SIX THINGS TO MOTIVATE YOU TO WORK

There are times when you just find yourself completely dysfunctional. You don’t want to do anything. You just want to spend the day off. Especially when you are a work-from-home mom, the temptation to lie down in bed the whole day is inviting. However, you know you can’t just do that. So, you decide to pull yourself up and try your best to do something.

What can you do to function well and be productive? Take note that being at work doesn’t necessarily mean getting yourself productive. Our goal here is to find ways to stay fruitful and be motivated to have the tasks delivered. These are six things you need to start ASAP:

1.       Look at the glass half full and not half empty.

Be optimistic. A task is difficult only if we allow our mind to think that way. Start seeing things in a lighter way. Be a positive thinker. Do not entertain negative thoughts because it will only ruin your day. Pessimism only causes delay.

2.       Work smart.

A day is only twenty-four hours and you can only do as much. While doing your job, just try to enjoy it. Take each task one at a time. You’d be amazed to know that you’ve accomplished so many things already in just a few hours. Start with the ‘must do’ especially when you are running a dead line. You can also do the easier tasks first and then, the difficult ones. Stop caring about the things that don’t matter. Stay focus on what needs to be done.

3.       Celebrate wins.

Reward yourself when a task is done. Work is laborious especially when there’s no recompense in sight. The prize doesn’t have to be grandiose, a mani-pedi sesh will do.

4.       Have a break and do something not work-related.

Do not allow yourself to feel the effects of burn-out. If you do the same things over and over again, there’s really a tendency to get physically and emotionally exhausted. How to combat it? Take a break from work. Do things that are not related to work like playing with your kids. You can also watch TV, scroll your social media feeds, and have coffee. I also know someone who bakes when she wants to shove away stress from work. Exercise is also good to relieve stress, plus you get a fit body as a bonus.

5.       Have a quiet time.

Meditation is helpful especially when you find yourself disheartened. You can have a quiet time for ten minutes a day, preferably in the morning. This way, you can start your day right. Any time of the day will do, either. If you are a Christian, a morning devotion can work wonders. Count your blessings and be grateful.

6.       Call a friend.

Need some push to get started at work? Call that friend you know could give some sensible advice. Sometimes we just need someone to talk to, to laugh with. Someone who will not judge us if we complain about life. Someone who’d understand.