27/01/2021
Hi all, I hope everyone is staying healthy and safe.
If your a struggling to keep motivated, productive and lack of energy please donāt hesitate to drop me a message, I will happy to answer any questions to help put you back on track.
If you have recently hit that wall, try out some self care activities to help you stay motivated & productive.
HOW TO GET YOUR MOTIVATION BACK
REMEMBER TO TAKE BREAKS
If you're struggling with productivity during work, make sure you take breaks away from your work area, including lunch. Having a new routine will help you manage your time in work, as well as your work-life balance. It can be easy to get distracted by your phone or other members of the household during breaks, but staying strict on your break allowance will enable you to reel yourself back in.
PRACTISE SELF-CARE
A lot of the motivation for productivity may also be impacted by your time out of work. Ensure you're still doing things for yourself in your spare time and practise self-care, whatever self-care is for you; be that exercise or not. If you're struggling with adapting to your new working environment, try reaching out to your employer, HR or co-workers for support.
DON'T CAVE INTO PEER PRESSURE
There is a lot of pressure at the moment to use your free time effectively, and do everything you've been meaning to do. While this may work for some people, others may just need this time to directly invest in their mental health and simply do less. Instead of focusing on what you 'should' be doing in your free time, focus on what you 'want' to do.
HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE TIPS I RECOMMEND WHEN WORKING REMOTELY:
SET BOUNDARIES AT HOME
Share your 'office hours' with any loved ones using the space, along with what level of interaction is acceptable during those hours. You may also want to create some fun new rituals like mid-morning coffee or lunch with the family, so they have a stress-free space held to connect with you throughout the day without feel like they are getting in the way
HAVE A WIND-UP AND WIND-DOWN ROUTINE
Kicking off the day with a ten minute HIIT class or yoga workout, whilst mentally listing all the things you're grateful for, is a great way to start.
At night, you may find that quickly jotting down everything you need to do the next day helps clear the head and aids better sleep. Followed by a simple guided meditation ā there are loads of free apps that offer nighttime mediations, which can work wonders for waking up feeling more motivated for the day ahead.
LISTEN TO YOUR BODY
Sometimes lack of motivation isn't down to lack of drive, but exhaustion and poor self-care. Ask yourself if you are doing all you can to keep your energy levels high; like eating breakfast, staying hydrated and getting as many doses of vitamin D as possible.
If you're feeling sluggish and unmotivated, then going for a brisk walk or dancing to your favourite song while de-cluttering the home can be a great pattern interruption giving you that hit of endorphins your body needs to get back on track.
