Motivation

Sometimes we lose focus and it can be difficult to regain our motivation.

For example after you have just finished a 2 week break of school holidays - which for some of you means taking time off to spend with kids, continuing to go to work and have the kids looked after or maybe it means a family holiday.

For those without kids it may mean an increase, decrease or even delays in business.

No matter how the holidays affect you - it probably means a change in routine and increased input required. Even those able to take time off to spend with kids it means trying to entertain them and running about. The school holidays tend to be a whirlwind and before you know it they are back at school and you are trying to get back into your daily routine.

All of these factors can lead to a lack of motivation.

My solution is taking a ‘mental health day’ - basically time out for myself. You may think it ludicrous to consider taking more time off when there is so much to do, however you

really do need to recharge the batteries and really invest some time in ‘you’. 

Use your MHD to rest up - be it staying in and watching movies or getting a massage. Take 1 hour to write down (or read) your goals (these are your motivation) and also your daily routine, picture yourself doing this routine with ease the next day.

Remember, in an emergency situation you are always told to 'look after yourself first' - put on your lifejacket or breathing apparatus before helping others.  The reason is simple, if you can't function, you can't help those around you.

Yours in smart business

Tanja