These days the mornings seem a little darker and the skies seem a little grayer. This must be November! We've all had those mornings when we'd just like to pull the covers over our heads and forget the world exists. If that's what it takes to re-charge your batteries and you have no obligations... Why Not? However, if you absolutely, positively must get moving here are a few tips I hope you'll find helpful.
- Get a good night's sleep every night. It's impossible to feel motivated if you're tired. The old saying "early to be, early to rise" is accurate. Do not burn the midnight oil....or spend your late evenings in front of the TV. Go to bed early....get up early.
- Before breakfast do some morning exercises. Step out doors, if only briefly to breathe deeply and let the sun shine on your face. Fresh air and sunshine do wonders for your spirits. Always eat a good breakfast.
- Take a good warm shower or bath every morning.
- Dress and groom yourself well.. The better you look, the better you'll feel about yourself. Look at yourself in the mirror before going out and smile. Look at yourself smiling for a full 10 seconds to put a positive self picture in your mind.
- Vary your routine. Do not do the same old things over and over in the same order.
- Remember my suggestion of one hour "think time" every day. Take it to heart. Spend one solid hour of your private time every day in thought, absolute relaxation and reflection.
- Don't drink heavily. Alcohol is a depressant. Avoid the martini lunch and eat healthy food.
- Set attainable goals and constantly find small ways to reward yourself. Motivation is about winning. Find something you can win at every day.
- Make "to do" lists and follow them through. I do this every night before bedtime.
- Find ways to keep smiling throughout the day. Your smile will brighten your day and rub off on others. When you compliment others, you compliment yourself.
- Associate yourself with the best and the brightest. Winners draw motivation from the success of other winners.
- Add a little music to your life. Choose music which will stimulate your senses and sing along in the car (when you're alone..)
- Set realistic deadlines for yourself. People tend to work more enthusiastically if they have a deadline to meet. Learn the art of time management.
- Take short regular breaks throughout your working day. Stand up and stretch!!! Breathe some fresh air.
- Engage in positive interaction with other people. Let your personality shine through with positive thinking and positive comments. Find good things to say, even thought conditions may be to the contrary.
- Take an interest in your work and learn everything you can about it. Knowledge is king!
- Skip coffee with the office gang.... Get out on the street and meet new people.
Don't let this be the "Winter of Your Discontent."
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Thanks. Sincerely, David
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