Feeling Lazy? Here are Some Ways to Self-Motivate this Winter

Occasionally we all find ourselves stuck in a rut, helpless to do anything but let the days pass by without getting any work done. If this kind of rut goes on for a continuous period, like a month or more, you might be suffering some from mental illness like depression. And like any illness or injury, it can be fixed with the help of an expert, diligent treatment and medication. However, sometimes we just fall into a slump and become incapable of getting out of it.

Motivating yourself to do the work that needs to be done will ensure you lead a successful existence. It can be hard but it’s not an insurmountable obstacle. Self-motivation is all about coming up with incentives to inspire yourself to be better.

• Believe in yourself. This is the most important step in self-motivation. If you don’t trust yourself to be capable of fulfilling your goals, you’ll never be able to do it. In order to build your confidence, make a list of things you have aimed for and successfully achieved in the past. Count your successes and let the result surprise and motivate you.
• Always try to stay positive. We understand that it’s not possible to never have moments of self-doubt, but you should always strive to have a positive outlook on life. Some circumstances in life are out of your control, but you can choose whether you let them beat you down or make you stronger.
• Build a reward system for yourself. Incentives are the key to self-motivation. Device an effective reward system for yourself for when you feel down. Gift yourself with something you love when you complete some task you were having trouble completing. Trust us, it’ll work.
• Don’t be disheartened by minor setbacks. Nobody’s immune to making mistakes. You should know right from the start that failure is just a part of life. All human beings make mistakes, accept that as an undeniable fact and take your setbacks in stride.
• Make separate lists of your short-term and long-term goals. Don’t bite off more than you can chew by deciding to take on too many things at once. Carefully prepare a list of things you want or need to do, start out by tackling the simplest ones and work your way up to handling the ones that need more effort.
• Take time to do things you enjoy doing. Always intersperse your work with breaks where you just kick back and relax. It’s important to enjoy your life even when you’re working hard to be successful. Don’t feel bad for taking some downtime to regroup. Your brain needs the respite from all the busy work. Watch a movie, read a book, play your favorite video game – or do anything that you enjoy so the work doesn’t get dull.
• Push yourself to do better. Keep in mind that you’re capable of more than you think you are. Once you have already managed to get out of the slump, find new tasks for yourself and set your goals higher. Always keep your brain and body active by learning more and working harder.