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6 Ways to Get Back and Keep Your Motivation

Remember it's not always a sprint, but a marathon to success!

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6 Ways to Get Back and Keep Your Motivation

Now that summer is officially coming to an end, everyone is back to the grind stone. Whether you're back to word after vacation, or back to school for the fall it's hard to transition back into your hard working or studying habits. Here are six ways to help you out of your slump and help you regain motivation to work hard, complete your homework, go to work/class, ect.


1. Remember the bigger picture

If it's work- remember your there to complete a task and receive your paycheck. If it's school- think of your larger goal, be it surviving until graduating, graduate school, or your future career, keep the bigger picture in focus.


2. Create short term goals

Keeping the big picture in mind is important, but sometimes short term goals can help you keep going. The big picture can seem far off, and sometimes that can make you think your slacking now won't impact something so futuristic. Make short term goals that will help you get to the bigger picture.


3. Prioritize

This one is my personal favorite! Now that you've got some short term goals- list them! if you've got a long list of homework, or tasks from the boss,- make it a list. Start with what is due first or what is most important, and go from there. Then you can work through your list, and cross things off as they're done and that is a huge sense of accomplishment (and can even be a further motivator to keep going!)


4. Keep Positive

It's easy to get into a slump, and continue pilling on the negativity, but try and contract this! Being positive creates success! Do whatever you have to, to put yourself in a positive mind set. Hang around people you care about, think of the positive outcomes, think of the things you can do when you're done your task, ect.


5. Take Breaks

Now it may seem counter productive to step away from the work you're trying to complete, but sometimes you need to recharge. Step away from what your doing, give your brain a break. Sometimes a quick breather or something fun will help you reduce the stress you're feeling and return to your project ready to jump in! Remember, sometimes it's not a sprint but a marathon.


6. Take Care of Yourself

Sometimes when you get in your unmotivated slump, you get depressed, or don't feel like yourself. When this happens you often forget to take care of yourself. Make sure you're getting enough sleep, showering, and eating properly. Sometimes even just dressing for success can help you achieve success. If you feel good, you work better.



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