published: 01 Feb 2020
3 min read | website: www.ebr.com.au
So, you have made a list of new year work goals that you want to achieve, but it can be a struggle to keep yourself motivated and stay on task. Most often, people opt out of keeping their new year goals near the beginning of the year because it is the easiest time to step out without feeling like you have emotionally or mentally invested in this task. However, it is important to complete your goals, and here are some tips on how to stay motivated.
Break the down the goal
Often, many choose not to continue to try to their goal because they feel as if the task set for them is too great and too difficult to accomplish. However, this can be remedied by breaking the tasks down into smaller, more digestible portions, with one small challenge to be completed at a certain point throughout the year. That way, instead of facing one large hurdle head on, you can challenge yourself to complete smaller tasks. This will therefore make your end goal feel less intimidating, which therefore increases your confidence and lower chances of opting out of the goal.
Reward yourself
Always remember to give yourself a pat on the back whenever you have made progress or have completed your goal. The progress can be big or small but having a treat at the end of the task helps motivate you to reach your goal to get the reward. So, it is a good idea to plan on what your reward will be and when you will reward yourself. That way, you won't end up rewarding yourself too much or too little.
Maintain a healthy work-life balance
It is always crucial to have a balance between your personal life and your work life, and this is particularly true if your new year resolutions are work-based related. While it is great to power forward and focus your energy on this new work goal, don't neglect your own personal life because keeping up with your personal life helps keep you mentally and emotionally healthy. Additionally, having support from your family and friends can also further motivate you to achieve your goal if you ever feel discouraged. So, remember to take breaks, work on your relationships with family, friends and yourself to ensure that you can complete your new year resolutions with a clearer mind.
Have hope
New year resolutions are frequently made to be tough and challenging which often negatively affects people's mindsets to think that they are incapable of achieving the goal. However, this is where it is vital to think positive. Self-encouragement can go a long way in motivating you to continue. So always try to think positive. You can listen to motivational speeches, books or articles to help get you into a positive mindset. Or you can also find support and encouragement from your loved ones. Regardless of your method, your mindset should always be your top priority because they heavily influence your actions, whether you choose to power forward or give up.
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