Note: This article is from personal development coach Daniel Wood, who talks about how to get rid of stress through motivation.
Achieving satisfactory results becomes nearly impossible without motivation, but with motivation, one can achieve remarkable accomplishments and unprecedented success. There have been times when I felt like I had no reason to get out of bed, and there have also been times when I couldn't sleep because there were so many fun things I could have done.
While motivation fluctuates, there are numerous strategies we can employ to sustain it for a prolonged period and prevent it from diminishing even more when it's at its lowest.
Motivation at work
I was so excited to start my first sales job that I worked hard and pushed myself more than ever. Things went well for about six months, at which point I realized that this job was not right for me for several reasons, primarily the company culture.
The goal of the business plan was to "trick" customers into purchasing the product, which did not appeal to me. As a result, my motivation started to decline, and I became less productive.
I stayed on the job for over a year before submitting my resignation. However, my motivation returned when I was offered a position at a company with a better culture and product line. Since then, I've learned some techniques for staying motivated.
It is said that you cannot motivate others; only they can motivate themselves. However, there is some truth and error to this statement. Our internal motivation propels us forward, but there are techniques you can use to boost your motivation and direct it toward a particular goal.
4 Strategies to De-stress Through Motivation
1. Clarity
Your motivation will soar when your goals are clear because you'll have a reason to work harder and attain your goals, which will give you a significant boost of strength and motivation.
2. Write all your projects
Understanding where you should begin work will help you understand why you feel anxious. For instance, during our initial meeting two years prior, a new student shared some intriguing information with me:
"I want to get better at managing my time, so I worked on it a lot. I made time management a priority and made a weekly plan, but when I go to start, there are many other things I should be doing. I get confused and go into a mental spiral, and I'm surprised when an hour goes by without me doing anything. Is there a way to deal with this?"
That is a common problem, and you may have encountered this issue before, so you should be aware of everything you need to do. With a general understanding of the issue, you'll find it easier to concentrate on each task independently.
At first, it might be confusing. I encouraged my wife to try writing down everything she needed to do the first time. She didn't want it because she thought looking at the list would make it more realistic, which would make her more stressed. However, stress is brought on by thinking about and reminding yourself of tasks, and she will never be able to complete anything.
However, it makes listing all those tasks much easier for you. You can set that list aside because you know you'll get back to it soon, but for now, ask yourself, "What am I thinking? What tasks should you focus on? " Jot down every item on the list, including minor details.
3. Define the next steps
By identifying your next steps, you will have an easy list to implement. Tasks get smaller and smoother to accomplish to make progress in the project. It also saves you the trouble of thinking about what to do when you start a new task.
4. Make sure you know all the tasks
Knowing that you haven't overlooked any tasks allows you to concentrate on the first one, which improves effectiveness, reduces stress, and shrinks your to-do list. This positivity then encourages you to be even more productive.
In conclusion
Motivation is the engine that propels us toward our objectives. When our motivation is high, we are more resilient to stress and other demands; when it is low, we become frustrated.
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