These tips were published by Addicted2Success.com.
Set up goals and have them in front of you at all times
First of all, you must define your goals. Set up a small number of priorities you want to dedicate your time to. These may include both work-related topics (e.g. wanting to manage your own team within three years, or obtaining some certificate in a year's time), as well as goals outside work and family related.
Build some routines
It is normal for motivation to fluctuate. Sometimes you feel like following your plan, sometimes you don't. And when you don't, routines come in handy: you can switch to autopilot and stick to the same standard routine as every day.
Define the time frame of your plan
A common mistake when it comes to planning is the absence of a time plan. If you do not count how long it will take to reach your goal, it is quite logical that after a certain period this may lead to frustration. Define how long the road to your goals will take.
Compare yourself occasionally to your old self
Sometimes you may lose motivation and feel like ditching a project if you see no progress or improvement. But often this stagnation is just an illusion. From time to time, compare yourself with your old self at the very beginning, and you will see you have already achieved significant improvement.
Work in a sustainable way
Last but not least, you have to keep in mind that the plan you set up should be realistic and not overwhelm you. When working towards your goals, you must work in a sustainable manner so you do not neglect other important parts of your life and do not burn out due to a working schedule that is too ambitious.
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