They say work until idols become your rivals. But there are times when you feel nothing is working the way you planned and your enthusiasm is draining more than ever. At such times one needs to do things to stay positive and remain hopeful. 

The following are some techniques to boost your drive and to keep your career going on:


Try to surround yourself with information that helps you be positive. Read inspiring books, blogs, or articles and listen to music that uplifts your spirit. This might sound cliched but little things can work as constant reminders of how much more you can do.

Staying healthy and physically active is extremely vital and work well to help you stay motivated at work too. Working out before you step in for work helps you accomplish tasks better, and give the right amount of kick to start the day on a pepped up note.

A lot of career coaches advise people to spend time with themselves every day to focus on strengths and do some self-evaluations. This helps one retrospect in how they have handled situations at work and improve their confidence. 

Take time out to celebrate your little achievements at work. Reward yourself for working hard to remind you what you are worth. This provides a moral boost and keeps you excited at work.

Doing the same work day in and day out can also ruin your passion at the job. Push yourself out of your comfort zone and take up new challenges. Volunteer to make a presentation or be a part of a brainstorming session, this will help you identify your potentials, and re-connect with them.

Surround yourself with people who take you higher even at work. Go out for some lunch or a cup of coffee with your colleagues. Socializing and networking at work can also help you keep pumped at work. Being with positive and ambitious people will definitely rub off on you.

Take a trip down your achievement lane. Looking at old medals, certificates from college, and trophies won at competitions can remind you of the tough times you have survived and revamp your energy to new levels.

To regenerate the amount of energy every day at work one needs sufficient amount of rest too. Getting a good nights sleep is just as important. So is taking breaks from working constantly. After all, moving away from your desk, taking a small walk, or just having a cup of coffee are the only ways you can re-energize and complete your tasks.

It is important to understand that motivation just does not strike, it is only by incorporating such little activities in your work life, can you improve, and stay enthused to perform better. 

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