Everyone has trouble with motivation.
Sometimes you need to get something done, but it just isn’t happening.
That’s when you need a motivational boost.
But remember, there are no quick fixes.
In the end, you have to be the one to take the first step.
There are things that can help, however, and today, we’ll cover 10 of them.
- Focus on the End Result
Whatever you’re working on has a purpose. Even if the process is boring or frustrating, the end result is worth having.
Think how useful it’ll be to have all your files organized. Remember that getting a newsletter out to your clients will bring in new sales and repeat business. - Take a Break
Sometimes, your motivation wanes because you’ve been working too hard for too long.
Even a five-minute walk helps. You’ll get your body moving and your blood pumping, and you’ll return to your work feeling re-energized.
- Write a Task List
Sometimes, your motivation might take a nosedive because you’ve got so much on your plate, you don’t know where to begin.
Write a task list for the rest of the day. Get everything out of your head and onto paper. It’ll only take a few minutes – and everything will look much more manageable.
Aim to clear your inbox in just 30 minutes. Push yourself to sort that huge stack of files in under an hour. Set a timer, and try to beat it.
If you’re struggling with your diet or exercise plan, call a friend and tell them. If you’re having doubts about your freelance design work, talk to other designers. Remind yourself of the value of what you’re doing.
Mild dehydration makes it hard to stay focused – so if your concentration levels are dipping, grab a tall glass of water.
This helps keep you moving (if you’ve only got ten minutes, you’ll focus better than if you’ve got two hours) and stops you from getting bored with doing the same thing endlessly.
That might be sending an email, making a phone call, sorting out a niggling problem with your computer – anything that takes under fifteen minutes. If it’s something you’ve been putting off, you’ll feel great that you’ve finally got it done.
Maybe you’ve started working for yourself, gathered some testimonials from people you worked with in the past, and found your first client. Those are genuine, big achievements – writing them down will remind you how far you’ve already come.