How do we motivate ourselves every day?
What is it that makes you get up in the morning?
Is it a goal? Or is it that thing inside you that hangs around in your gut, more commonly known as a “gut feeling” (seriously what is that?)
Whatever it is, it gets you going, but what happens when that feeling disappears?
Motivation is a fascinating concept and while we all could do with a little bit more at times, how do we stop it from leaving.
Here are 5 ways you can stay motivated at work.
1. #Goals
Now we have all heard this before, the idea of setting SMART Goals but how many of us actually do it. Chances are you probably think all your goals are smart. The truth is setting goals is about honesty, and being true to yourself. Don’t just write excellent ideas on a piece of paper that ends up missing shortly after you wrote it. Instead, be honest with yourself about what you can achieve that way you have already completed goal number 1, (being upfront with yourself), go on, give yourself a head start you deserve it.
2. Just Ask!
Sometimes we all need a little advice, or a bit of help every now and again. Asking for guidance can give you new ideas. Hearing another perspective may enlighten you and create a spark, giving you the motivation you have been searching for, sometimes you just have to ask.
3. Commit
Starting something is the first step, but commitment is the key to motivation. Lack of consistency will not provide you with the result you want. You may be sat at your desk right now wanting to give up, stop and think about committing to being the best at what you do. Focus on your lane, and what it is you do well, you were hired to do a fantastic job just make the commitment to it.
4. Get your mind right
Leave the things you can’t control alone. Put them in a box and keep the lid on it. You do not have space or time in your life to worry about things that have not occurred and may not ever occur. Relax and focus on the moment.
5. Discover Your Motivation
There are two types of motivation, Intrinsic and Extrinsic, some of us are motivated by internal things like a personal dream or goal, while others are driven by external factors like Money and Holidays. Knowing how you are motivated will determine how you work and how to stay on track at work. Perhaps you need an incentive to keep you going. Discover what it is to fulfil your ultimate motivation level.
Connect with our business psychologist here at Alumni Digital. We are always happy to help you meet your business goals.
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