When it begins to feel like you’re doing the same thing over and over with no result, it’s understandable that you may lose motivation or want to quit. Add to this the potential stress that can be associated with repeating a task that you are not able to successfully complete, and the challenge of staying upbeat gets even more difficult. Fortunately, you can take control to overcome the ‘motivation blues’ and maintain a positive outlook. Read on for some focused and inspiring tips.

  • Use sports strategies. Did you ever play a sport or see a movie where, before the big game, the coach gave an inspiring pep talk? Do this for yourself, or ask a positive person you respect to cheer you on. Tell yourself that every day gets you closer to reaching your goal and that you have to keep going. To quote Wayne Gretzky, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Talk to yourself about what you’ve accomplished, what you can do to improve on the next attempt. Let supportive words work their magic.
  • Make every challenge an opportunity. If you are struggling to reach a goal you are repeatedly striving for, take a step back and see what you can do to change a part of the process. This may include learning a new skill, making a new connection, or reevaluating your strategy. This way you won’t feel like you’re treading water – you will be gaining something and becoming stronger while working toward your goals.
  • Stick with a routine. Sometimes part of the negativity of repetition involves feeling like you have no real format to your day. So keep a schedule: Wake up at the same time and devote part of your day to taking the next steps toward your goal. Also, remember to keep yourself healthy: Block out time for exercise and time with friends. Sometimes taking a small break from chipping away at a task can give you a completely new perspective when you return to work on it again.
  • Make it a game. Mary Poppins had it right: “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.” So if that inspires you, challenge yourself to strategize how to complete this difficult goal. What can you do that others haven’t? How can you find that new strategy that will make things easier? It feels great to do well at a game that sometimes seems unwinnable, and every positive move you make will get you closer to the final win.

If you’re performed any repetitive task for an ongoing period of time, such as job searching, you can understand that maintaining a positive attitude can sometimes be a challenge. Connect with the experienced recruiting professionals at Medical Professionals to partner with our experts to help simplify your job search strategy today.


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