12 Tips To Motivate Yourself To Do Work

R.I.P. my three week break from school. 

I’ve already gone through the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Tomorrow, I have to re-immerse myself into society and trick people into thinking I’m a functional student. I enjoyed my break, but I didn’t do nearly as much work as I usually do during the school year. I have to switch gears, focus on school, and re-motivate myself to get work done.

I shared what I do when I feel unmotivated on Tumblr, but I thought I would transfer it as a blog post (and slightly modify it) to help any of you who need it. Here’s to two more months of school until I can finally go home (and cry) 🥂:  

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Tidy Up

Clean your living quarters and declutter your work space.

Take a Shower or Bath

Wash your body and clear your mind.

Step Outside

Breathe some fresh air and appreciate nature. Maybe even go for a walk.

Try Meditating 

Even if it’s just for five minutes. There are a lot of great guided meditations on Youtube [x] [x] [x] if you’ve never meditated before.

Drink Water

Hydrate yourself. People are always yelling about it, but for a good reason; Apparently, even mild dehydration can alter mood.

Talk to Someone

It can be a good friend, a family member, or even a stranger. Just socialize a bit.

Music 

Listen to your favorite song or album to pump yourself up.

Make a List 

It doesn’t have to just be things you need to get done. It can be your favorite things or stuff you want to do before you die. I personally find making lists relieving, and they inspire me to work harder.

Set a Schedule

This is a new thing I’ve started to do. I’m usually a go-with-the-flow type of person, but assigning attainable tasks to specific days and being able to see it on a monthly scale has allowed me properly manage my time. I use Plan and Google Calendar to schedule my responsibilities.

Work in a New Place 

Go to a library, a coffee shop, or even a park.

Exercise/Stretch

It will ease any tension in your body and make you feel less stressed.

Do Something You Enjoy 

Give yourself a bit of a break and try to study later knowing you were able to do something you like.

Thanks for reading 🙂! What do you do to motivate yourself? Are any of my tips helpful?