Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Get yourself out of a slump and back on the road to success

We've all been there, when you're feeling unmotivated and seemingly incapable of doing the tasks that need to be done.

Here are some tips for getting yourself out of a slump and getting back on track:
  1. Write it all out - what do you want, what changes are you looking to make, what is your big dream.
  2. Pick one goal - drill it down to just one goal, make it easy to achieve, now is not the time to challenge yourself too much.
  3. Break it down into steps - write out all the little steps it will take to achieve this goal, and then number them in order of what needs to be done first.
  4. Get organised - what do you need to get it done efficiently, de-clutter your space.
  5. Delegate if possible - recruit others to the cause, or outsource to specialists.
  6. Give yourself a time frame in which to get it done, and try to stick to it.
  7. Re-read your goal and tasks several times a day to keep you focussed. If you find yourself slipping off into the land of YouTube or Facebook, then it is time to read your goal and tasks again.
  8. Look at the other areas in your life that have been pushed off to the side and start to integrate them back into your daily routine. This might be as simple as walking the dog, or getting your receipts filed. 
  9. Congratulate yourself on a job well-done. Every time you achieve something, even the small stuff, give yourself a pat on the back.

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