Sometimes we are faced with nose-to-nose situations where additional motivation is indispensable. For some people this happens more often, for others less often, but in both cases it requires willpower and character. The main thing is a positive attitude, to learn how to motivate yourself in any situation is not an easy task. Self-motivation is the ability to motivate oneself to do those things that do not cause interest, but they cannot be postponed in any way. Without such abilities, high-quality and fruitful work is impossible. You cannot go far on enthusiasm alone, so those who do not want to work will seek the cause, and those who want will have the opportunity.
What is productivity and where to look for it?
Productivity and performance - this is what should accompany our every day and the ability to maintain this state for a long period of time. Productivity is based on many factors, but to a greater extent depends on the initial mood from which the day began, as well as on the physical condition of a person. If you observe people who can boast of high performance, you will notice that all alone follow certain tips that help them. But what is useful for some may not work for others. What does it mean to be able to motivate yourself to work? First of all, it is the ability to replace negative emotions with positive ones. In the second - not to take problems and minor troubles to heart, in everything to seek benefits for themselves. And finally, the ability to solve problems right away, and not leave them “for later” and constantly cheat yourself, think about them. The ability to defeat laziness and force yourself to work is a real art.
In any incomprehensible situation - plan
Everyone should learn one common truth - people who have no goal do nothing in their life. And vice versa. Therefore, in order to work to the maximum, it is better to concentrate and surprise everyone with your productivity - set a specific goal for which to develop an action plan. Everything is simple here, if, of course, there is no goal, then we just waste energy, scattering our attention on everything. Sometimes it happens that the number of tasks per day goes beyond all possible and impossible boundaries, we start rushing one thing or another, to at least try to manage to do everything on time. Here the problem of the lack of a plan appears, which leads to a loss of concentration. Thoughts are scattered, we are nervous and, as a result, we cannot work calmly and clearly. Plan your work, free time, make a list of goals for the week, month, year. Here power is in sequence and control. When you clearly know that you are required to complete a specific task by a specific time, you have no choice but to take it and do it. You can organize yourself to work primarily through planning.
How to increase performance
Many successful people have implemented a number of tips in their lives that allow them to increase their performance and improve concentration.
- Remember to plan your day. It is advisable to do this in the evening, so that in the morning you can clearly understand where to start work. This list can be completely arbitrary. Someone writes his day by the clock, someone simply lists everything that needs to be done in a day. Include in your schedule everything, even lengthy phone conversations, which can be time-consuming. It is recommended to start the day with the most difficult tasks that cannot be postponed to another day, finish the list with those tasks that can wait so as not to be upset if everything does not work out in time. We are not robots.
- Each person is individual and the time of the highest productivity is different for all of us. The body itself makes a decision when to use energy to the maximum, and when to save it for better times. Analyze in which part of the day you are most productive, and determine the most difficult tasks for this period.
- It is advisable to plan tasks for the week ahead in order to clearly know when and on which days priority tasks are assigned, and on which you are freer than usual.
- Naturally, in the schedule for the day it is impossible to include those moments when you are distracted from business. Your task is not to forget where you left off, and immediately return to work. You can make notes for this.
- Use money as a means of motivation. High-quality work is a greater income, and this is a considerable incentive to work.
If you use all these tips, then proper planning will help increase efficiency and fulfill the maximum of what was planned. Accordingly, the goals will be achieved faster. To set yourself up for work, it is not superfluous to add the following rules to the habit.
An important rule of time management is to create a ritual
To work or not to work, that is the question. We will analyze one of the most interesting tips in time management. There is something magical in this rule, maybe that is why it is considered so popular. The bottom line is to come up with something for yourself, some kind of action that will work as a switch for you. It can be anything: a cup of your favorite coffee, mini-charging and so on. It is important that this action activates your energy, gives you strength for a new productive day. You can start the day with a motivational film. For instance:
- "Ghostly Beauty";
- "The man who changed everything";
- “Pay to another”;
- “1 + 1” (“The Untouchables”);
- "Always say yes";
- "Servant";
- “We are one team”;
- "Duel";
- "Never give up".
Create your own ritual that works like a toggle switch.
Cultivate
Starting the morning with exercise is always good, but that way you wake up only physically, it would be nice to relax after exercise. But only something useful needs to be done. For example, this may be one chapter from the book that you are reading now, the release of an educational program, you can read articles about productivity and immediately begin to put the tips into practice. Meditation will fit into such a pleasant start to the day, which will help you tune in to your work day. Remember that morning is an ideal opportunity to be inspired by new achievements, because a hard working day is ahead and there will be no more time for it.
Learn to visualize the result of work
Why are you working? What is your work motivation? Any activity entails a result; it cannot be otherwise. If you feel that you don’t feel like doing a specific job, try to realize its importance for future results. This can be done through visualization. As soon as you understand all the positive and negative aspects of your activity, you will understand how important this is for you in the future, a wave of motivation will simply fall upon you. The task in one is to use this sensation to the maximum.
Smart dream
What to do if too lazy to work? Our productivity is greatly affected by sleep. And you also need to sleep wisely, because it is important not quantity, but quality. The most valuable time for sleep is from 8 pm to 7 am. It is during these hours that the body relaxes and is saturated with energy, which will be useful in the new working day. And do not mix sleep and relaxation - these are not the same thing. High efficiency is achieved by compensating for what we usually lack. For example, if you have devoted enough time to physical activities, replace them with mental ones for a while to relax the body. This can be even the most ordinary crossword puzzle, it is important that a signal arrives in the brain that it is time to switch to another type of work. The same thing, if you devoted all day to mental stress, then a small charge will help you relax and put in place all the information received.
What if there is no time to sleep?
What if you do not want to work? Sleep is an ideal opportunity to set yourself up for a productive day, but what if you need to finish the job urgently and there is absolutely no time to sleep. In this case, attention should be paid to your workplace. Do not put bright trinkets, do not scatter papers and documentation, put all things in their place. These rules are important for maximum concentration, so as not to spray attention to unnecessary little things. Everything you need is at hand. Psychologists advise using the "Tomato" technique, the essence of which is intensive work for 20 minutes, after which you need to break off for 5 minutes of rest, and so on in a circle. And do not forget to reward yourself for the work done. Any detail brings us income, so reward yourself and enjoy shopping. The main thing is that they are useful.
Individual approach
How to set yourself up for work? Any of our habits and daily activities is determined by the laws of what and for what reason we are doing. This explains the goal of the task. For example, we eat only because without food a person cannot live. And there are a lot of things that we must fulfill unquestioningly in life. One must also treat work as one's holy duty. What if you do not want to work? It is often very difficult to get out of bed, especially on a cold winter day, go to the office, and even work there for 8 hours. Here an individual approach to tasks comes into play: look for the reason why you urgently need to complete a particular task. Always carry out important and responsible tasks first of all, so as not to overload the brain, spend every free minute to good use. Solve problems as they arrive, but in no case do not wind yourself in advance. Perform tasks sequentially and do not start a new task when the previous one is not yet completed. And remember, if you promised yourself to do something, then be sure to leave all extraneous thoughts and keep your word. Only a goal and desires will help you get ready for work, making it easier to get up in the morning.
How to put in order thoughts
Sometimes our performance is affected by thoughts that constantly spin in the head and prevent us from focusing on work. Sometimes it can be difficult to control them, so you first need to understand yourself, delve into your mind. Determine what prevents you from living calmly in the usual rhythm, which torments and torments. If you do not find the source of the problem, then it will begin to slide into a huge lump and will load an already clogged head even more. A great addition will be motivational films.
How to prepare for work physically
The human brain is a real mystery. The only thing we can do is listen to the advice of doctors, eat properly and balanced, supply the body with all the necessary vitamins, amino acids, as well as proteins, fats and carbohydrates. You can set yourself up for work with brain products such as fish, blueberries, nuts, cocoa, eggs, broccoli, apples, dark chocolate, dried fruits. And do not dare to feel sorry for yourself. If you have become in the habit of complaining to others about your tiredness, you should get rid of it as soon as possible. Since ancient times, people have sought food through hard physical labor, which is definitely beyond the power of every modern person. Of course, it is difficult to adore your work without memory, but in any task you need to look for positive points.
Getting started
If the morning started correctly, then you have already set yourself up to work as much as possible. So, we begin:
- We say no! outside thoughts, this is the main guarantee of success. In life, sometimes events happen that we, alas, are not able to control, but this should not affect our professional activities and prevent us from achieving our goals.
- Turned up a free minute? Take full advantage of it and relax. Do not strive to immediately surrender to the hands of everyday life, it is tiring even more than productive work.
- You don’t need to immediately fall on the sofa, to spend all your free time in bed is not the best option. It’s better to do something useful, but fundamentally different from your main job. Go for a run, meet friends, go to the exhibition. A lot of options.
Never forget that only your success depends on your productivity, not someone else's. If you like what you do, give yourself one hundred percent to it.