Nobody then encouraged her to follow her dream of becoming a writer. Fortunately, she persisted and became one of the most famous novelists. These kinds of success stories—of people who persevered until they realised their goals—are fascinating to us all.
However, you are just an ordinary person working quietly toward your objectives. You are not J.K. Rowling. So consider this: How motivated do you feel to work towards your goals daily, on a scale of 1 to 10 (where 10 represents peak motivation)? Is your motivation level a 10, or is it a 1 (meaning you find the task extremely difficult)?
You are likely working on a tedious task if your motivation is low.
What Is a Tedious Task?
You have to deal with a tedious task to pursue any goal you are trying to achieve but would rather not undertake. For example, running 12 kilometres at 5:30 a.m. every morning to train for a marathon can occasionally turn into a tedious task that must be completed to reach the marathon goal. Also, changing a child's diapers can be extremely tedious, even if you do everything you can to ensure that they are raised properly.
However, as you may already be aware, life is inherently imperfect and is full of challenges, including tedious tasks. Therefore, how do we handle these tedious tasks? How can we at least lessen them if we cannot eliminate them so they don't hinder our progress, particularly when we are aware that it will take time to accomplish our goal? Here are 4 ways to help you:
1. Your Goal Must Be Necessary
Using the example of successfully raising a child again, this is something that all parents "need" or "must" do. Even in the most difficult situations, most parents never give up on their children. Every long-term objective you have set for yourself should be examined, as should your desire to accomplish it. Otherwise, tedious tasks may make you give up.
2. Be Prepared to Deal with Tedious Tasks Constantly
Moms always pack extra diapers for their children, and marathoners always have sports equipment and running shoes on hand so they can head straight to the track after work. If you don't go straight to training after work, training can become tedious because you might experience extreme comfort or fatigue and not feel like going out again.
3. Surround Yourself with Positive Thoughts Daily
Listen to motivational speakers every morning, whether while showering or driving. It's easier for you to stay motivated when you're listening to positive thoughts all the time, while it might be harder for you to concentrate when you stop doing so.
4. Avoid Exhausting Yourself
Take as much time as you need to rest, and try to set aside some time for enjoyable activities unrelated to your goal. You might feel a little more energised after doing this.
In Conclusion
Every successful person must handle a tedious task at some point to achieve their goal. For example, American speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno slipped in the 1000-meter race at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, while attempting to finish in second place.
However, he did not give up; his perseverance and never-give-up mindset eventually helped him win a bronze medal. Eventually, he became the most decorated American athlete in the Winter Olympics with seven medals.
There are millions of newborns worldwide, and parents are required to change their diapers. It is a tedious task that must be dealt with because children must grow up.
However, suppose you have tried the abovementioned four ways and still need help maintaining your motivation. In that case, you can try two things: either take a mentally empty week-long vacation and do nothing related to your goal to calm down and relax before returning energetically to your work. Or you can try changing your strategy.
If you're unhappy with the outcomes or the steps required to reach your objective, consider whether there's a quicker and simpler way to do it.
For example, J.K. Rowling had to rely on social welfare after she was fired from her job that provided for her and her daughter. However, she kept writing. Her strategy was a forced but necessary change. Eventually, her book became the first novel in the Harry Potter series, earning her millions of dollars.
Fortunately, you don't have to rely on social welfare to deal with tedious tasks. Even though you may not have accomplished what Rowling has, there is no reason why you cannot in the long run, particularly if you learn how to deal with tedious tasks.
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