profession for decades, there’s a good possibility you can improve your knowledge.
A book, a colleague’s demonstration, or an online course are all good options for learning new things.
It’s challenging to learn something new, but it’s an investment in your future self that pays dividends for a lifetime. In addition, you’ll learn more about what drives your desire to do quality work.
Source: https://www.lifehack.org
