How NOT to sleep on the job
Even the most glamorous or captivating of jobs will occasionally present us with days where everything seems mundane and boring. It is really tempting to resort to neglecting our productivity at work at such times, but that really isn’t a good thing for the future of your career. Instead, we should find ways to keep our negative feelings at bay and to keep a steady pace at work.
Here are some of my suggestions on how you can stay motivated while on the job:
Keep your desk tidy
It may seem like a trivial thing to most people, but to me, having an orderly workspace can do wonders for your productivity. Being organised gives you a better feeling of control over yourself and hence, your work too. Moreover, a messy environment is not very inspiring when you need to do some serious thinking or brainstorming. Having to stare at a gigantic amount of clutter all around you will definitely squash any creative ideas that could have been lingering at the back of your mind. This will end up demoralising you in the long run. Therefore, I recommend just putting in that extra bit of effort daily to keep your desk neat – it will really go a long way in keeping you motivated at work.
Set achievable daily tasks
Quite often, tasks that are given to us at work are complex and require a long duration of time in order to complete it. Whenever we face any of these seemingly unsurmountable challenges, we tend to become easily discouraged. Therefore, it’s a good idea to break your large tasks into smaller, more achievable goals and then to proceed to achieve each of these mini goals one by one. In this way, you will soon find that you are actually able to achieve what’s required by the time the deadline rolls around the corner. Personally, I am in favour of setting daily targets, as these are easier to keep tabs on. Furthermore, once you manage to stay on track even for a day, it really helps boost your self esteem and will help keep you plodding on cheerfully at work.
Take frequent breaks
There are some people who really don’t know how to take breaks. I am one of them. When I am engrossed in a particularly difficult task and I find my time running out, I feel compelled to just keep on working instead of taking breaks to eat or refresh myself even when I really need it. I will then find myself getting more and more tired as the hours fly by and consequently, my productivity and motivation levels are increasingly depleted. However, I find I am able to withstand longer hours of work and stay on top of things whenever I make it a point to take short but frequent breaks. Whether it’s for a cup of coffee or just for a quick chat with a colleague, taking breaks is really an essential habit worth incorporating into your working hours.
Reward yourself
Sometimes there’s no one there to notice the effort you put into your work. In such circumstances, I keep myself motivated by rewarding myself for my achievements, especially any pertaining to my personal goals (such as the daily tasks that we talked about earlier). This doesn’t mean you have to go buy yourself expensive things that bust your budget each time. Practically speaking, it can be something small like an ice-cream or a book. In fact, it could just mean taking time for a hobby or relaxing activity that you love. The important thing is you are pampering yourself in some way or another and that it is enjoyable for you.
These are only a few out of many other possible solutions that will help keep your motivation level up at work. You will need to find out what works best for you, as it isn’t the same for everyone. It doesn’t really matter what you do, but it will make a difference to your work productivity in the long run if you manage to stay positive and motivated while at your job.
Here are some of my suggestions on how you can stay motivated while on the job:
Keep your desk tidy
It may seem like a trivial thing to most people, but to me, having an orderly workspace can do wonders for your productivity. Being organised gives you a better feeling of control over yourself and hence, your work too. Moreover, a messy environment is not very inspiring when you need to do some serious thinking or brainstorming. Having to stare at a gigantic amount of clutter all around you will definitely squash any creative ideas that could have been lingering at the back of your mind. This will end up demoralising you in the long run. Therefore, I recommend just putting in that extra bit of effort daily to keep your desk neat – it will really go a long way in keeping you motivated at work.
Set achievable daily tasks
Quite often, tasks that are given to us at work are complex and require a long duration of time in order to complete it. Whenever we face any of these seemingly unsurmountable challenges, we tend to become easily discouraged. Therefore, it’s a good idea to break your large tasks into smaller, more achievable goals and then to proceed to achieve each of these mini goals one by one. In this way, you will soon find that you are actually able to achieve what’s required by the time the deadline rolls around the corner. Personally, I am in favour of setting daily targets, as these are easier to keep tabs on. Furthermore, once you manage to stay on track even for a day, it really helps boost your self esteem and will help keep you plodding on cheerfully at work.
Take frequent breaks
There are some people who really don’t know how to take breaks. I am one of them. When I am engrossed in a particularly difficult task and I find my time running out, I feel compelled to just keep on working instead of taking breaks to eat or refresh myself even when I really need it. I will then find myself getting more and more tired as the hours fly by and consequently, my productivity and motivation levels are increasingly depleted. However, I find I am able to withstand longer hours of work and stay on top of things whenever I make it a point to take short but frequent breaks. Whether it’s for a cup of coffee or just for a quick chat with a colleague, taking breaks is really an essential habit worth incorporating into your working hours.
Reward yourself
Sometimes there’s no one there to notice the effort you put into your work. In such circumstances, I keep myself motivated by rewarding myself for my achievements, especially any pertaining to my personal goals (such as the daily tasks that we talked about earlier). This doesn’t mean you have to go buy yourself expensive things that bust your budget each time. Practically speaking, it can be something small like an ice-cream or a book. In fact, it could just mean taking time for a hobby or relaxing activity that you love. The important thing is you are pampering yourself in some way or another and that it is enjoyable for you.
These are only a few out of many other possible solutions that will help keep your motivation level up at work. You will need to find out what works best for you, as it isn’t the same for everyone. It doesn’t really matter what you do, but it will make a difference to your work productivity in the long run if you manage to stay positive and motivated while at your job.
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