How to Motivate Yourself at Work

Motivation at work

Motivation is rather elusive, isn’t it? Some days you feel it and other days you can't achieve no matter how hard you try. You keep on staring at your computer screen, willing to do work but you don't have that motivation which makes you do it. Instead, your brain is full of other stuff which in fact makes you uninspired and you have no idea how to get the motivation.
Read on for some tips to get the motivation and the energy to make it happen at work.

Don't think about it as Hard work
There is only one way for me to motivate myself about it: I don't think it as a hard work rather focusing on the moment when it will be done. I just think about the feeling to have it done.

Divide and Conquer
I hope you have heard about this phrase: Divide and Conquer, haven't you? if yes,  have you applied it to motivation? if you know the picture then it would be a piece of a cake to place the blocks and to win the game, isn't it? So rather than focusing on a large and daring goal, divide it into chunks and break the big goal into ideas which could be easily digested.

Don't pay attention to diversions
You should look carefully at your to-do list and shave off anything which is just a diversion or unnecessary for you to do. It won't be best to end up on oppositely to what you have started for at the first place.

Have little breaks
You should have little breaks in order to refresh your mind.you must have your meals because with an empty stomach you won't be able to think fast and work efficiently. Within break, you should take fresh air, relax and calm your mind. Only then you will be able to complete your work and think on the solution if facing any obstacle.

Make it Happen
For me, to get motivated and to start doing something is to just do it(sounds banal, but it works). As soon as you make a decision to do the thing, just jump into it, do it by ignoring all the other stuff and suppressing all other thoughts. This way you would be able to complete your task and would make it happen.

Appreciate yourself & celebrate the win
The feeling after completing your task is very strong, makes you happier and motivated for the next tasks. You should celebrate that feeling of accomplishment which makes you think that you need more wins in life. You shouldn't discount those little wins. You should appreciate yourself on these wins, which eventually leads you to the motivation for the next goal.

What other motivations tricks work for you? Let me know in comments.

How to Stop Worrying and Start Doing

Worry is a powerful emotion. It's what keeps many people awake at night and is what gnaws away at people as they try to do work, enjoy their lives and even when they try to relax. For many people, worry becomes worse and they feel anxiety which is itself a negative emotion. It becomes like a habit for them. They become more anxious at doing things. They feel like, it would consume them eventually. But like other habits and emotions, it could be changed. What people like these mostly do is that they don't focus -on their goals or pleasures.
Today, I am going to give you the best tips on how you could stop worrying and through which anyone could change his/her habit of worrying and starts doing.

Fact or Fiction?
First of all, you have to stay calm and think about your worry. Is it a real factual thing or just any sort of fiction or thought you are carrying as a burden? You should slow down yourself,whatever you are doing,just calm down.It would make the image of your worry clear that how could you make it go away in case of fiction or solve the real factual problem, which leads to my second way to stop worrying.

Resolve the Problem:
There is a big difference between worrying and problem-solving. In the former, you keep yourself in a cycle of continuous thinking about the problem, while in the later one, if you face a problem, you start thinking for its solution. In today's life, everyone is facing some kind of problems, so no one is above them. The difference comes where one starts to worry and the other person thinks for its solution. My advice is to put on your problem-solver hat and starts thinking for the solution.

Don't Overthink:
‘Constant thinking will not take you far from the place you are now. Actions will.’
You can think all day long but you'll make no progress unless you start doing. Worry can cause you to procrastinate and avoid doing something which you would really like to do. Until you start translating your thoughts and solution into actions, they are worthless. You worry that something may go wrong so you don't take action. If you never take action, you never really know whether the outcome will be on your side or same outcome you were worried about. Even with a bad solution or idea, you'll have something to learn from it.

Live in the Present:
Worry is the enemy of joy. Worry is triggered by thinking about future events. The more you think about these events, the more you realize that the outcome is uncertain. Rather than thinking about the future, chose to live in the present, focus on it.

Use these basic and productive strategies to stop worrying and start  doing. That's how you will find happiness and motivation to beat worry and can enjoy the life.

I am Depressed,what should i do?

Sometimes managing your depression is less about what you add to your life and more about what you take away. Here are 6 tips for you, that should be done under depression. These have all become such ingrained habits in me that I don’t even have to think about them anymore.

Ignore/Stop Worrying:

Worrying makes you stressed out but doesn’t actually change anything, as much as we wish it would. So then you have two options: either do something to actively change the situation or don’t worry about it. Either way is going to be a lot more productive than ruminating over things you might not even be able to control. So ignore and stop worrying about that.

Don't Compare Yourself to Other People:

Everyone is on their own unique journey. "Wherever you are right now is exactly where ALLAH needs you to be." Just trust HIM. So don't compare yourself with other people's life and their comforts. You are blessed too in some other way,so keep putting one foot in front of the other and taking baby steps every day and your time will come.

Keep your Phone at Distance:

Checking your phone constantly just gives you anxiety because either something needs your attention (like an email or text) or you’re stressed out because nothing needs your attention and you’re wondering why people aren’t texting you. A lot of people are glued to their phones throughout the day, but I usually have my phone in my room plugged in and only check it a few times a day (unless I’m talking to someone). If you’re out and about, check out your surroundings or do a little people-watching. It’s not that scary to not always be on your phone.

Engage Yourself:

This is similar to the one about checking your phone all day. If you find yourself constantly doing this, maybe it’s time to replace that habit with a new one. If you feel yourself alone in public and don’t want to look that way, maybe you can read an inspirational blog or listen to some motivational speech on Youtube. Or maybe you can write your own blog. So engage yourself in some healthy activity to divert your mind from the depressing state to a productive one.

Play Games:

I’ve always been terrible at video games, but I guess that’s a good thing because I’m happier for it. For some people, video games are a way to release stress, but they’re really violent and seem to cause you more anxiety than they relieve. If you play a lot of video games, consider reading a personal development book or watching an inspirational TED talk instead. A lot less violence and a happier you.

Don't Complain:

Finally, the last thing not to do in depression is to complain. Sure, there are times when everyone wants to whine about things and to complain. Complaining is just a bad habit, like anything else, so have faith in ALLAH and try going a whole day without complaining, you'll see how your attitude changes.

How to Let the Pessimism Go....

One of the most powerful habits that I’ve picked up in the past couple of months is to think in a more optimistic and constructive way.

It makes life feel lighter and not so burdensome. It opens up new paths towards where you want to go and it helps you to more easily overcome setbacks (and often get something good out of them).

You’ll feel less worried and sorry for yourself and more motivated to keep trying to achieve your goals.

But how do you adopt this habit?

Well, learning to think in a more positive way may sound a bit vague so in this week’s article, I am breaking down it into 5 practical tips and smaller habits that you can start using today and can change your life.

1. Start replacing the negativity in your surroundings and life.

What you let into your mind during your regular day will have a big effect on how you think and feel.

So start questioning what you let into your mind.

You can do that by asking yourself, and when you come up with the answer, start working on finding their solutions.

Do it by reading some novel, motivational blog or listening to your favourite music and so on.

2. Work out regularly.

Most of you have heard that 'a healthy body has a healthy mind'.When I have a tough time thinking myself out of negative thoughts then a short 20-30 minute walk with free mind helps me to clear the mess going in my mind.

It is the time that helps me releasing so many inner tensions, worried feelings and makes me prepared to face the next upcoming challenges.

3. Deal with the Rejection.

Everyone has faced rejection or failed in his/her life. The actual question is how to deal with those rejections.I too face rejections most of the time and sometimes I get tired or feel down but something gives me courage and I want to share a quote with you guys which boosts my motivation and help me to face the rejection.

“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.”
Samuel Beckett

4. Share it.

'Problem gets divided when shared'.So when I have some problem going in my mind, I share it with my friends or family for their guidance and mostly I come up with a solution.

5. Let it Go.

The last and most important solution is to 'Let it Go'.if after trying and thinking over too much on the same problem gets you not the solution, then put it there and just let it go.Let the time to do its work and you will surely find a way to deal with the problem in a proper way.

"Don't ruin a good today by thinking about a bad yesterday.Let it Go"

Ways to be Happy and Productive

I was one of those people that when asked what they want in life, would say, “I just want to be happy…”
Here’s are some ways, I use to be happy and productive:

Create a Life you Love

While most people would argue having a life you love will make you happy, I would argue that happiness will help you to create a life you love.
Make your life as you dream it to be.You are the writer of your own life book.

Don't take things so Seriously

“You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.”

Life is not easier for anyone of us these days so be calm and find a way out to handle the situation you are in.Don't be jealous to see someone who is smiling and chilling around.Everyone has his own problems.One can't remain happy if he/she takes everything seriously or takes too much stress.The best solution for this is to find a way to relax, breathe and think about your options and then you would find a best optimal solution to your problem.

Make Friends

Friends are a gift of nature and good friends are a truly rare gift.Friends are the companions you have in your life either for a time or a lifetime.Friends are the guys with whom you could share your worries and you could get a solution. Go with them to enjoy life and to take some break from the hectic routine life.

If you can't find one good enough then be one.Well, talk to your friends, share their problems and help them to find a solution to their problems.

Stay Busy

You would probably be thinking how someone stays happy while staying busy, right?You might be right as of how one could stay happy doing something very important.Well, the answer lies in the nature of work you are doing.if it's boring and needs a lot of mental exercises, it would be boring or rather leads you to stress or even depression, in case it's not working your way.But when the work or task is of your interest or about which you are passionate then time will fly and you would be happy, productive and frantic.You will enjoy the work ignoring all the negative thoughts away from your mind.

Consider your Experience as treasure

What is a treasure for you?Do you treasure yourself with money, buying new gadgets or some new luxury item in your possession?The good point here is that you value something, so just think for a moment which of these items will go with you in your whole life?Obviously, the answer is 'None'.So why not treasure yourself with something which you could carry with yourself everywhere.
In my opinion,'Experience' is the thing you should treasure yourself with, focusing on your strengths, and come over on your weaknesses and progress in life.Experience is the tool you will carry with yourself throughout your life whatever the situation is.You will feel happy that you have your tool with you.You are hopeful and you're no more dependent on others.You can learn something every time you do something.

"Be brave,take risks,nothing can substitute Experience"

Don't ever fear from your failures or mistakes.

"Mistakes are lessons inside out !!!... "

Eat Healthy & Smart

Every one of you must have heard the saying i.e."A healthy body has a healthy mind".So you should stay healthy for better life and do things in a timely manner.Most of us take meals three times a day and eat a lot. Most of the time it's junk food which is not healthier. According to a research, you should eat smartly.The way to do it is simple, just break your meals per day more than 3 times a day and drink at least 10 glasses of water to keep yourself hydrated which would ultimately make you more progressive/productive.

Go for it

You were put on this world for a reason. You have a claim to this world, and it might not be taken.