The pressures of daily life and work can cause periods of discouragement, however, if gone unchecked, it can lead to depression and chronic dissatisfaction in our life and career. It is of utmost importance to motivate ourselves when we feel burdened at work. How can you do this in 2023? Here are five simple ways:
- Remember why you decided to take the job
What is your “why”? Whether for personal or professional reasons, remind yourself from time to time why you decided to step into your current job. Overwhelm can cause us to forget why we made certain choices, which is why finding a way to remember your “why” during stressful times can help push us forward. A simple strategy to help with this, is to make a list of reasons for your “why”, and place it somewhere easy to reach when you need some quick encouragement to keep you going. - Remind yourself why you chose your career path
You chose your career path for a reason. What was going through your mind when you chose your career path? Was it a life-long dream of yours? Was it because working in your industry made you feel excited? Remind yourself of why you fell in love with your career in the first place. - Find daily ways to make yourself happy at work
Find ways to make yourself happy at work. Having something to look forward to can increase our excitement for our job and increase our productivity. Take regular breaks from your desk, take a walk to get some fresh air, or get your favourite meal or drink while on your lunch break. Whatever ways you can think of to make your day at the office better, do it. - Keep career goals and reward yourself
Keeping goals can help us find motivation to keep going. If you know you have something to work towards, whether professional or personal, it becomes easier to get back on track when you get off. Remind yourself daily what you are working towards and rewards yourself when you have reached short-term goals. - Prioritize your mental health
Take care of your mental health by maintaining a career-life balance. Doing this not only ensures a more healthy lifestyle overall, but can also improve productivity at work. When our mind is healthy, our body is healthy, which makes for a more enjoyable day at the office.
