How do you find motivation to do work when you have to do something but it feels like a lazy day?

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Evan O.

If that’s something that I know I can do today instead of tomorrow I’ll go for it, especially if it’s important. I don’t like to waste time if that means I won’t have time in the future

Vaishnavi U.

I talk to friends or family and ask them to hype me up.😂 I sometimes watch motivational videos. Or sometimes I just think of how far I am from where I want to see my self.

رنا حاتم N.

I think about why i do that work, if it’s not necessary u won’t be bothering yourself trying to do it, u can just leave it undone, but because it is ACTUALLY IMPORTANT u r thinking about how to achieve it, so u’ll certainly find a convecing answer for "why am i doing this?" And don’t think about how tiring this work may be, just think about how happy u’ll be when u achieve it.

Mary E.

I tell myself, the quicker I do it and complete it, I can then treat myself and have a lazy moment. Also, things that need to be done, I repeat to myself " Just do it". Then I don’t have to revisit it again, it’s done and I can move on then enjoy some lazy time or a fun hobby or movie at the end of my day.

Ivona Z.

If it really is a lazy or a bad day, I don’t do the work. If I did it, I wouldn’t give 100% in that work and it wouldn’t be good as it needs to be. I’d rather stay in bed or have a rest day than do a bad work. Always make a good work schedule and then you might not have to do it last day when you are feeling lazy.

Maggi A.

I try to be productive and focus on the impact of the work if not done, so that makes me find a bit motivation. I write letters to myself for motivation and I try to read it everyday. But I feel like I am lazy yet I do many things to be motivated. These motivations will only last a few minutes. Then I get distracted.

Dimitra C.

I just think , how freer i will be later , so i can have time with myself such as workout , spend time with my family etc

Brent P.

I have to do my homework, so I’ll just do it as soon as I can. In the afternoon, when I finish it I can relax and dedicate myself to my hobbies or to sleep!

Florien Q.

I actually have that quit a lot, and i hate it. Mostly I give up and watch netflix, but that doesn’t help me at all! I like to just start, do something easy, to start with. For example, draw something, dance a bit, or clean your room. Then I usually have an energy bump sort of, and i start my work. It also helps to make a planning, or maka some fruit or a smoothie to get your energy from. Good luck!!

Jana 145 N.

Just do it without overthinking and getting overwhelmed, basically force yourself to do it , nope not gonna do anything till I finish this task and put for yourself a legit reward that will let you do that task ,hope this helps

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