How To Keep Yourself Motivated During A Boring Task

How To Keep Yourself Motivated During A Boring Task

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Kieth.DTM

Sep 7 2010, 04:54 AM

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How to Keep Yourself Motivated During a Boring Task

Some tasks are extremely boring. However much you want to achieve and to complete them there may be part of the task which you find very monotonous and it becomes quite difficult to keep going with what you have to do.

Here are some ways you can keep yourself motivated during a boring task:

Play some lively music. If your task involves a physical activity than playing some dance music with a good beat could help you keep going and complete the part of the task that is so boring.

Put the radio on. If the boring task involves a monotonous procedure and you don't really have too concentrate too much on what you're doing then listening to a good play on the radio or a comedy programme can take your mind off how boring your task is while you are completing it.

Have some refreshments. If you're feeling bored by your task than having a short break to have a drink of tea or coffee and a snack to meet can give you renewed energy to continue with the task even if it is rather boring.That
Take a break and go for a walk. Get outside, breathe some fresh air, and walk or run briskly for up to half an hour and then return refreshed and the task won't seem quite so boring.

Find someone else to do the task with you. People are bored by different things and if you can find a friend or colleague to work with you for a while, he or she might experience your boring task as something quite interesting.

Put motivating messages on post-it notes and stick these all over the place where you can see them as you continue with your task. If your boring task involves numbers of things you have to do then you could cross off these as you do complete them.

Remind yourself why you are doing these tasks and keep picturing what it will be like when you achieve what you are aiming for.

Make sure that you remind yourself how the end justifies what you are doing which seems so boring.
Change your mindset and find reasons why what you're doing is not at all boring.

Tell yourself how interesting the task is and how will much you will benefit when you've completed it.
Find out how other people have managed to complete similar tasks and if they can suggest something which will make it much less boring for you.

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I4Visual	Sep 7 2010, 09:51 AM Post #2
New Money Maker Group: Members Posts: 20 Dream Points: 205 Experience Points: 75 Joined: 2-September 10 Member No.: 109,187	Thanks Keith, I've read alot of motivational threads, you've really quite simlified it for me in general, even though you have writtien alot it flows well if you see waht I mean. I would say it's just important to look on the good side of things, appreciate the little things in life like a sunny day or even a cool rainy day, i like the rain myself, it's relaxing. -------------------- I4 Visual Media Ltd. - Website Designers

robertreich	Sep 27 2010, 07:27 AM Post #3
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199$fee	Oct 2 2010, 08:48 PM Post #4
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theonlinemoneymaker	Oct 10 2010, 10:37 AM Post #5
New Money Maker Group: Members Posts: 3 Dream Points: 74 Experience Points: 56 Joined: 10-October 10 Member No.: 113,970	I need some or all of this topic right now. I spend 1 hour a day on one of the most boring tasks online and I will be printing this post out and putting it on my home office wall with "VERY LARGE BULLET POINTS" to keep me motivated !! thanks Keith -------------------- Regards, John The Online Money Maker Arigna Marketing & Promotions

RakingItIn	Oct 17 2010, 01:22 PM Post #6
Active Money Maker Group: Members Posts: 403 Dream Points: 2,827 Experience Points: 504 Joined: 8-January 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 81,803	A boring, monotonous task does indeed takes a lot of determination and focus to finish. And these suggestions will surely help to make it a lot easier. Thank you for sharing this tips. -------------------- Raking It In

mitchelj00	Oct 21 2010, 05:56 AM Post #7
New Money Maker Group: Members Posts: 2 Dream Points: 62 Experience Points: 52 Joined: 21-October 10 Member No.: 115,518	It is very motivated through the high level of the boring task which is elaborated with the self improvement. Thanks for sharing with us. ____________________________________ kanyakumari \| Kanyakumari Photos \| Kanyakumari Tourism -------------------- This is a Default Signature Update your Signature \| Upload your Picture/Avarta Click here to Advertise on DTM \| Free Directory Listing Click here if you have a blog! \| DTM Monthly Contest! Cash and Prizes to be won! Enjoy more benefits by upgrading your account!

telltimmy1	Jan 17 2011, 07:09 AM Post #8
Active Money Maker Group: Members Posts: 138 Dream Points: 942 Experience Points: 211 Joined: 17-January 11 Member No.: 131,523	During my tough job work I keep myself motivated by listening fast music and by eating something crispy besides. -------------------- Business Directory

Nemam	Jan 18 2011, 06:20 PM Post #9
Active Money Maker Group: Members Posts: 305 Dream Points: 724 Experience Points: 369 Joined: 28-September 10 Member No.: 112,548	I really liked this topic. These advice are very useful for me, especially advice to listen to music -------------------- THE FUTURE IS IN THE PRESENT

larsenhaze	Jan 29 2011, 12:49 PM Post #10
New Money Maker Group: Members Posts: 5 Dream Points: 60 Experience Points: 55 Joined: 29-January 11 Member No.: 134,268	My motivation technique is to represent me as successful and affirm this mental image of at least five times a day, especially before bedtime and immediately after awakening. -------------------- Dell 2011 coupons

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