You started doing what you do for a reason, but sometimes, even the tasks we love the most can become dreary and mundane. When this happens, remind yourself why you started doing it in the first place.

You must have had a passion for it at some point, or you wouldn’t be bothering with it. Remind yourself of the good points of the work, not just the parts that suck.

People work more efficiently when they have ample rest time. Working in short, focused bursts is far more effective than trying to slog through the task all at once. Not only will you be happier with the end product, but you’ll feel better and more energized after completing it.

Think about what will happen, if you succumb to laziness and do not carry out your task or chore. Thinking about the consequences of not acting, can motivate and push you to take action so that you avoid negative consequences.

To feel like you can enjoy your rest time fully and without guilt, it is important to actually get what truly matters in the long run done each week. Do all tasks in the morning, starting with the hardest task and ending with the easiest task.

After you have completed all your tasks for the day first thing in the morning you have your whole day free knowing you have taken care of business already. Make it easy on yourself by breaking down that task into smaller steps and then focus on just the first one and get to it with an effective and focused mindset.

Every time you know you have to do something, tell yourself that you want to do it. You are more likely to do certain things when you feel like you are doing them for yourself. Work is about “I want to”, not “I have to”.

This exercise is a very effective way of making people realize that what they are doing in life is their choice, even if initially it does not make them happy. Think about how you want to spend your free time, no matter if it is a work break or a lazy evening. It’s likely that you’ll want to spend that time on something you really enjoy doing, like hiking or spending time.

Recent research suggests that surrounding yourself with hard workers can motivate you to become more productive. Being in one room with people who are focused on work means that you will be less inclined to lose focus. This explains why it is better to study in a library than at home. Work is similar to studying. 

There is no point in going around telling yourself that you are a lazy person who just can’t do anything properly. What we tell ourselves is very important because it does impact what we do. Our self-esteem will be bruised, and it will result in developing irrational fears that stop us from reaching our full potential.

You may become so negative that you will give up trying anything new and it will result in you becoming detached from the world. Constantly remind yourself to be positive and focus on doing your best rather than trying to reach perfection.