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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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!!

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

I like to plan my days and prioritise my main to-dos the day/night before, and it may just be me, but if I have a clear, tidy, and welcoming workspace I tend to be more motivated to do work.

I start with something that I like to do to feel more energized and then find motivation to do my work. And give myself a reward after finishing it

I think about how I will regret laying in bed for so long, or not being productive in the morning, because at the end of the day, i will look back and think “oh no; i didn’t do this” and i usually like to watch a motivation video that tells me to get up and spend the day right or just a reminder.

I set a time limit for how long I will work, knowing that once I'm in the flow I'll probably be tempted to keep going. I also like to remind myself that I will be able to relax without feeling guilty once I've gotten some work done. Otherwise I would just be thinking about what I should be doing while trying to relax.

I try and remind myself of the benefits the task will have on me and how once I’ve done it I can do something else I enjoy. I try and find something that will motivate me to do the task before all my motivation is lost. An example is I struggle with finding the motivation to do school work but I know if I work hard there will be positive outcomes at the end of it like good grades and eventually a good job.

for me, i am a computer science student. i enjoy my work but when i dont, i make something to drink like tea or coffee, and use it as a reward. if its not big enough of a motivation i go down to get drinks

I normally do the stuff that comes to my mind.Once Ive finished doing so,then I can finally focus on the task i need to focus on.

Start from the easiest tasks, think about the consequences of not doing what I'm supposed to, drink coffee to increase my energy level

I get up and put my favorite songs and vibe or when I'm really tired and I don't want to get up I usually go to the bathroom and brush my teeth that's the things I do 🙂

I don't know how to answer that i am pretty bad in explaining things…. But making a time table for the day makes me feel good and it give me a push to do something.. And i made a small corner in my room i don't know why but just sitting there and thinking about something does motivate me.. I am sure it seems weird but it surely works for me

I listen to “Arrival of the Birds” it really puts you in the mood to get on with your life and not waste it away… listening to any music that makes you happy is a good way to boost your motivation… even on your lowest day you’ll always find a way to make it back to the top

If I get up and feel lazy, I go on my phone turn on some music. Music gets me in the mood of doing things. That’s how u get so much work done on a Sunday.

I try to prioritize and follow my body. If the day is feeling lazy, I might give myself the morning off and just ho with that, but I must commit to an afternoon shift/night work to catch up. Everything is a negotiation, even with yourself.

Getting inspiration is really important. After having a big holiday for me it’s difficult to start working again, but you have to remember why you’re doing this. Constantly work is the best way to achieves your dreams, and I mean it in every possible way. If you don’t remember why you do your daily work search in media some people that actually has what you want .

I find it so helpful and kindly way to remember me in every time that I should do something and this is make me feel so proud and thankful 😇😊

Some stretching or good music may help. Find music that lifts you up and makes you dance, but also make sure to properly organize your work if you have to do something.

Change your mindset. Decide you will be motivated today. Try affirmations. I am motivated. I am determined. I am successful. I am driven. Take a cold shower to wake you up. Or coffee. Do some yoga, meditation or breathwork to get your energies flowing. Try to just set small attainable goals so you feel like you at least did something for the day

remembering that I'll be able to just lay on my bed, if I do my work now.
I think about what I could do after I've finished what I have to do and how proud I'll be when I do it even though I didn't want to in the first place

First I think, would I let my annoying fictional middle school sibling skip today? Probably not. If that doesn't work, I think of my future and how amazing and easy it will be in college to have great work ethic. I will have a routine already set up, unlike other freshmen who are just figuring it out. Then I'll have more time for video games and clubs!

I usually see quotes that lift my spirits or I can also watch the productive youtube channel so that I am also inspired to get rid of laziness

We all have that kind of day when you don't feel like doing anything but I need to always remember that it's not I'm the one who's tired and all so doing more good deeds could always make you feel better about yourself even just a simple thing.its not really realted to the question but just know that you're a great person😉

To find motivation to do things, I change the setting of where I am and how I am. First, I'm going to take a brisk walk outside or do a few skips with a rope or dance my heart out for a few minutes. Anything to get my blood pumping. Then I move to a different location to do the task I needed done (like studying for example). If it is something you have to do in that exact spot like maybe cleaning your room, just put on some music and you are good to go.

I always try to drink a glass of water and get some fresh air. Just go outside for a minute or two, even if it is freezing, then only a few seconds is enough to freshen you up!

I usually don’t, it is something I find myself constantly needing to work on. I feel lately I am being lazy rather than productive which is not great with my exams coming up but luckily I am presented with nothing but time again home now and opportunities to work so I will work on one small not too readily needed rather enjoyable piece of work then check that off my to do list before doing one big important possibly boring thing right away in the morning when I feel most productive. I will also make sure I eat and exercise well and enough. I will do this everyday for 66 days until a habit has formed and will use self discipline to power through when I don’t feel like it because I have a good reason to get things done that I can look back on.

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I just push myself to do it cause I know the day will end at some stage and I'm not going to feel lazy for eva it's just a moment i will feel better the next day

I recognise that I might not be able to do whatever my goal is, and leave it for the next day, if I can; if I can't I chip away at it by doing little bits at a time, that way even if I don't end up completing it, it's at least partially completed.

I start by giving me a reward ( like an episode of a series) that i’ll get after finishing working then i start doing something that I don’t really like while listening to something relaxing to keep me going

I watch 'Study To Success' when I feel lazy and is not interested in doing anything. Or if you don't want to waste your time, then you can write all the things you want to do that particular day, and then read any motivational quotes or see someone who motivates you.

The first way is think about many things that I should do and bad things if I don't do.If it can't help, reading books or watching drama about people who try hard and succeed.If it can't help, I uninstalled application that makes me lazy.(eg; Facebook

Great question. I try to make it fun. If it's active, like an errand or a chore, I throw on some music and try to push thru! If it's more cerebral, like homework, something for my job, or even a hobby, I try to set myself a timer. Do the thing, give it five minutes, then give myself a smile and a good job and add more time… before I realize it, I've forgotten about setting the timer and I am just interested in completing the task! Push thru, you've got this!

Think about it. Your future etc.. What would happen of you did that specific work and how it woulf change you.. if that purpose is not enough to get you to work, have a bath, this way instead of scrolling through TikTok or any other social media you would improve yourself in a way.. Now try to work again, if that too doesnt work.. watch motivational videos ln YouTube, but now you have a choice to distract your self but keep repeating to yourself 'self control, self control' and watch only relavent stuff

For focus you should try the enrgizing breath in this app or you can listin to some study tunes. If the latters or numbers start turning into a big black mess go outside for five minutes of wash your face and you should be fine. I belive in you!

Well I try to ask someone to push me to do my work, then after some time I continue to do it naturally.
But when I can't ask anyone for a push, I'm pushing myself by thinking that if I don't do it in that moment then I'll never do it right before the deadline, and that makes me scared that I won't finish it hahaha

Actually, I always try to avoid negative feelings and thoughts so I keep my self busy to not to give them any chance to just come in my mind and make the mess all over.
Secondly, when I feel like I am getting lazy, I sit in peace for a while and start observing my surroundings,.. well…. there are different things for everyone which motivates them. That observation also encourages me o write my thoughts, do some poetry and write some lines of my novel.

I put my favourite music, grab some tasty snacks , light some candles and put a TIMER .You don't have to work for hours on your task, when you are not in the mood, even if it's needed. Try to concentrate even for 20 minutes .Some is better than none. Baby steps !!!( So u don't have to deal with the chaos later)

Think about the reward. Divide the task in small fractions and focus on one little activity at a time. It's easier to do something simple and quick. Then, before you realize, you'll already be halfway through the main task, so it will not longer be a lazy day and you'll be motivated.

I have a meeting every morning so I have to get up. And if I have a lazy moment through out the day I will listen to music or watch a short video or talk to a collegue (small break) and then continue to work.

II say if I don't do it today well I will have to do it tomorrow so it is better to do it now than tomorrow because tomorrow never comes

I think about my goal . When I'm lazy just I talk to my self . if you do your work ,you will can't finish things in your life

I try and make it fun. I like listening to music or my favorite podcast during the task or draw and play around in a notebook.

Either talk myself into doing it, psyching myself up and forcing myself to sit and focus because it is important. Or I promise myself a reward if I do it, and deny that thing if I don't.

That's a good question ! Actually the thing is we need to get things done for our better future as I like expensive things and indeed everyone does. So , You need to get up and should get ready to do your things on mark as nobody will be there for you in future . You gotta do it by yourself ! I believe in you because I know you have the capability to do that ! Good luck dear friend ! 💌

I break the task into small manageable chunks and take breaks. It feels good when you finish one small chunk of work, no matter how small it is. This motivates you to work on the next chunk of work. Also, taking breaks really helps you stay motivated. Lastly, don’t push yourself too much, it’s okay to take a day or two off if you need to restore your energy and productivity.

I think about the importance of things i want to do , and how i will feel after doing it , and maybe do some exercises it will refresh you , do something you love or something you used to do , and i think if there is someone supporting you, you will always have motivation

I try to focus on what’s most important and most immediate and to not ask too much of myself at one time if I can just get started it all flows a lot better I just have to be very careful not to overburden myself and overwhelm myselfAny but I like the hydration one it is a place to start.

I will reflect on my lazy state and tell myself it will take just 3 minutes to do this very important thing. Than I can be back to my lazy state without interruptions. Than I will quickly act on my thoughts.

List all the tasks you have to accomplish and start with the easiest task, finishing that will give you a sense of accomplishment which will give you the fuel to tackle the big ones

I usually write my daily to do list and tackle the hardest thing first. But I set a specific timer on like 1 hour and just do it for that long. By the end of the hour I usually am in the zone so I keep going. The more I finish, the more I’m motivated to finish my other tasks. After a while, when I feel like I’ve accomplished something, I’ll take a self care break.

I struggle with finding motivation in myself so when my boyfriend starts going I use that as my motivation until I can get the motivation from within.

I pick something smaller, but on the same topic of something I am working on, and I do that. It helps me feel accomplished so im not in a slump the next day for being lazy

I really don’t want to get up and do that work but suddenly I think about my goals and dreams and the toxic people and then automatically my mood changes and start doing the work but

Well I have a really hard time in those situations , I end up doing things but not many and because it is my duty to do so , but it is so exhausting.

Sometimes i feel very lazy, but i say to my self "cmon girl let's do this, it will be better" or ill drink some coffe and everything goes perfect

If I really want to accomplish my goal I push myself a bit harder. However, if I reached my minimal goals(4) for the day. I take the down time.

I think when I feel lazy, I'll think of my future because if I'm doing the lazy things all day, I'll waste my time and there's no advanced with it.. so I should thinking about my own future to be successful.

Even though I’m a procrastinator and most of the time lazy myself I try to see the good in the thing that I don’t want to do if it’s studying then I’d make it interesting to myself as a way of luring myself into doing it maybe convincing myself that I get a treat if I do it or sometimes I would paste pictures of things that I love in books of subjects that I hate. Even if it’s a lazy day convince yourself what good comes after getting it done sometimes productive days make you feel good about yourself.

I think my responsibility will let me to go for work bythe way. But if i feel bad someday, i would sooth me by some cup of hot coffee.

I start with just 5 minutes of work and then, more often than not, I feel like continuing to work. I make sure to work in bursts of an hour maximum, and take 5-minute breaks in between to eat, stretch, relax.
The key is to just start, and the rest follows.

Well that depends. If i can do someday my work and feel tired, a lazy day is just what i need. On the other hand if u have to get work done, a cup of tea, some music and fresh air help a lot on focusing.

I usually listen to music or watch some motivational videos. I ask myslef " Why should I do this" " For who am I doing it". 🌱

I try to enjoy the work as much as possible. I set up my desk with a candle and fairy lights and make myself a coat drink. This gets me in the mood to work and be productive in a healthy way without stress or dreading doing the work

Motivation is something that i dont have. I force myself to do stuff. To be honest i feel motivated by motivational phases and people who have been at their worse but are now the most happiest people.

se non faccio le task poi rimango sempre nello stesso livello e non ottengo ricompense rallentando l'andamento del gioco

Never think that a day is a lazy day. I imqgine everyday as a over-productive day, and with that I can get something done, or even, someday I really am over-productive.

think about how you'll feel after you've done this thing you need to do. You will feel good about your self, maybe proud. You will feel better and this action can maybe break your lazy day and turn it into a productive day even though you did only one thing.

When I don't have motivation to do something because I have a lazy day I reevaluate how important is this thing to me. If it ins't important and it dosen't stress me i simply don't do it. On the other hand if it is important I will separate it into small bits,amd do them one at the time. If I have to fo 20 problems i wil do like 2 and then take a 5 minute break or I will reward myself (watch a tik tok or eat some sweets). If I need to do the task very quickly and I don't have time I will take five minutes to think about all af the good things I can do after I do the task. This way I can motivate myself! 😁 HOPE THIS HELPED!

Same just like me and you need to do something chill like breathe, drink water, get some refresh air at the outside or take a shower. That will help you and you also can do something that you love. You should try it. If that doesn't help, you can close your eyes and breathe.

i just think about how if i work hard today it will pay off in the future usually. i like to think about how getting up and moving will make me feel better than just doing nothing. but it is good to have lazy days every now and then

Reprogram your subconscious mind by saying repeadtedly that i am going to wake up at 6am before sleeping. You will wake up without any alarm because subconscious never sleeps .

Thinking about the deadline. Thinking that i will be relieved once it's done. Thinking about enjoyment when i cross it off my to do list. Thinking about my motives, why i should do that thing, why it is good/important to me

Just set a timer and work for an hour see how much you have done and then have a rest sometimes this can motivate you in to finishing you're working

I usually search quotes/motivation videos at YouTube. I also like to write my goals before studying so I will be motivated the whole day. If you feel unmotivated/tired, go get some rest. It can boost your energy and will make you feel motivated 🙂

I find timers to be really helpful when I have to do something I don’t want to do like studying . It makes me feel better to know that I only have to dedicate X amount of time. Also rewards help too 🙂

I believe we are here to learn to live better and teach others to do it. That's what moves me. Live to learn everyday 😀

I’d ask myself these questions:
• Am I really so exhausted and dejected that I shall procrastinate all day?
• Will this make me feel better afterwards?

My thoughts mostly go around on the last question, because I am completely aware that I can do much more than lazing around, as it won’t do me any better.

In the meantime, I also compare my situations to that of other people that are going through hardship to make their dreams come true.
I always admired their determination and persistence and I aspire to have such ambition.

So without further notice, I get back to work, with the intent to achieve something everyday.

I just do it. You are going to have more days like this anyway so just do it. Getting used to these things is a big part of life.

In lazy days I hate to work or working with min energy and try not to push on my self as sometimes we need to take a break to can move on later as we are human being but if it's necessary so I set a time to finish it and tell my self that I will get free time for my self if i could finish my work or I will buy something new to motivate

I usually would start by reading or clean my room or something like that to get you more productive. Id then start with small things for work. That would motivate me a little to start doing work and gradually increase to doing more longer work. I hope.you understand me. 🙂

Well, I guess I would just force myself to complete my works but not doing them with the mindset that I should do perfectly. I would tell myself that to perfect those works, just choose another day when you feel energetic enough to do so.

Wow it sounds like you have my exact same struggle. I’m a night owl and it’s hard to get up early, but once I wake up late it feels like I already wasted the day and I end up giving up on any motivation. The best thing I found I can do for myself is to establish a sleep schedule where I get enough sleep but also where I can wake up earlier. 10:30 bed and 6:30 wake is my ideal sleep and wake times for starting a successfully motivated day. Hope this helps & good luck!!

I usually can’t find motivation when I am feeling off and don’t wanna do the work but sometimes I tell myself that I don’t have to say I have to do it , I will just start and that’s it cuz when u say u have to do sth it usually discourage u more , but when u put urself in the position , u actually start working

I have a hard time but I can overcome when I realize that many problems in life have been overcome and one of the problems has been my laziness and I think that little by little I have overcome it

Force yourself to do a little bit of exercise,read a self help book or meditate for a few minutes..this will change your perception of the day..that's how I studied today