{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fc465ca4c-2786-45ff-b1b1-eb3db0d29755","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"How to keep yourself motivated during uncertain times","description":"This week we\u2019re going to be talking about how we can motivate ourselves during these times to make sure we are still being as productive as we can. We are going to be focusing on personal development, and I am going to put together all the things I have learnt from various books (because I read A LOT!) and put them all together to give you all some tips on how you can manage your time better, and stay motivated!\r\n\r\nKey Takeaways Covered In The Podcast\r\n\u2022\tWrite your goals down for this quarter \u2013 Be realistic considering the situation we are in, but do push yourself. Aim for 3-5 goals.\r\n\u2022\tDon\u2019t use this situation as an excuse!\r\n\u2022\tWe need to work smarter and harder during this time.\r\n\u2022\tWhat will you do each month for the next 3 months to help you achieve those goals? Be specific!\r\n\u2022\tJoin my academy \u2013 Members are all benefitting right now from weekly coaching calls and the support we all give each other.\r\n\u2022\tGet out of bed \u2013 Set a time for every day.\r\n\u2022\tGet yourself ready every day as if you are going into the office or out to work.\r\n\u2022\tHave a structured morning routine that you stick to every day.\r\n\u2022\tPlan your day \u2013 What are you going to do? What 3 main things do you want to achieve in that day?\r\n\u2022\tStart on the hardest thing first \u2013 Once you\u2019ve done it, it\u2019s done!\r\n\u2022\tIf you are not accountable, it is so hard to motivate yourself. Decide who is going to hold you accountable (Friend, Colleague, The Academy etc..)\r\n\u2022\tThink about who are you doing this for? When you lose motivation, think of them!\r\n\u2022\tJournaling can help get everything out of our head so you can get on with what you need to do.\r\n\u2022\tImagine exactly what your day is going to look like before it has started.\r\n\u2022\tTime yourself \u2013 Set a timer for each task.\r\n\u2022\tWatch, listen or read something that motivates you.\r\n\u2022\tIf something resonates with you, print it out or put it as your screensaver!\r\n\u2022\tGive yourself a reward. Have something to look forward to when you have finished your tasks! (A bath, a nice dinner, a film etc..)\r\nThe one thing you need to remember above all else\u2026\r\nThis is not going to go on forever. We have two choices, to either fall into it or try and make the best of a bad situation! Let\u2019s use this time to the absolute fullest!\r\nHighlights You Simply Can\u2019t Miss\r\n\u2022\tSetting your goals \u2013 4:01\r\n\u2022\tThe Academy \u2013 9:25\r\n\u2022\tPractical things you can do every day \u2013 11:24\r\n\u2022\tJournaling \u2013 20:01\r\n\u2022\tMeditation \u2013 22:45\r\n\u2022\tTime yourself \u2013 24:21\r\n\u2022\tWatch, Listen or Read \u2013 25:11\r\n\u2022\tHave a reward \u2013 26:46","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/3184ab48-2eec-4cd7-b544-dc1733811965/czU5bzU4oxGLQIxSPt6_NQW_.jpeg"}