Some days you just want to sit down and relax when the work day ends. Nothing sounds better than watching a favorite television show, reading a great book, ordering a delivery meal or some other small luxury.
Before you flip on the tube or find that delivery menu, however, you might want to consider turning the situation into a motivational opportunity.
Ask yourself what you still need to do to work toward your personal goals. Do you have a few small tasks you were willing to let slide as you enjoyed that program or dinner?
Is there something you should be doing, as part of your overall plan that you were just going to skip? Is there something you could do that would make you feel better about your day and yourself?
If the answer to any of those questions is, “yes,” it’s time to hold your pleasure hostage. Tell yourself that you get to watch the TV after you do your task or work toward your goal.
Make that small luxury into a reward for a job well done. Not only will you enjoy the reward more that way, you will also be one step closer to the life you have envisioned for yourself.
This simple motivation exercise probably won’t change your life all by itself. However, it can help you to find a spark when you really need it.
Before you flip on the tube or find that delivery menu, however, you might want to consider turning the situation into a motivational opportunity.
Ask yourself what you still need to do to work toward your personal goals. Do you have a few small tasks you were willing to let slide as you enjoyed that program or dinner?
Is there something you should be doing, as part of your overall plan that you were just going to skip? Is there something you could do that would make you feel better about your day and yourself?
If the answer to any of those questions is, “yes,” it’s time to hold your pleasure hostage. Tell yourself that you get to watch the TV after you do your task or work toward your goal.
Make that small luxury into a reward for a job well done. Not only will you enjoy the reward more that way, you will also be one step closer to the life you have envisioned for yourself.
This simple motivation exercise probably won’t change your life all by itself. However, it can help you to find a spark when you really need it.
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