Why the Little Things Can be Your Motivation
Many people have a difficult time finding the motivation to get things done. The biggest misconception that most people have is that motivation will simply fall from the sky and everything will suddenly go well. Sadly, that is not how the world works. You have to be proactive!
Other people wait around for something “big” to happen so that they will (again) quite suddenly have the motivation they need to complete a task or push through a tough time. When this fails to occur, they lose their focus and fall off the task quickly. Instead of waiting for something to
come to you, why not create your own motivation?
How?
1. Fix your environment. The first thing you need is an environment that is conducive to healthy motivation. What does this mean? Well, it means
that you need a clutter-free workspace, a comfortable chair at your desk, and a computer monitor at a comfortable height. Ergonomics is very
important when designing the area where you will be working. These little things can zap you of your motivation in a hurry. After all, how can you
be motivated if you have a sore neck or back all the time? You will be too busy and distracted worrying about carpal tunnel syndrome or back
spasms to get much else done consistently.
Be honest with yourself. Ask yourself honestly: “How much would my attitude change if I worked in a place that I actually liked to spend time in?”
The moment you begin to work in an environment that is congruent with your needs, you will almost instantly find the motivation to get started and
follow through.
2. What are you motivational factors? Each person has a unique set of motivational factors. So what works for your colleagues may not work so well for you. Instead, determine the unique things that excite and move you. Perhaps you can reward yourself with your favorite snack after completing an important task. Or maybe you can have a friendly competition with your colleagues. Whatever it is, give yourself something to work toward!
You will find more motivation by sprinkling mini-rewards throughout your day for each little task you check off your to-do list. When you keep
your motivational factors simple, you will keep some of the pressure off and get more done in less time.
3. Find motivation of your computer. Even your computer can be a source of motivational energy, and it is probably a place where you spend a great deal of time. Motivational desktop wallpapers can help you keep focused while you work. These desktop wallpapers are usually free downloads that give you motivation at your fingertips. When you think about how often you see your desktop, it makes perfect sense to put some inspiring thoughts and images there. When you are ready to throw in the towel, you can just take a quick look at your desktop and you may just find the inspiration you need to persevere through!
If you are having trouble finding some that you like, check out our Saturday post images. Perhaps one of those will hit the motivational spark you need.
There are plenty of motivational images and quotes available on-line. You can also refresh your desktop wallpaper image every day, week, or month as you see fit or feel the need.
Using the power of motivating imagery is free and requires very little investment in terms of time. This method is a prime example of finding
motivation in the little things.
So, figure out what works for you.
Clean up your workspace.
Get ergonomic, and go get started!
