Monday, March 14, 2016

Find Your Motivation

It's that time of year when it is super easy to slack off. Don't get lost in the lack of motivation! Below are a few strategies to help you combat the lack of motivation!

Just 5 Minutes: 5 minutes of apathy is usually enough time to break through your apathy. Get through the first 5 minutes and find yourself making process!


Use Your Body to Trick Your Brain: Stop slouching, start moving, and laugh!


Chase the Flow: Don't put off a challenging task. Simply get started and you'll find yourself in a flow of productivity.


Plan Tomorrow Tonight: Create a to-do list the night before to start your morning off strong!


Get the Right Tools: Some tools can overwhelm you and make work harder. Find tools you enjoy using in order to prevent procrastination.


Use Inspiring Quotes: Cheesy motivational posters exist for a reason. Hang some up in your work space!


Rock Out: Playing music can eliminate distractions and put you in a good mood. That increases your productivity!


Don't Be a Perfectionist: Impossible standards guarantee stress and procrastination.


Remind Yourself of Your Goals: Once you have your goals in mind, post them somewhere that you will see them every day. Looking at them will inspire you to work hard.


Turn to TED Talks: Watch a TED Talk to help understand yourself. Learn why we are prone to procrastination.


Help others: Teaching others helps you practice the material and find out how much you actually know. It also helps you gain confidence.


Don't Force It: Motivation only lasts so long. When you start to feel tired, don't fight it. Go get something to eat, take a nap, or just relax. Allow your body to refuel.


Rethink Your Process: Motivation isn't always the problem. Maybe you dislike a particular way of doing something-try to do it a different way!


Picture Yourself Succeeding: Doing this give your brain a rush of dopamine. Dopamine is directly related to motivation.


Get a Pep Talk: Watch a Kid President video or talk to someone close to you. Pep talks can be very encouraging to get you pumped to be productive.
 
Celebrate Your Achievements: At the end of each day, review your accomplishments. It's easy to get overwhelmed, and doing this will help you see how far you have come.


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