1. Don’t Think About it as Hard Work– Think about it as part of making yourself into who you want to be. “Make hard look easy”- one of the easiest things you can do to motivate yourself is to think of the work you’re about to do as not being so hard, after all. Imagine the project given to you not as a burden but as an exciting puzzle that will help you move ahead in your field of work. This way, motivation will come easier.

2. Create Small, Bite-Sized Goals -Rather than focusing on a large, scary goal, take one thing at a time, and break the big goal into ideas you can digest one at a time. Indeed, it’s important not only to identify these small tasks but to pat yourself on the back when you complete them. Small achievements might seem rather menial, but this can boost your inner work morale tremendously. It will also give you a sense of accomplishment when you complete smaller goals. The feeling of making progress and achieving something is a beautiful combination.

3. Read about things you like –This might inspire you into finding the solution to your problem. The most successful people in the world attribute their success to reading a lot of books. Developing a daily reading habit is one thing that’s likely to have a long-lasting impact on your thought processes, ultimately inspiring you in all areas of your life.

4. Stop Caring About the Things That Don’t Matter– Look very carefully and closely at your list, and shave off anything that’s both truly demotivating and unnecessary for you to do. Nothing can motivate you more than constantly reminding yourself of your “why.”

5. Give yourself a quiet time -It’s unrealistic to feel energized all the time, to want to plow through tasks all the time. You need to give yourself a rest and stop thinking about work-related problems when you go home. You need to make a firm decision to stop at a certain point and give yourself a break. This will help you feel more refreshed, and you will be a lot more productive when you get back to work.

6. Just Do It -Dive into the project and trust that the focus will be what you need. Work often happens when you’ve nothing better left to do, so one way to make work happen is to get rid of every alternative course of action.

7. Learn a new skill -To infuse all-new motivation, you can identify a skill that interests you and is relevant to your current job profile, then put this forward to your manager. If it can increase your value as an asset, they might let you go ahead and even fund your training. Isn’t it a great way to add a new skill to your resume and inculcate a learning environment?

8. Celebrate Wins -Treat yourself with small things and don’t underestimate how gratifying it can feel to recognize tiny advancements. Appreciation, rewards, and celebrations can have a positive impact on boosting employee engagement and motivation at work. Don’t beat yourself up if you’ve lost a plum project or just had a professional setback. Focus on your wins and accomplishments. Celebrate them!