How to get work done when you’ve lost your enthusiasm
Just a few hours ago I submitted my taxes – they only took about 15 minutes mostly because they were simple and Im broke. But the tax man cometh and taketh anyway. I came to the sad realization that net-net my post tax take home is about as much as my pre-tax salary from my first internship (5 years ago). With this newly gained nugget of wisdom and my growing list of things-that-I need-to-get-done-for-work-by-COB-that-I don’t-care-about, I had a very strong desire to pack up and move to the Cayman Islands. But I can’t afford that. So how to dig deep and find the motivation to be productive when I’ve lost interest. Read on for some ways to trick yourself into being motivated when you’ve lost your enthusiasm
Make everyone think you’re already getting work done
See this article for tips . The idea is to buy yourself time to plan out your day while avoiding other people
Stop Multitasking
Having too much going on zaps energy and makes it difficult to focus. Instead of half-a$$ing several things, whole-a$$ one or two things. You have to choose one thing to do right now, focus on that and then move on. You won't screw up if you start with something really small and really easy.
Block off some time… later
Block off time on your calendar to work on one or two items. This way you know you will be working on a set task for a fixed amount time and only that task. If you know you are going to spend time on it later, that’s less time you will be distracted by it now
Know when to switch
Allot times for working on certain tasks - if you know you only have a certain amount of time you are allocating to a certain task, you’ll be more focused on getting more done within that timeframe and at least you know it won’t go on all day.
A working list of things i don’t know
A big time waster for me is spent looking up random things that I need more info on either related to my current task or not. I end up wasting time looking up some obscure fact and then next thing I know I’ve just lost 20 minutes. Rather, have a working list somewhere that you can right this random stuff down and come back to it later.
Keep a “Got Done” list
Worst then spending 20 minutes on nothing, is rounding out the day, looking at all the stuff you have left to do and having no idea what you got done for that day. Rather than making a “to-do list” jot down the things you got done. At least then you’ll know what you wasted your time on.
As for me, I spent most of the day on the first item of this list. But tomorrow I’ll practice what I preach…maybe…What helps you get the job done when you could care less about it?
dude, sorry to say, but i think all 6 of your suggestions are bs. they may actually be counter productive. all you have to remember is:
GSD -> GET SHIT DONE.
if you feel bored -> GSD if you feel tired -> GSD if you feel overworked -> GSD if you're GSDing - still think GSD. bam.
How is prioritizing and marking things off on your calendar counter-productive? Knowing what you're doing and when you have to do it is the best way to GSD in my opinion. Especially when you're eclipsing the 70 hours a week mark, trying to multitask with no direction is horribly inefficient.
Sometimes you can't GSD. I actually browse WSO for a few minutes several times a day just to recharge. I now work in F500 so its a little (lot) easier for me to skate than most of you guys.
Caffeine, momentum, deadlines.
My paycheck motivates me to get shit done. Once you learn how to operate in a constant stare of utter misery and despair you will be perfectly fine.
ABC-->Always Be Closing, AIDA-->Attention Interest Decision Action. Fuck or walk you close or you hit the bricks. Just remember these simple rules when you are feeling unmotivated :D
I agree with what ANT. To a certain extent, people who come from difficult backgrounds tends to know how it feels to be fucking miserable and still GSD. My utter hatred for the lack of value that I add in my job doesn't stop me one bit.
how about you just do your fucking job..it's why you're there, and why you get paid
Deadmau5.
You're welcome.
i also like deadmau5 so you get a +1.
i'm fucking burnt out on corporate FP&A. been doing the same shit for 3 years now almost... somebody help me!
:-/
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