Sitting at your desk, you stare blankly at the stacks of work sitting there, almost taunting you. Where do you even start? It just seems like no matter what you do, the piles don't get any smaller. Sighing you realize that you need to get to the bottom of this and get your work caught up. It is time to figure out a game plan. Groaning, you think it might be easier to just walk out the door and find a new job. But really, what would that prove? You need to dig deep and find a solution; after all, you know how good it will feel as you finish up that last piece of work.
There are times when staying motivated seems impossible. Everyone has had that feeling. Sometimes you just want to throw your hands up and walk away. However, if you take that approach once, the second time it is easier, and the third time even easier than the second. Where does it stop? Here are a few tips to keep things manageable, keeping you motivated.
Looking at the blank page you start to think. You know that you are behind about 2 months of work. Not every aspect of the job, but bits and pieces of each day for about the last 60 days. The first thing you write down on the paper is that you need to catch up on all those little odds and ends. The end of the quarter is 3 months away. You know that you have to be caught up by then, so it's best to set up a plan now. So that is your long term goal.
Now it is time to set some short term goals. The benefit of having short term goals is it allows you to celebrate minor successes along the way. Everyone knows how great it feels when you accomplish something, so give yourself that pat on the back. So set the goal that every day, you will spend an extra half an hour working on the backlog. Celebrate when you finish the backlog for each week.
Set up a calendar or list of the backlogged work you have to get caught up on. As you complete each task or day of work, cross it off. It is amazing how therapeutic it can be to cross something off your list, or to black out a square on your calendar. It lets you visually see the progress you are making, which keeps you going. You realize that the mountain you started with is slowly decreasing. A physical representation of the progress can be a motivator.
Don't let even one short term goal go by without celebrating your success. Even if those around you don't understand, take your moment. Small celebrations don't have to be expensive or even time consuming. It can be as simple as taking an extra five minute break or maybe bring a little treat home for after supper. Make a plan to celebrate the completion of your long term goal. Involve your friends and family. Maybe you will all go out to dinner to celebrate. Maybe there is a new outfit you have been dying to get. Reward yourself when you reach your goal.
Find out what it is that motivates you, other than money. Is it your family, friends, maybe your pet, or that dream vacation? Keep a reminder close by that you can look at. When you find yourself drifting, use it to refocus. If you are mentally tired, walk away for a minute. Shake your head. Stretching is a great way to rejuvenate yourself if you find you are feeling tired or tense. - 16890
There are times when staying motivated seems impossible. Everyone has had that feeling. Sometimes you just want to throw your hands up and walk away. However, if you take that approach once, the second time it is easier, and the third time even easier than the second. Where does it stop? Here are a few tips to keep things manageable, keeping you motivated.
Looking at the blank page you start to think. You know that you are behind about 2 months of work. Not every aspect of the job, but bits and pieces of each day for about the last 60 days. The first thing you write down on the paper is that you need to catch up on all those little odds and ends. The end of the quarter is 3 months away. You know that you have to be caught up by then, so it's best to set up a plan now. So that is your long term goal.
Now it is time to set some short term goals. The benefit of having short term goals is it allows you to celebrate minor successes along the way. Everyone knows how great it feels when you accomplish something, so give yourself that pat on the back. So set the goal that every day, you will spend an extra half an hour working on the backlog. Celebrate when you finish the backlog for each week.
Set up a calendar or list of the backlogged work you have to get caught up on. As you complete each task or day of work, cross it off. It is amazing how therapeutic it can be to cross something off your list, or to black out a square on your calendar. It lets you visually see the progress you are making, which keeps you going. You realize that the mountain you started with is slowly decreasing. A physical representation of the progress can be a motivator.
Don't let even one short term goal go by without celebrating your success. Even if those around you don't understand, take your moment. Small celebrations don't have to be expensive or even time consuming. It can be as simple as taking an extra five minute break or maybe bring a little treat home for after supper. Make a plan to celebrate the completion of your long term goal. Involve your friends and family. Maybe you will all go out to dinner to celebrate. Maybe there is a new outfit you have been dying to get. Reward yourself when you reach your goal.
Find out what it is that motivates you, other than money. Is it your family, friends, maybe your pet, or that dream vacation? Keep a reminder close by that you can look at. When you find yourself drifting, use it to refocus. If you are mentally tired, walk away for a minute. Shake your head. Stretching is a great way to rejuvenate yourself if you find you are feeling tired or tense. - 16890
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