A lot of people lose motivation at work for several reasons. It could be they have gotten too comfortable at their workplace and probably taken their job for granted and lack initiative. Another reason could be that they feel unappreciated and unwanted at their workplace. Maybe they are left out at meetings or decision-making processes.
It could also be that they aren’t given the opportunity to share their ideas or suggestions and when they even do, it is rejected. Sometimes, their brilliant ideas get stolen or someone else gets credit for it. In fact, low wages can also lead to demotivation.
Let’s consider practical ways to regain motivation at work when it’s lost.
Write down the reasons for your work motivation loss
There is always a feeling you have when you’ve lost the zeal and this comes with you going with the flow. If there is no one you can trust to share your challenge with then you can put pen to paper. Write down your troubles.
Take your time and pen it down. It could take some time for you to dig deep and find the root cause of your loss of motivation at work. When you have completed this, try to change your mindset while focusing on the positives.
Remove redundant tasks on your to-do list
One way to boost your work motivation is to remove redundant tasks which would help you break the negative work routine. It also helps you become more productive, avoid procrastination, ensure you’re doing your job the right way, declutters your mind, eases your workload, avoids stress and burnout, and reduces frustration. Focus on smaller meaningful actions instead of huge projects.
Connect with your coworkers
Seeing other people’s good performance can enhance your motivation. So you could try peeking at what your colleagues are doing. Look for colleagues you admire their work ethics and deliver results and find out what they have been up to at work lately. You could connect with them via social media, email, or other platforms.
Challenge yourself
Learning always pushes you out of your comfort zone and when you complete a task or reach a milestone, there is a feeling of satisfaction. As a matter of fact, training and educational opportunities increase the loyalty of employees. Learning new skills can help get you motivated again, it also increases engagement opportunities at work.
Try to recall old memories
Good memories awaken positive feelings. Remembering the good times you have enjoyed at work and the amazing times you may have spent with your awesome colleagues can help you stay motivated. Recall the reasons why you started doing your job and remember the reason why you chose to work there.
You can even think about your united team or a fantastic project you have worked on in the past. These can reignite your passion for the job and get you motivated to work again.
Acknowledge your big and small wins
Remember how badly you wanted the job and the steps you took to get it. Remember that earning your current job position wasn’t easy. You must have worked so hard to get where you are right now. Give yourself some credit for what you have accomplished.
Respect what you have, where you are, and start working in your full capacity. When you start celebrating your small daily wins, you would see your motivation would increase. You would be happier at work and that would be a great bonus.
These tips have helped me and I am confident that can also be helpful to you. Motivated freelancers, employers, employees, and business owners record increased productivity at work. Sign up on Bixex to become part of a global community of Entrepreneurs. Everyone deserves to be on Bixex. Start here.