Seeking Motivation and Innovation

1. Minimize contact with negative people: this is not always possible but do it whenever you can. At the very least, do it for a short time. Surely you have come across people who complain about absolutely everything. Stay away from them while you try to regain your spirits.

2. Spend more time with the people who recharge you: they say that you become the five or six people with whom you relate the most. Try to connect with people who push you to be better in all aspects of your life.

3. Read/listen to/look at positive things: if you feel down, read a positive book. Listen to an audiobook or podcast with a positive message. Watch a movie that makes you laugh. Surround yourself with things that have a positive influence on you. Incorporate those messages into your life as much as you can.

4. Learn to prioritize: give priority to the things you should and want to do. Make a list.

5. Eat the elephant one bite at a time: take that list you have created and tackle it every day. If you commit to doing it, you will be amazed at how much you can achieve. The more you get done, the better you will feel. This will fuel your motivation.

You can do a lot more to build motivation, but this list is a good start. Also, keep in mind: if your motivation levels are low, it is always useful to try to get out of the box, that is, the daily routine, and try to visualize the whole picture. Ask yourself: why are you doing what you are doing? Allow yourself to be encouraged by a bigger vision of things, and let your goals drive you.