Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

3452: 5 Ways to Get Motivated at Work If You Feel Stuck by Bret Gornik and Jason Loebig of LiveBetterCo

Jan 7, 2025

Feeling stuck at work? Discover five transformative strategies to reignite your motivation. Embrace physical movement to gain mental clarity and foster curiosity with engaging questions. Cultivate resilience through personal growth and explore passions outside your job. Build a supportive social network that aligns with your goals. These actionable steps will help you break free from stagnation and rediscover purpose in both your personal and professional life.

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Engaging in physical activity not only boosts mental clarity but also enhances overall motivation and well-being at work.

Building supportive social networks fosters accountability and encouragement, essential for overcoming feelings of stagnation in the workplace.

Deep dives

Overcoming Feelings of Being Stuck

Experiencing feelings of being stuck at work is common and can lead to a range of negative emotions, including disappointment and a lack of motivation. This sense of stagnation is often rooted in a desire for safety and security, causing individuals to overlook opportunities for personal fulfillment. People may find themselves clinging to familiar work environments, even when they are burning out or feeling disconnected from their purpose. Recognizing this feeling as the starting point for change is crucial, as it opens the door to exploring new paths or reviving a lost passion.

Intro

7min

Strategies for Overcoming Inertia and Finding Motivation

2min

Overcoming Stagnation: Finding Motivation at Work

3min

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Episode 3452:

Bret Gornik and Jason Loebig of Live Better offer five transformative strategies to reignite motivation at work: embracing physical movement to boost mental clarity, fostering curiosity through guided questions, cultivating a resilient mindset, pursuing passions outside work, and building supportive social networks. These steps encourage breaking free from inertia and rediscovering purpose to thrive in your personal and professional life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://livebetterco.org/5waystogetmotivatedatwork/

Quotes to ponder:

“Your physical state often determines your mental state. Ever feel better after exercise?”

“Find people that support the way you want to feel. It’s that simple.”

“Meditation is an incredible tool to quiet that noise, as is note-taking, making 'dream lists,' and actioning on your ideas.”

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