FIGURE 18.1 strategies for inserting life into your work
o Plan a special personal highlight for yourself each day a fun, interesting activity or appointment
o Think of the difference you make in the lives of others. If you can't come up with one, start doing something differently.
o Start each day with a simple, short task that you can succeed in accomplishing.
o Set goals for yourself every day. Avoid goals that are too big or too small. Vary the size until you find the ones that are most motivating
o Meet with another person who is an expert in a field you want to learn more about; learning can be very motivating and inspiring.
o Improve your work environment. Add plants, an ionizer, pictures, fresh air, an aquarium, music, and so on
o Demonstrate an attitude of gratitude. Think about how fortunate you are to have your work or any kind of work at all. Think about what gets you motivated in other areas of your life, and apply those strategies to your work.
o Predict how much time a task will take: then try to beat your own prediction.
o Make it fun and challenging Teach another person something that you are learning something you'd like to be better at doing.
o call a local newspaper, and tell them about something positive at your school that has just enough of a twist to it that it warrants media attention.
o Spend time with more excited and enthusiastic friends.
o Give a compliment to three people each day, especially who seem down
o Rearrange your time so that you do fun things to start and end the day
o Go for a walk. Use the time to work yourself up into a passion about something Celebrate your successes every day the little ones your tasks into smaller, more manageable, and motivating ones.
o Make a list of everyone you support and those who support you. Have a talk about job with those who support you
o Read inspiring biographies, or listen to inspiring people speak.