Everyone feels unmotivated at work from time-to-time. There are many contributing factors to this phenomenon. You will not be productive at work without motivation. You will find yourself slacking most of the time. And even when you do work, it will not be of good quality. This will turn into a downward spiral that may force you to face some serious consequences. Thus, this article is going to help you re-energize yourself at work. And will introduce you to the new, motivated YOU!

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We lose motivation when we are over-worked or when we are sleepy or when our work-space is messy. We even lose motivation to work when the weather is gloomy. The list of these factors is endless. And almost everyone falls prey to this. But, there are simple ways by which you can regain your motivation. These steps will help you stay ahead of all that is happening around you.

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Your motivation is calling! Keep reading to answer!

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1. Take a break and go somewhere quiet

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Sitting at your desk every single day is bound to get repetitive and boring. The same surroundings all day will not inspire you and will leave you unmotivated. So, if it’s possible to shift your task to a place away from your desk, you should do it. A place where there aren’t many people, an open and airy space will help you refocus on the task at hand. The change of scenery will refresh and energize you.

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2. Fix your eating and sleeping habits

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This is important. If you don’t take care of your food habits and sleep schedule, you will find yourself being lethargic. Eating at the right time, sleeping at the right time and eating the right kind of food will help you beat this. Take care of yourself and you will see the improvements immediately.

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3. Make use of motivational quotes

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If you come across a motivational quote(s), take printouts and place it on your desk. You will see how much this simple technique will motivate you. These posts will serve as constant reminders about why you’re working so hard. They will give you a sense of purpose. If you have other motivating tools, then place it on your desk.

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4. Build a relationship with your colleagues

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This will help you look forward to your day at work. Your colleagues are the people you will be working with for a long time. When you build relationships with them, you will make it easier and more enjoyable to work with them. They will help motivate you by having constructive discussions. They may even offer new ideas and solutions to problems you may be facing.

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5. Turn your task into bite-sized pieces

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If you have a big task at hand, you may end up putting it off or underperforming. Thus, it is helpful to cut the task into smaller chunks. This will make the task easier to complete without compromising on the quality.

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When you see that you are doing well on the cut-down tasks, you will find your motivation to perform rising. The quality of work will also improve a lot. Thus, this is a useful method to tackle the big tasks.

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Don’t beat yourself up because you’re not able to give your best on a particular day. There are justifiable reasons to feel off. Take simple precautions to help you beat those blues. All of us are bound to feel low sometimes, beating ourselves up about it will only make things worse.

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If you have the leaves, plan a holiday to help yourself rejuvenate and come back to work with zeal. And remember, even Bill Gates finds it difficult to stay motivated at work sometimes.

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