Overcome yourself, overcome your "inner pig dog". We all know the feeling of having to do things that are unpleasant but that we really shouldn't put off. It's so much easier to put off unloved tasks until later, but in many cases it's precisely the putting off that costs time and effort in the long run. Read on to find out how you can trick yourself into doing a chore.
Imagine coming home after a long day at work, eating dinner and then wanting nothing more than to plop down on the couch and relax. Let the mess in the kitchen wait until tomorrow! But wait: here's how you can change your attitude.
If you are tempted to give in to your inner bastard, put yourself in your tomorrow self. Imagine waking up in the morning and coming into the untidy kitchen with last night's dishes. How much more satisfied will you be in the morning when everything is done? Then you will be so proud of yourself that you have managed to tidy up despite your tiredness.
The trick to an unpleasant duty is to always do something good for your future self. The future self is something that should be very close to your heart and you should not saddle it with more work and frustration. Take every opportunity to please your future self!
Even if you don't feel like it at the moment, lean into the you of tomorrow to act more responsibly today.
So the next time you're deciding whether to go for a run or watch a movie, think about your future self and how good you always feel after a run.
And if you put off a time-consuming project until tomorrow, think about how much more stressful it will be tomorrow when you have all the more to do.
This little trick can really help you to look further ahead and ensure your success and wellbeing for tomorrow. So what can you do right now that will benefit you considerably tomorrow? Your future self will thank you.
Overcome yourself, here is your way to success
1. admit to yourself that you are not motivated. Maybe write down how you feel and what you think when you can't bring yourself to do a job.
2. don't run away from it. It is more emotionally exhausting to feel discouraged after undone work than to deal with the momentary frustration of the task.
Don't blame yourself if you put things off from time to time. Instead, become aware of your habits and gently persuade yourself to do a task sooner rather than later.
4. try to understand your learning or working style better. What makes your work easier? We all tend to have pleasant experiences and it is natural that we tend to avoid uncomfortable, boring tasks and duties. So try to make your experience as interesting as possible.
Don't question your abilities. Don't compare yourself to others and don't hide your light under a bushel.
Imagine how you start. Start working, even if it's only 20 minutes. Don't be afraid of moving slowly, just beware of standing still!
Focus on the task at hand. Prioritise the most important tasks and avoid multi-tasking.
Share any difficulties and/or intentions with others. This can help you to engage with the process and identify the important tasks. Communication / externalisation can help you to commit to immediate goals, and you can also learn other points of view and tips.
Take a time-bound approach to planning your tasks. Ask yourself: "How much can I achieve in the next 2 hours?" instead of 'Can I do all the tasks? This way you will not be easily overwhelmed by the size of the task.
Remember that every task can be a challenge. It is not easy and can even be unpleasant, but the sense of achievement comes when you reach the goal. This is a feeling of fulfilment and satisfaction. Focus on the result and not on the struggle!
