Are you stuck in a rut? Here are six ways to regain your lost motivation

Living the hustle life can often leave you feeling like you have to keep working tirelessly day after day. And in doing so, you can end up feeling stuck sometimes, which is more common (and normal) than you think. The lack of motivation to get things done can be offputting, believe us, we know the feeling. If you've been feeling stuck off-late and are trying to get back into your routine, you've come to the right place. 

Here are six easy tips to help you get back on track and regain your lost motivation. 

Understand the root cause

Oftentimes, understanding the root cause behind your lack of motivation can help you get back on track. And once you do, you will be able to approach it more effectively. For instance, if you find out that your colleagues are demotivating you by indulging in a lot of negative talk, you can start keeping your distance, which can help you maintain a more positive mindset and regain your motivation.

Practice mindfulness

It is important to practice mindfulness especially when you’re low on motivation. It doesn’t have to involve hard-core meditation (although it is great if you decide to do so). It can be as simple as reciting positive affirmations whenever you feel unmotivated. Or you could even discuss it with your loved ones who will readily uplift you with their encouraging words.

Explore it all

Sometimes the primary reason as to why you are unable to get out of a rut is because you lack interest in what you’re doing. The best thing to do, to deal with such situations is to explore with an open heart. Try out as many things as you possibly can and leave nothing on your plate. In the end, you will have at least one thing to look forward to.

Prioritise rest

Sometimes, the lack of motivation stems from your body’s need to rest and relax. Not every time you feel like you do not feel like working, should you push yourself to work. Some days, it’s better to just take it light and slow. Even if it is a Monday!

Switch distractions with productive habits

Imagine this: you’re in the middle of work and suddenly, a friend texts you. You reply, thinking it'll be a short break and before you know it, two hours have passed. Doesn’t feel right, does it? This might be your sign to just swap your distractions with healthy, productive habits. Need a break from work? Try reading. Switching such distractions with healthy habits will still keep your brain active and you will be able to get back to work much quicker than you would otherwise.

Just start

This might seem strange, but sometimes the toughest part of a task is to simply start. If you have to hit the gym early in the morning, the most difficult thing might just be actually getting out of bed in the morning. Want to get done with an important exam revision? Sitting at your desk and opening your book might just be tougher than the actual study. Once you train your brain to simply start, not paying much heed to whether you want to start or not, you will end up realising that the actual task is not half as hard as actually starting it is. And starting only takes about a few minutes. Sweet!

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