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eLearning Series: Time Management
How Can I Manage My Time Better?
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Self
Motivation For The Lazy:
Set Your Goals in Motion
If
you’re having problems with self motivation examine yourself
closely. Could it be that you’re in a mode
of laziness because you just don’t want to get busy? We all
have those times and there is nothing wrong with having a bad
day, but if you’re in that mood constantly you might have a
problem with self esteem. You’re the only one that can fix
it, so get up and start again. Work on the problems of self
doubt that are leading you down this wasteful path. Only you
can fix it.
However, there could be other physical problems that you might
need to get checked out with a health care professional. Problems
that you might not be aware of such as diabetes, low thyroid,
or a host of any other type of medical issues can get you bogged
down. So if after a reasonable amount of time, and with due
work on your part, things just aren’t changing, get checked
out. It’s your health and life.
Okay, what can you do if you’re just feeling bummed out?
You need to get your life on track to reach a few goals that
you’ve had in mind for a while, what can you do?
Here
are a few tips that will set you back on track to get
a little boost back into your goal setting routine, and motivate
you to just keep at it!
Write
your goals down and keep them where you can see it. Not stuck in a drawer out of site, but out in the open where
you can view it each day. It’s like bills, if you don’t see
it; it’s out of sight and out of mind. If it’s hidden in a
drawer, you might as well have not written a thing because
it won’t do one bit of good to help you reach a goal.
Start
with small goals. Don’t try to accomplish the whole
goal at one time. In fact you’ll need to take a look at your
goal and break it down into parts. Write down your ideas about
the specific short term goals and prioritize. Then take little
steps towards your long term goal or goals.
Buy
some post-it notes and prepare to post your goals. Place
these strategically around your home or office. Along with
your posted goals include the positives and negatives about
not reaching your end result. It doesn’t have to be long, but
short little reminders of the consequences. It’s a wake up
call towards action.
Don’t
just try to reach your goal once. When your goals are
completed, start on new goals. Make it your routine to start
on new goals regularly. You’ll find that once you accomplish
your first goal, it will drive you to succeed in further goals,
again and again.
Enlist
the help of others, either to motivate you and inspire
more action on your part, or just to be an encouraging friendly
ear when you feel yourself grinding to a halt. If necessary
find yourself a reliable life coach to help you when you’re
feeling the task is just too much. Often though just a friend
is all that’s necessary. You can even work together if you’re
on the same type of path or goal.
There’s
nothing like achieving a goal that you poured your heart
and soul into. It’s exciting to reach it, and when you
do take some time and savor the moment! It might be a wise
idea to reward yourself before you have attained your final
destination. For example, if you’re dieting, and you’re just
about to eat the upholstery off the couch, count up the lbs
you’ve lost, and eat a small piece of dieters chocolate cake!
Now, take a deep breath and realize that your back on your
diet, and can begin counting those lbs again that you’re going
to loose. Don’t become discouraged – you can achieve that final
goal of buying a new dress, or even taking a night out on the
town for some fun when you’ve reached your final goal.
Just imagine, write down and post, how you’re going to feel
and look on that special night. # # # # #
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