Self-Care for Greater Motivation and Achievement
Whether you have a demanding job, a busy family life, a stressful school schedule or all three, it’s still important to take out time for self-care. You might feel as though with all your other responsibilities, the last thing you have time to do is take care of yourself. However, self-care can help you maintain your motivation and creativity and avoid burnout. These tips can help you ensure that you are able to reach your full potential by looking after yourself.
Take Regular Breaks
Most jobs have breaks built in during the day as well as vacation time. Unfortunately, you might feel driven to show how dedicated you are by not taking any of them. Think about whether you are really more productive in the afternoon when you work through your lunch break. It’s more likely that if you take some time for a brisk walk or just to sit quietly away from your desk, you’ll come back to work feeling rejuvenated. If you’re a stay at home parent and childcare is out of your budget, look into the possibilities of having a teenager come in and act as a helper to care for the children for an hour or two while you’re still home.
Take Your Vacation Time
For a longer break, don’t cheat yourself out of that annual vacation. If you have a family, it’s even more important that you are all able to get away together and spend some time away from your usual routine to strengthen your connections to one another and build memories. You might want to consider taking out a personal loan to fund the vacation. A variety of loans may be available to pay for life’s obstacles, with a favorable interest rate and manageable monthly payment, not to mention your credit score may benefit.
Reward Yourself
While it’s true that accomplishment is its own reward, sometimes you might need a little extra motivation to push you over the finish line. Look for ways to break big goals down into smaller goals, and do something nice for yourself as you get closer to your objective. Maybe it’s an evening of letting yourself binge watch your favorite show, a massage or an article of clothing you’ve been eyeing. These small rewards can prevent you from feeling like you’re on an endless grind and remind you to slow down and enjoy life.
Automate and Delegate
Look for ways to unload tasks that you dislike or that are simply time consuming without a reward. You may be surprised at what apps can do for you, from budgeting to booking meetings and more. Set your bills to be automatically deducted so you never have to worry about being late. Consider hiring a housecleaning and lawn service or look into what home tasks can be automated with smart technology.
Pay Attention to Your Inner Narrator
Notice whether most of your self-talk is negative or positive. If it’s the former, work on making it more positive. You’ll be surprised at how much more resilience this can give you at work and at home. Instead of telling yourself something like “I can’t do this task, so I failed,” try reframing it as “I will learn how to do this challenging task.”
