Maintain Motivation: Take It One Day at a Time

As we constantly remind ourselves of how things could be despite COVID-19, it’s important to take the time to focus on how we can stay organized and motivated during a time like this. Instead of focusing on the negative, we must shine a light on positive aspects in order for happiness and fulfillment to occur around us. As this new normal sets in, everybody’s learning how to best adjust to working from home and being isolated from friends and family. Staying motivated can be tricky; however, staying motivated can help refocus our attention away from these stressful changes and toward a more hopeful future.

 

Motivation is difficult given the current circumstances, especially since I’m a senior this year at Indiana University. I’m sure a lot of you can relate. However, I figured this is just a mini pause in society and eventually we will go back to a normal life. But in the meantime, we must continue to take time for ourselves in order for relaxation and positive energy to prosper. During a time like this, when we are all virtual and in-person contact is minimal, I’ve noticed that it’s hard to give yourself enough credit and applaud yourself. We should constantly remind ourselves to never stop doing our best just because someone isn’t giving us credit.

Here are three simple tricks that you can practice in order to become motivated:

• Create a positive environment in which you feel awake and productive.
• Celebrate the small wins you experience in the workforce or school.
• Be around and surround yourself with people who are as ambitious as you.

It’s okay to not be highly productive given the circumstances. No matter where we are mentally, we are all in this together. Nobody’s life is normal right now so don’t feel alone.