5 Steps To Get Over That Hump
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5 Steps To Get Over That Hump

Cause it happens to the best of us.

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5 Steps To Get Over That Hump
Alexandre Vanier

It happens to the best of us, after a long week of hard work the weekend comes around and you lose all motivation whatsoever. You suddenly feel like doing nothing and want to cancel all of your weekend plans. Even the thought of clearing your calendar sounds like too much work. It feels like it would be almost impossible to do anything, and why would you want to? You have no desire or care in the world to do things.

When you fall into this sort of down and out mood it is incredibly difficult to find your way out of it. I know because that’s how I have been feeling lately. One thing I’ve learned is that there are a few ways to attempt to get yourself out of it. If you combine them for an enjoyable work free few hours of lazy time, you just might find that lost motivation of yours.

1. Clean clean clean!

The first step is quite possibly the hardest but, it is very very important. Clean your surroundings and straighten up your room. Put away anything that should be away and clear that desk of yours. It will be easier to motivate yourself later if your room is clean.

2. Toss that to-do list.

Okay well maybe don’t actually toss it since you most likely have important items to remember on it, but put it aside for now. When trying to calm down the last thing on your mind should be your impending list of tasks. Forget about that for now and clear your mind.

3. Find something to relax you.

Light a candle in your room and lay under the covers of your bed to watch a movie. Or if you are a bath taker, take one. Another alternative would be to listen to some calming music and take a nap. Whatever your poison is, take some time for just you. The only thing you need to do is set a time limit. Give yourself ample time to relax but don’t let this take over your whole day.

4. Time for some pump up jams.

Once you’re done relaxing and have a clear, refocused mind blast that music. Nothing like a good, motivational, fun dance party to get you in the mood to do anything. You will feel like a super hero after this and ready to hit the books or do whatever you have to.

5. Find that to do list and set up a system.

Keep yourself happy and amused with a reward system to accompany your to do list. Whether your system includes snacks, netflix, or music find a way that works for you to keep you motivated.

There you have it, five ways to get yourself out of that motivationless slump and turn yourself into a productive homework machine.

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