Staying Motivated at work

1. Firstly, don’t panic and think you need to move jobs, have a career change or that you are going to get fired. It’s perfectly normal to have periods of lower motivation. Just as quickly as its crept up on you, it will leave, but you have to control it not let it control YOU.
2. Clarify your goals. If you have a clear vision of what you want to achieve, you are much more likely to stay focussed and happy.  It will also ensure you don’t waste time on unimportant tasks and becoming deflated but spend time on those projects that impact the bigger picture.
3. If you know your goals, you can then plan how to get there. Simply put, have your own personal gameplan. Ensure the plan is broken up into manageable chunks with clear milestones, that are challenging, but achievable.  Reaching goals and completing tasks successfully is an endorphin for many.
4. Enjoy your success and use it to push you on further. Sounds simple doesn’t it, but praise or success really does drive you on, giving you extra spurts of motivation and energy. It can be a little addictive, especially for those competitive types out there.
5. Keep things in perspective – this is sound advise for all avenues of your life and in your career, we are really just saying, remember why you work, (to upskill, to help others, to fill your bank balance....) and remember there are other things in your life that are important to you.
6. Negativity is an energy drainer, so avoid it. Attitude is very impacting, so delve deep for your positive beans. Use music, books, inspiring people and success stories in your life to help you get there. Laughter is the best medicine.

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