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How To Keep Productivity High When Motivation Is Low
Plan ahead when energized
Plan ahead for the week, month or year when you are energized and feeling motivated, for better results for getting stuff done.
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Switch or change workplaces
People get tired of their surroundings and a spruce-up can boost their energy and creativity.
Moving furniture or going to a fresh place can help your productivity.
Minimize distractions
Minimizing or removing distractions is a great way to keep your productivity high, and it goes beyond just smartphones.
The root cause is our emotional discomfort and a need to be distracted.
Plan your day calendar reflecting your values, and stay on the tasks at hand.
The 4 keys to ignite productivity
The 4 methods to ignite productivity even when motivation is low:
- Plan ahead when energized
- Find a way to minimize distractions
- Get an outside motivator
- Change or switch workplace
Outside motivator
If you can’t hold yourself accountable, it’s a good idea to bring in an outside influence.
An accountability partner forces you to acknowledge the ways you’re sabotaging yourself, take personal responsibility and complete that to-do list.
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Ask for help
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Don't waste valuable energy
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Cut out the optional
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Design an action plan
Running a thriving business means understanding how to organize your work by importance and knowing when to delegate.
- Find your sweet spot. When you consider taking on a project, see if it aligns with your purpose and the organization's broader goals. Ask yourself if you're the right person with the right skillset.
- Automate. As your company grows, use automation tools for low-level work. It also allows your employees to make more meaningful contributions.
- Set boundaries. Learn to say no to low-level tasks. Set your own limits about what you'll take on.
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