Source: Dumb Little Man
Staying motivated is difficult. Finding motivation to do something you don’t really like is even harder. And when the task is boring, it gets more challenging.
I don’t know exactly what your most-dreaded things are, but maybe they look something like this:
- Repetitive, boring data entry or copy-and-pasting tasks on the computer
- Housework, like laundry, cleaning, cooking, tidying, washing dishes
- Sorting and filing papers
- Delivering leaflets door-to-door
They’re tasks that are repetitive, unchallenging and uncreative.
There might be relatively little reward or recognition for completing them. No wonder you put them off, or struggle to focus when you’re tackling them.The problem is, you can’t simply ditch these tasks. For whatever reason, they need to be done. So, here’s how to stay motivated (and sane!) while you’re tackling them:
Remind Yourself WHY
Whatever task you are working on, there’s a why behind it. Sometimes, focusing on the “why” can help you feel more motivated to do a good job – even though the work itself is boring.
Your “why” might be:
- An end result that benefits you – e.g. a clean, tidy house that you can relax in
- An end result that helps someone else – e.g. a happy client
- Saves you from doing more work in the future
- Doing good in the world – helping charity or a political/religious organization that you support
- Your paycheck – an important motivator for many of us!
Think How Good You’ll Feel When You’re Done
Chances are, you might have been dreading this tedious task for a while. Maybe you’ve been putting it off for days, weeks or even months. It’s been hanging over you.
Think about how great you’ll feel once you’re done with it. You’ll have it off your mind, you’ll have a sense of accomplishment, and you’ll be able to get on with the rest of…
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