How to Stay Committed and Motivated

We have all made long lists of things we want to accomplish by the end of the day. But how many times have we actually completed them?

Perhaps the problem isn’t with the planning itself, but rather with the way we commit to the tasks at hand and dedicate time, effort, and energy. Even with a perfect plan, resources, and time management, you might find yourself swirling around and getting no job done. It might come as a surprise, but many people fail to cross out most of their enlisted tasks despite having great skills for planning.

Certainly, as humans, it is necessary to cut ourselves some slack sometimes because no air-breathing individual can be productive 100 percent of the time. However, this does not give the green light to those with a history of procrastination to keep rescheduling.

So, there is still a way to keep moving even when it seems hard and impossible. Now let’s head to the “how” part.

After making sure you have a reasonable plan for your day, the real question pops up: how do you stick to this perfect plan? It is important to acknowledge that there is no certain rule to abide by and every individual can develop their own way of commitment. While one person might set hourly treats for every small accomplishment throughout the day, another might prefer doing exercises in the morning to fuel themselves for completing their daily tasks. Bottom line, you can try out every possible way to keep yourself motivated, as long as the chosen method is effective and not harmful to your physical and mental health. According to my personal experience, small treats can be more promising for optimum concentration on the tasks at hand. These can include a wide range of activities such as reading one or two pages of your favorite book, doing yoga for just 15 minutes between breaks, watching an episode of your favorite series, or simply closing your eyes for 10 minutes and focusing only on your breathing. Essentially, you give yourself something that you love to signal to your brain that every minute spent on accomplishing a task is a minute to savor.

It is also important to note that the majority of people might need a constant reminder of why they need to get their tasks done each and every day; otherwise, it can become challenging. It’s like expecting yourself to walk on a road without knowing where it leads. I personally prefer to write my goal on a piece of paper and stick it on the wall to look at whenever I feel demotivated and need to remember why I am still on the path. But as mentioned earlier, you can have absolute flexibility over your planning and choose the method that works for you. Additionally, do not forget that we are creative creatures and can come up with our own ways of planning and motivation.

We just have to let our minds wander a little until the glittering light of our bulb shines with ideas.