Jobs Magazine December 12 – December 18, 2014 | Page 8

JOBS RESOURCES

4 WAYS

to Motivate Yourself at Work
Whether you are self-employed or in a full-time
job, getting yourself motivated is essential for leading
a happier and more productive working life. Almost
any job can get boring and tedious at times, but getting motivated does not have to be as difficult as you
might think. Once you change your state of mind,
your career or business can start moving forward and
you can start looking forward to improving your life
in a multitude of ways. Here are four ways to motivate yourself at work, whether you are a freelancer or
in a regular employment position.

FOCUS ON THE REWARDS

People spend too much time thinking about the
hard work involved in meeting a goal. While it is
important to have activity goals, particularly as a freelancer, it is also essential to think about the rewards.
If you are in a regular job, you can motivate yourself
by thinking of your next payment date. Perhaps you’ll
have enough money to buy something that you’ve
had your eye on for some time or even go on a short

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holiday. Think about the rewards of your work and
this will help to motivate you to do a better job and
perhaps, ultimately improve those rewards.

COMPETE WITH OTHERS

Competing with others in the workplace might
make you a little unpopular in certain situations but