Tips sheet: Self motivation

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MOTIVATION, ENERGY DRIVE AND FEELING POSITIVE ARE KEY FOR ALL OF US …

Let's be honest, sometimes the job gets us down. We often get over such times by thinking of the vacations we have arranged or the evening out at the coming weekend. The trouble with de-motivation is that it can make our days unhappy and unproductive.

Here are some thoughts for keeping our self motivation towards the top end:

We generally lose motivation if we sense we are losing control. Re-arrange the work day a little to get some control back.

Make a list of things which have been hanging around for ages but in fact you are not going to do. It feels great to throw that list away and get on with other things.

Plan mini-rewards when certain aspects of the job get done. Maybe a chocolate bar, or a browse through some holiday websites for a few minutes.

Get time to think. Book a meeting for yourself with no-one else there and just disappear for 30 minutes to do some thinking.

Look for friendships at work and get as much laughter in as you can.

Surprise someone else with a thank you, a gift, a recommended web site for them to look at etc. When you motivate someone else it generally lifts our spirits too.

Always think long term. Regularly think about what you want in 5, 10 years time and how you are going to get there.

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