We’ve all had days where the last thing we want to do is get out of bed and be productive. How can we keep ourselves motivated on these particularly bad days? Here are a few methods I use to keep me pushing through despite a strong desire not to:
Smile. Smiling makes you feel more confident and at ease. Think happy thoughts and give yourself a pep talk before work. And when all else fails, fake it til you make it!
Cheat your diet. Cheat a little, cheat a lot. It depends on just how bad your day is going. There’s nothing like a little sugar rush to perk you up! Chocolate is my best friend on bad days.
Listen to music. Happy and upbeat music are the perfect remedy if you find yourself drudging along, and soothing music can calm you down if you’re worked up. Play your favorite jams on the ride to work or when you have some downtime to yourself.
Get moving. Release those endorphins! You don’t have to do anything strenuous; sometimes just a quick walk around the office or a round of light stretches can be enough to increase your mood and relieve stress.
Don’t let a bad day slow you down. Remember, it’s only one measly day out of 365. Just power through, and before you know it, you’ll be heading back home!
How do you keep yourself motivated throughout a bad day?
Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News
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