We all have those days right? You have loads of work that needs doing but all you want to do is veg out and watch TV.
Focus on the end result
Instead of all the little things you need to do to complete your goals, think of what you will achieve in the end. If your to-do list has 50 things on it, it’s going to look very daunting and demotivate you. Hype yourself up by thinking of your goals and achievements of the past and future due to your hard work. You can also be more flexible with how you’re going to get to the results rather than a set list of tasks.
Think positively
Keep thinking ‘you can do this’ rather than ‘oh I’ve go so much to do’. Negative thoughts will affect what you do. Keep positive and you’ll achieve your goals much faster.
Look after yourself.
Eat. Hydrate. Sleep. Don’t forget to look after yourself. It’s all good binge watching Netflix until 5am but you’re going to make you feel worse in the long run. Keep your body running to top standards and you’ll feel happier, less stressed and more motivated to work on your goals.
Surround yourself with positive people
The people around you will effect you. Surrounding yourself with negative and toxic people will gradually poison your life. Ensuring the people around you are positive towards themselves and you will help you move towards your goal.
Mix up your routines
If you end up in a rut, you will be demotivated. So mix it up a little. Instead of going to gym in the afternoon, have a home workout in the morning. Studying by reading? Trying talking out loud or teaching someone else the material. There’s a million and one ways to reach different goals, remember to try out multiple paths.
Remember past mistakes
Remembering where you’ve gone wrong before is important. If you know you’re going to get too stressed to be productive when leaving something to last minute, why would you do it again? Develop yourself further and learn from your past when reaching for your goals.
Stay ambitious
This is so important. If you don’t have the dream to achieve then you probably wont make as much as an effort. Push yourself to try and gain achievements outside your comfort zone. Really think about what you want to gain out of your life. You only have one.
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2 responses to “How to Motivate Yourself When You Feel Like Doing Nothing”
Great advice! I get easily overwhelmed and discouraged, and it really does help to just do simple things like thinking positively or trying a different routine.
This is a great post! Lots of wonderful advise. I also find having a social media blackout for a day is really good when you need to get shit done. I often find myself procrastinating by checking Twitter or Snapchat, and we all know how much time can be wasted scrolling through Instagram or Facebook! Just putting your phone down and out of reach can really improve productivity!