4. Take 5 (or more if needed)
Taking a break is actually good for you. Studies have shown that activities that allows you to disengage with the task at the hand temporarily will ‘streamline’ brain activity. Walking, taking a coffee break, meditating or even just day dreaming are important human and neurological process that the mind takes to grow, rest and rejuvenate.
Importantly, this is also where new ideas can come to the fore and lots of creative background work in the subconscious takes place.
5. Spruce up your workstation
This is somewhat related to point #4. Cleaning, decorating and decluttering your work space has tremendous benefits. Indeed, a link has long be established between physical decluttering of spaces and the attendant benefit of mental decluttering as well. Making your workspace more organized has the extra perk of helping you work better and quicker as things don’t get lost as frequently anymore!
Not what you want your office desk to look like!
Remember, you don’t have to be an expert cleaner or designer but small little additions or re-arrangement can bring an entirely new ‘feeling’ to your workplace.
Extra tip: why not stick some motivational posters while you’re at it?
6. Explore other opportunities
If you find yourself constantly struggling to find motivation and joy at work, perhaps it is time to look for a different challenge and a different opportunity. Everyone’s circumstance differ but if you are able to (financially) leave your job, and feel compelled to do so, you may want to seriously consider it. Don’t be rash and emotion thought – speak to colleagues, friends and loved ones. While they may not necessarily say what you want to hear, you will be able to gain different perspectives on your work situation.
P.S. do check out these other self-motivation tips to keep you on track.
