Initially, gaining motivation can be easy. You are set a task or give yourself a personal goal and you can begin working towards it. However keeping yourself motivated can be the difficult part. You can get distracted, procrastinate or simply not be bothered.
We have came up with 10 ways to avoid this and help you achieve these targets.
1. Break the goal down (into smaller more achievable pieces).
We have came up with 10 ways to avoid this and help you achieve these targets.
1. Break the goal down (into smaller more achievable pieces).
If you have a big task on hand, one useful tip is to break that task up into smaller more easily achievable pieces. For example, if you have to complete a 10 topic, 7000-word essay this may seem overwhelming. However, producing a 700-word chapter on a topic seems a lot less overwhelming and easily more achievable to produce in a set time frame. This method can make even the biggest task feel more manageable.
2. Get Organised.
Being organised with every day aspects of your life, whether that be at home, school, work or your personal life can be crucial when attempting to stay motivated. Having a cluttered schedule, workspace or even mind can affect motivation when completing set tasks. Getting organised can link back to breaking the goal down, planning what you are going to do and when can make the task seem less overwhelming.
3. Seek out positive information.
Positive words and inspiring talks can boost motivation massively. It reminds you of the reasons you set your goals to begin with and what can result from hard work. It gives you a sense that anything is possible as long as you are fully committed and give your all whether that be on completing your course or running a marathon…
4. Take Breaks.
Taking breaks can be very affective when attempting to sustain motivation. Doing one set task for a while without breaks can make you become uninspired and lack motivation. Taking breaks and concentrating on something else for even ten minutes can increase creativity and can put a fresh set of eyes on the task being completed.
5. Be Consistent.
Consistency can be one of the hardest factors when attempting to stay motivated. For example, maintaining the discipline to stay consistent when following a stricter diet than usual can be the hardest part of a diet for many. To help combat a lack of consistency due to lack of motivation, because you’re not in the mood, do one small proactive thing that will move you towards your ultimate goal. This can link back to breaking down your goal and making easier tasks for yourself to help work towards your final greater objective.
6. Setting up a reward system.
Using rewards to bribe yourself into completing a task can be a great way to stay motivated. Something that you don’t necessarily want to do can be achieved by giving yourself a small reward upon completion. For example, if you have the task to re-paint your bedroom, it may be time consuming and something you don’t really want to do, however bribing yourself with a reward afterwards will push you to get it done.
7. Channelling other people’s energy.
Surrounding yourself with positive people and positive attitudes can have an encouraging effect on your motivation. If you constantly associate with these people, their attitudes will become infectious and will rub off on yourself. This also works with negative minds who are constantly complaining and bickering. This is something you want to avoid as it can have a negative effect on your mindset and motivation.
8. Recognise your progress
Looking back at your progress is a great way to keep you motivated. Going back to breaking the goal down, once you complete a smaller task you can complete another, and another. Before you know it, the short tasks you have completed has amounted to half of the task. Recognising this helps you push further as you have seen what you are capable of and what you needed to get this far.
9. Setting yourself deadlines
This is a useful tip for gaining and sustaining motivation as it pushes you to complete the task at hand in a specific time frame. Some projects may already have deadlines and therefore won’t need you to set one. However, some tasks may require you to set yourself one and therefore plan the task in greater detail, resulting in a drive to finish.
10. Recognising your impact
Thinking about what impact your job or activity will have is a great way to stay motivated. This links with visualising your results and knowing how great it will feel once the task is completed, and whether it has an effect on you and/or others. “If you’re changing the world, you’re working on important things. You’re excited to get up in the morning.” – Larry Page (Co-Founder of Google).
Essentially, a traineeship is a work placement, incorporating out of house training, designed to make participants “work ready”. The government funded programme was set up to get people between the ages of 16-24 in employment.
Traineeships have three core elements:
- A work experience placement with an employer.
- Work related training, provided by a specialist training organisation.
- Maths and English support (if required), also provided by the training provider.
A traineeship must last a minimum of six weeks, but can not exceed the six-month mark. The trainees are flexible and can meet the needs of the business and those of the individual. It provides support for young people in the community and gives them an opportunity to experience a working environment first hand.
Employers are not required to pay trainees for their work placement; however, some trainees may be eligible for a government funded financial support, including the 16-19 bursary fund. Employers are encouraged to supply trainees with financial support to help with costs such as travel and lunch costs.
How can a Traineeship benefit you?
Traineeships provide a perfect opportunity for young people looking for an “in” for a chosen industry, a real workplace experience which gives you a look into the working life. A six week to six-month traineeship placement will look great on a CV as you are becoming qualified whilst undertaking the job you are training for.
How can a Traineeship benefit your business?
- Traineeships and work placements can attract and recruit staff for current or future projects
- No cost for your business as traineeships and work placements are government funded
- High quality apprenticeship candidates who already have experience in your business
- Trainees are flexible and can meet the needs of your business and those of the individual
- Supports young people in your community
