9 Great Ways To Change Your Life By Changing Your Motivation
Style
If you are not as productive as you'd like or tend to
procrastinate, you can become motivated by changing your
personal style. The trick lies in making the activities you put
off more interesting, easier, and less unpleasant.
One way to make a job easier is to break it into smaller jobs.
If your task is to file your income tax return, you may view it
as time consuming and tedious.
But if you break it into smaller categories such as gather
records, download tax software, and prepare a rough draft, the
tasks don't seem as difficult and you are likely to complete
them in considerably less time.
Some other ways to make those undesirable jobs seem more
bearable are to prioritize, use self-discipline, and reward
yourself for small accomplishments...
Try to do the least desirable tasks early in the day so you'll
look forward to having the rest of the day to concentrate on
more pleasant jobs.
Keep in mind that self-discipline is something you do for
yourself, not to punish yourself. Make a schedule and stick to
it. Don't forget to reward yourself for each step you take in
overcoming procrastination.
Positive reinforcement goes a long way in changing negative
behaviors.
Here are a few more suggestions as to how you can get motivated
and quit procrastinating...
1. Tasks will seem less daunting if you break them into several
steps over a few days or weeks. Don't expect yourself to do
everything all at once.
2. Don't worry about doing the job perfectly. Once you quit
procrastinating, you'll have more time to go back and perfect
each particular task. Allowing yourself adequate time to finish
a task will give you more time for corrections later.
3. Find a supportive co-worker or friend to help motivate you to
get moving.
4. Don't schedule important tasks at a time of day when your
energy is low.
5. Reward yourself for reaching critical points in your least
favorite jobs. Having something to look forward to is a great
motivator.
6. Put the most difficult tasks at the top of your list and work
from there.
7. All times of day are not equal. If you are a morning person,
then tackle the most difficult tasks when you are at your best
earlier in the day.
Reserve your most demanding activities for the time when your
energy is at its highest. Save the small jobs that require
little thought for the time of day when you are at your lowest
productivity level.
Accomplish your tasks efficiently and you will see an
improvement in your time management and motivational skills.
8. Start yourself down the road to success by setting clear,
attainable goals. Break tasks into smaller pieces so they will
seem less difficult. Get organized and prioritize your
activities from most important to least important.
Eliminating the harder tasks will leave you feeling good about
your work and motivate you to continue.
9. Keep focused on the end result instead of concentrating on
how hard it will be to break your old habits. Having a light at
the end of the tunnel will make your efforts seem worthwhile and
the reward waiting for you will keep you motivated to achieve
your goals.
Procrastination is unproductive and can even be harmful to your
well being if allowed to get out of control. Stop making
excuses, organize your thoughts and tasks, and be on your way to
get your life under control and get motivated!