How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs?

manicmadness85 · 10-21-2009, 07:44 PM

I am in the process of setting up my network of niche blogs, and it is hard to keep myself motivated. I find that working from the house is 'too easy', for me. What I have been doing lately is doing little baby steps in between like running errands and whatever, when I am working the big tasks.

I find that if I take my laptop and work either at Starbucks or the local rec center, that I get a lot more done. The distractions actually help keep me focused.

Like, for instance I was registering 50 domain names earlier today. I could not get a thing done... however, when I got up and got out of the house I found that I had my list with me and was able to register them in about ten minutes. That is the biggest hurdle right there.

As a former hosting provider, this process is not new to me -- don't know why I was so stuck on stupid.

What do you do to get yourself motivated for the bigger tasks of the day?

TommyBussey · 10-21-2009, 07:52 PM

The best thing that keeps me motivated is the things I have taped to my wall next to the computer, on my desk, and in other areas that are frequently visible. I like to keep pictures and quotes around that remind of why I'm doing what I'm doing.

If we have no purpose for an ultimate goal (or set of goals), then it is very difficult to find the drive and motivation needed to get things done. I like to keep my goal cards very accessible, and when I start feeling bored or tired, I just take a read through my goals.

Something that I've applied when writing my goal cards is to write them in present tense at a future date. For example, "I am so thankful that today on January 1st, 2010, my business is consistently earning five figures per month and I am able to pay off all of my college debt." Something like that haha

Anyways, I hope this helps. I've got a whole bunch of mindset stuff (most of which I taught myself when I was a college athlete) but I'll get into that later and in future posts.

manicmadness85 · 10-21-2009, 07:55 PM

Now that is good, I like it a lot. Maybe I should put up on my laptop reminders... I like it! Keep 'em coming.

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Originally Posted by TommyBussey

The best thing that keeps me motivated is the things I have taped to my wall next to the computer, on my desk, and in other areas that are frequently visible. I like to keep pictures and quotes around that remind of why I'm doing what I'm doing.

manicmadness85 · 10-21-2009, 08:06 PM

Another exercise that I have done that is similar to the one you have above, is:

I wrote out in 3rd person things that I like about myself and reasons why I feel I deserve success. I put them in chronological order, of course. Also -- this excercise really helps as I am in the process of quitting smoking as well.

Mr Money Maker · 10-21-2009, 08:26 PM

I keep going by pulling my guitar out for a few hours....and letting go

mattlaclear · 10-21-2009, 08:40 PM

The only motivation I need is the weekly food bill I get from feeding 6 kids! . My main problem is staying on task. I carry around a boring to do listWhen I think of something that needs to be done the next day I put it on the list. For some reason I find it quite satisfying crossing stuff off my list.

mark z · 10-21-2009, 08:45 PM

I`m using simple method.
Whenever doing boring jobs I`m listening some good music.

By that I mean while doing repetitive work or so.
Copywriting is never boring to me. :-)

manicmadness85 · 10-21-2009, 09:18 PM

Copywriting is the most boring part of it all to me.
I could be making a ton if I just focused on that.
However, I really don't like it. It is painfully boring.

and that is why I outsource my articles.

Actually, I think most of the online work is boring... but its where the easy money is, and lazy+easy go together well for me. lol!

=]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark z

I`m using simple method.
Whenever doing boring jobs I`m listening some good music.

By that I mean while doing repetitive work or so.
Copywriting is never boring to me. :-)

achivement84 · 10-23-2009, 07:44 AM

Think on it as a step to reach the interesting jobs, a necessary step to maintain a goal or reach an aim.You can also think on it as a challenge and easy thing you can do simply just when you decide that.

steve-wilkins · 10-23-2009, 08:13 AM

I have a playlist on my ipod with some really upbeat tunes that keep me motivated, including ''summer of 69'' by brian adams, not everyone's taste I know but it helps me

I also have pictures of the future car I would like to own, my ideal house/mansion knowing that only succes in my business will bring the rewards.

I know how hard it can be to get motivated some days espeically in the morning, a nice cup of coffee always helps me

Best of luck!

Steve.

Oregonman · 10-23-2009, 12:15 PM

Reminders are good for the motivation, but an "I can do that" strategy really helps me. For example, I try to put the boring job in chunks. If you're registering 50 niche blogs, try saying I will get 6 done in 60 minutes and then I'll give myself a 15 minute treat of doing something fun. You may not get all 50 done today, but each 6 will be a success and tomorrow, you'll know that you'll complete the job. That's the other recommendation, work hard and work smart, but don't work yourself to death. Take breaks and at a certain time in the day, stop and "go home" even if you are home. The internet will be there in the morning and you'll be ready to handle the boring stuff. Good luck!

Jillian Slack · 10-25-2009, 12:22 PM

Sometimes it is such a challenge to make your way through duties that you know must be done in order to succeed.

Keep a "To Do" list next to your work area at all times.

That should help keep you on track because you would have listed everything that MUST get done during the day.

Also, it keeps you on track because you can jot down other things that you think of throughout the day, rather than being tempted to actually begin those jobs. Or, for example, if you think of something around the house that needs to be done or an errand you need to run, jot it down on the list so you don't forget about it, but don't stop what you are working on to actually take care of it.

Setting a timer is another good way to keep yourself on task. Give yourself 30 minutes or an hour and work on nothing but the project in front of you for that time. Don't let yourself flip over to check email, Facebook or the Warrior Forum during that time.

You'll be surprised how much work you can get done when you force yourself to concentrate.

As for making it fun (or at least making it less boring), how about playing some peppy music while you are working?

Matt D. · 10-25-2009, 03:07 PM

I have one of those white plastic boards that you can write on and then erase it with some cloth or a hand

I write all of my goals on that board so whenever I want to know what I have to do, I just look at it.
Also for motivation, I have a clear picture of what I want and why, I have many quotes and pictures around me to remind me of why I'm doing this. It works for me.

Create enough pain or pleasure in your head and you'll be willing to do anything.

Emily Meeks · 10-25-2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manicmadness85

I find that if I take my laptop and work either at Starbucks or the local rec center, that I get a lot more done. The distractions actually help keep me focused.

I'm wired the exact same way.

If I can't get to a coffee shop, I arm myself with coffee and a favorite CD. I always listen to music while I work - I enjoy it and it keeps me focused.

vc2008 · 10-28-2009, 07:41 AM

I break the work into small chunks and finish off within the set time lines.

This keeps me motivated and when the job is finished I fell an immense sense of achievement and satisfaction.

RichPirate · 10-30-2009, 03:12 PM

One of the best ways to make a boring job, not boring is to make it fun. Make a game out of it. If the task is supposed to take 4 hours try to do it in 2.

Another way is to make it interesting by combining it with something you already enjoy doing. This is how I got through university, when ever I was given an assignment I would twist it until it was related to something I was already interested in. I wrote several essays on hypnosis, social influence, and stage magic while my peers were choosing boring topics and suffering because of it.

James_J · 11-10-2009, 07:35 PM

Great post.

My method of beating boring tasks is simple. Outsource. You can get someone who is great in the Philippines for $3us per hour! So for any data entry, copy and paste, research, articles simply outsource and do the stuff that is going to make a bigger difference in your business!

You can outsource almost anything with a good camtasia video of your screen explaining the task.

Hope this helps.

digidoodles · 11-10-2009, 09:39 PM

You must be my twin. Except I have 5 kids.

I also take great satisfaction in making a list and marking stuff off. Weird, huh?

I hear my kids and they are my motivator. When I tell them to do something they don't want to do, I tell them "you don't have to like it; but you DO have to do it."

I try and abide by that myself. Admittedly, it gets tough.

Warmly,

Brandi

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Originally Posted by mattlaclear

The only motivation I need is the weekly food bill I get from feeding 6 kids! . My main problem is staying on task. I carry around a boring to do listWhen I think of something that needs to be done the next day I put it on the list. For some reason I find it quite satisfying crossing stuff off my list.

steveblum · 11-10-2009, 09:49 PM

Taking short breaks to clear my head and keep my eyes from burning out helps me work through the boring jobs.

I try not to check e-mail and all those other attention stealers during my breaks because I want to stay focused. I also remind myself that it has to be done whether I like it or not, and putting it off won't make it go away.

Bodhitree · 11-10-2009, 09:52 PM

before enlightenment chop wood, carry water...... after enlightenment chop wood, carry water..... I love that saying..... always reminds me that doing repetitive work is part of being human. Anything your doing is amazing if you are totally engaged and present. Keep coming back to what you are doing and be present. Enjoy.

bryansmith · 11-11-2009, 04:01 AM

I will keep listening music or cal a frnd and talk to them for few mins.

drwhogoesthere · 11-11-2009, 01:43 PM

I just ask myself two very simple questions

Where will I be in five years if I don't do this?

and

Where will I be in five years if I do do this?

I keep reminding myself that the hard and boring working I do now will lead to my financial freedom and get me away from a job which I am growing to hate.

RichPirate · 11-20-2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drwhogoesthere

I just ask myself two very simple questions

Where will I be in five years if I don't do this?

and

Where will I be in five years if I do do this?

I keep reminding myself that the hard and boring working I do now will lead to my financial freedom and get me away from a job which I am growing to hate.

I use the:

"what will happen if I do" and "what will happen if I don't" as well. It hits both the "towards" and "away from" motivation patterns most people have

Shanoa35 · 11-20-2009, 09:59 PM

Well, this what I am worried for.

I wanna quit my job cause I feel tired but I don't know what I can do if I quit my job.

Now this job is killing me, I don't know how toget myself motivated.

RichPirate · 11-20-2009, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shanoa35

Well, this what I am worried for.

I wanna quit my job cause I feel tired but I don't know what I can do if I quit my job.

Now this job is killing me, I don't know how toget myself motivated.

You have got to think of why you are working. Do you have a family to take care of? Are you planing a big vacation? Are you paying off debt? Are you saving to start a business?

If you don't know, then find a reason, make a goal that is personal. Work for work's sake is always boring. You've got to find a reason.

Hope this helps.

PRsubmits · 11-21-2009, 09:38 AM

I sometimes go to an internet cafe.

We have lots of expensive ones in our area, but I find regardless of the price the fact that I am paying for my time online makes me get the job over and done with a lot quicker!

As others have said the distractions seem to help- although the online work is boring, it doesn't seem so bad when there are things going on around you.

Jreyes2265 · 11-21-2009, 03:29 PM

I think of all the negatives that will happen if "I don't do this boring job." and then I think of all the positives "What can I get out of this job?" in the sense of more money etc.

he_who_brings_order · 11-21-2009, 04:24 PM

At work my boss left me a message on paper says that she will reduce my salary by 10% because I work poorly, even though I gave my best.

I brought this message home, stuck it in a visible place and see it whenever I don`t have the motivation...

You have no idea how much this motivates me

RichPirate · 11-26-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DebG

I sometimes go to an internet cafe.

We have lots of expensive ones in our area, but I find regardless of the price the fact that I am paying for my time online makes me get the job over and done with a lot quicker!

As others have said the distractions seem to help- although the online work is boring, it doesn't seem so bad when there are things going on around you.

I agree. A change in environment helps me as well. Go to logmein.com and signup. You can use this service to work from anywhere and it's free.

Liane Fitzpatrick · 11-27-2009, 12:49 AM

Its all about perspective. You have to find the things that will snap you out of the negative perspective and lift you up to the positive, hopeful perspective. Its like a mental tool kit. As you have read some use music, others use pictures etc. The magic key to your lift out of the boring is connect to what you love, treasure...what gets you to have a party for one! You need to plan for the boring times, equip yourself so you can conquer it and not lose valuable work time to feeling bored and down in the dumps. You know, 'Fail to plan, plan to fail.'

andyspain · 11-27-2009, 09:03 AM

Staying motivated is one of the hardest things to do - especially when you are doing the really boring tasks like submitting to directories and so on.

I do what other people are doing and have images and quotes taped to the wall that I can keep looking at to remind me of why I am doing these things - I find this helps a lot!

Han Fan · 11-27-2009, 09:31 AM

Take a break..

Listen to music...while working...

outsource the boring task to others....

Focus on the goal..

Han

Arun Kumar · 11-27-2009, 02:39 PM

Financial problems makes me motivated to move further though when i do some boring job.

warriorofsuccess · 11-28-2009, 03:15 PM

Over the years I’ve read some amazing books by some very amazing people. I look at my life at times and take notice of the habits I’ve picked up because of the positive influence they had on me.

I implemented a habit years ago when I was young but I didn’t know the power of it until I read Brian Tracy and later John Maxwell.

The habit is to find some down time to think. I’ve always done this from the time I was a kid. When I was very young I would go to the woods and wonder around and stand in the stillness.

But the thinking wasn’t organized the way it is today.

Well….most of the time.

Your place to think never has to be ordinary.

Lynn Lane

Yoshi1 · 11-29-2009, 07:42 AM

Set an online stopwatch here: Online Stopwatch. And make sure to take a break when the time is over.

Anthony_Hall · 11-29-2009, 11:59 AM

The fact that I sleep in a living room and work 25 hours a week at a minimum wage job.

My big problem is I feel so flooded with information and ideas that I feel like I have no idea where to even start.

cg101 · 11-29-2009, 12:31 PM

You might want to start with a little time time management.. Something that breaks up the tasks into digestible pieces.. it might not be a matter of being motivated but framing it in a way that it makes it easy to get the job done without really thinking about it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by manicmadness85

I am in the process of setting up my network of niche blogs, and it is hard to keep myself motivated. I find that working from the house is 'too easy', for me. What I have been doing lately is doing little baby steps in between like running errands and whatever, when I am working the big tasks.

I find that if I take my laptop and work either at Starbucks or the local rec center, that I get a lot more done. The distractions actually help keep me focused.

Like, for instance I was registering 50 domain names earlier today. I could not get a thing done... however, when I got up and got out of the house I found that I had my list with me and was able to register them in about ten minutes. That is the biggest hurdle right there.

As a former hosting provider, this process is not new to me -- don't know why I was so stuck on stupid.

What do you do to get yourself motivated for the bigger tasks of the day?

RichPirate · 12-01-2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoshi1

Set an online stopwatch here: Online Stopwatch. And make sure to take a break when the time is over.

Nice site, I haven't seen that one before. Check out this one as well:
E.gg Timer - simple online countdown timer

Hesaidblissfully · 12-01-2009, 05:09 PM

What works best for me is block off a specific time when I'll work only on that task and that task alone. Then I just make myself start it, whether I feel like it or not. Getting started is usually the hardest part, then once you're started, momentum carries you over till the end of the task. Then once I reach the end of the time slot, I take a break and relax for awhile. Then I continue this pattern until the task is done.

Wage Mills · 12-01-2009, 05:14 PM

I listen to music or audiobooks.

neo3006 · 12-01-2009, 05:16 PM

Just do it, I am in school lab suppose to be doing homework and here I am looking for products to promote on amazon go figure, do what it takes to movitate yourself and keep you focused on "the mission", my mission is to get this down and be successful and write my own story in here saying I accomplished this with everyone's help, that is part of my motivation and to surprise my wife and say hey hun, take a week off we are heading to europe, lol, or somewhere of do something we can both enjoy, so that is my motivation.

imageman · 12-01-2009, 05:54 PM

I just tell my self,"this too shall pass!!!

DGFletcher · 12-26-2011, 03:13 AM

Pick a quantifiable task, turn on an episode of *something* from Netflix and then get the task done before the something is over.

Done!

10-21-2009, 07:44 PM	#1
manicmadness85 Warrior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? I am in the process of setting up my network of niche blogs, and it is hard to keep myself motivated. I find that working from the house is 'too easy', for me. What I have been doing lately is doing little baby steps in between like running errands and whatever, when I am working the big tasks. I find that if I take my laptop and work either at Starbucks or the local rec center, that I get a lot more done. The distractions actually help keep me focused. Like, for instance I was registering 50 domain names earlier today. I could not get a thing done... however, when I got up and got out of the house I found that I had my list with me and was able to register them in about ten minutes. That is the biggest hurdle right there. As a former hosting provider, this process is not new to me -- don't know why I was so stuck on stupid. What do you do to get yourself motivated for the bigger tasks of the day?

10-21-2009, 07:52 PM	#2
TommyBussey HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 291 Thanks: 79 Thanked 63 Times in 40 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? The best thing that keeps me motivated is the things I have taped to my wall next to the computer, on my desk, and in other areas that are frequently visible. I like to keep pictures and quotes around that remind of why I'm doing what I'm doing. If we have no purpose for an ultimate goal (or set of goals), then it is very difficult to find the drive and motivation needed to get things done. I like to keep my goal cards very accessible, and when I start feeling bored or tired, I just take a read through my goals. Something that I've applied when writing my goal cards is to write them in present tense at a future date. For example, "I am so thankful that today on January 1st, 2010, my business is consistently earning five figures per month and I am able to pay off all of my college debt." Something like that haha Anyways, I hope this helps. I've got a whole bunch of mindset stuff (most of which I taught myself when I was a college athlete) but I'll get into that later and in future posts.

10-21-2009, 08:06 PM	#4
manicmadness85 Warrior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? Another exercise that I have done that is similar to the one you have above, is: I wrote out in 3rd person things that I like about myself and reasons why I feel I deserve success. I put them in chronological order, of course. Also -- this excercise really helps as I am in the process of quitting smoking as well.

10-21-2009, 08:26 PM	#5
Mr Money Maker HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 266 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 23 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? I keep going by pulling my guitar out for a few hours....and letting go
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mattlaclear Lethal SEO Kung Fu Master War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mason, MI 48854 Posts: 3,669 Blog Entries: 39 Thanks: 1,519 Thanked 1,215 Times in 593 Posts Social Networking	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? The only motivation I need is the weekly food bill I get from feeding 6 kids! . My main problem is staying on task. I carry around a boring to do listWhen I think of something that needs to be done the next day I put it on the list. For some reason I find it quite satisfying crossing stuff off my list.
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mark z Banned War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 226 Thanks: 19 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? I`m using simple method. Whenever doing boring jobs I`m listening some good music. By that I mean while doing repetitive work or so. Copywriting is never boring to me. :-)

10-23-2009, 07:44 AM	#9
achivement84 Banned War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 224 Thanks: 16 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? Think on it as a step to reach the interesting jobs, a necessary step to maintain a goal or reach an aim.You can also think on it as a challenge and easy thing you can do simply just when you decide that.

10-23-2009, 08:13 AM	#10
steve-wilkins Steve Wilkins War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SE England Posts: 193 Thanks: 14 Thanked 29 Times in 26 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? I have a playlist on my ipod with some really upbeat tunes that keep me motivated, including ''summer of 69'' by brian adams, not everyone's taste I know but it helps me I also have pictures of the future car I would like to own, my ideal house/mansion knowing that only succes in my business will bring the rewards. I know how hard it can be to get motivated some days espeically in the morning, a nice cup of coffee always helps me Best of luck! Steve.
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10-23-2009, 12:15 PM	#11
Oregonman Oregonman War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 23 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? Reminders are good for the motivation, but an "I can do that" strategy really helps me. For example, I try to put the boring job in chunks. If you're registering 50 niche blogs, try saying I will get 6 done in 60 minutes and then I'll give myself a 15 minute treat of doing something fun. You may not get all 50 done today, but each 6 will be a success and tomorrow, you'll know that you'll complete the job. That's the other recommendation, work hard and work smart, but don't work yourself to death. Take breaks and at a certain time in the day, stop and "go home" even if you are home. The internet will be there in the morning and you'll be ready to handle the boring stuff. Good luck!

10-25-2009, 12:22 PM	#12
Jillian Slack Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 714 Thanks: 24 Thanked 94 Times in 62 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? Sometimes it is such a challenge to make your way through duties that you know must be done in order to succeed. Keep a "To Do" list next to your work area at all times. That should help keep you on track because you would have listed everything that MUST get done during the day. Also, it keeps you on track because you can jot down other things that you think of throughout the day, rather than being tempted to actually begin those jobs. Or, for example, if you think of something around the house that needs to be done or an errand you need to run, jot it down on the list so you don't forget about it, but don't stop what you are working on to actually take care of it. Setting a timer is another good way to keep yourself on task. Give yourself 30 minutes or an hour and work on nothing but the project in front of you for that time. Don't let yourself flip over to check email, Facebook or the Warrior Forum during that time. You'll be surprised how much work you can get done when you force yourself to concentrate. As for making it fun (or at least making it less boring), how about playing some peppy music while you are working?

10-25-2009, 03:07 PM	#13
Matt D. Super Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 89 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? I have one of those white plastic boards that you can write on and then erase it with some cloth or a hand I write all of my goals on that board so whenever I want to know what I have to do, I just look at it. Also for motivation, I have a clear picture of what I want and why, I have many quotes and pictures around me to remind me of why I'm doing this. It works for me. Create enough pain or pleasure in your head and you'll be willing to do anything.
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vc2008 Warrior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: India. Posts: 23 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? I break the work into small chunks and finish off within the set time lines. This keeps me motivated and when the job is finished I fell an immense sense of achievement and satisfaction.
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10-30-2009, 03:12 PM	#16
RichPirate Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 88 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? One of the best ways to make a boring job, not boring is to make it fun. Make a game out of it. If the task is supposed to take 4 hours try to do it in 2. Another way is to make it interesting by combining it with something you already enjoy doing. This is how I got through university, when ever I was given an assignment I would twist it until it was related to something I was already interested in. I wrote several essays on hypnosis, social influence, and stage magic while my peers were choosing boring topics and suffering because of it.

11-10-2009, 07:35 PM	#17
James_J Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? Great post. My method of beating boring tasks is simple. Outsource. You can get someone who is great in the Philippines for $3us per hour! So for any data entry, copy and paste, research, articles simply outsource and do the stuff that is going to make a bigger difference in your business! You can outsource almost anything with a good camtasia video of your screen explaining the task. Hope this helps.

11-10-2009, 09:49 PM	#19
steveblum Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chatham, Illinois Posts: 82 Thanks: 9 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? Taking short breaks to clear my head and keep my eyes from burning out helps me work through the boring jobs. I try not to check e-mail and all those other attention stealers during my breaks because I want to stay focused. I also remind myself that it has to be done whether I like it or not, and putting it off won't make it go away.

11-10-2009, 09:52 PM	#20
Bodhitree Warrior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? before enlightenment chop wood, carry water...... after enlightenment chop wood, carry water..... I love that saying..... always reminds me that doing repetitive work is part of being human. Anything your doing is amazing if you are totally engaged and present. Keep coming back to what you are doing and be present. Enjoy.

11-11-2009, 04:01 AM	#21
bryansmith Active Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? I will keep listening music or cal a frnd and talk to them for few mins.
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11-20-2009, 09:59 PM	#24
Shanoa35 Warrior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? Well, this what I am worried for. I wanna quit my job cause I feel tired but I don't know what I can do if I quit my job. Now this job is killing me, I don't know how toget myself motivated.
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11-21-2009, 09:38 AM	#26
PRsubmits Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 37 Thanks: 12 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? I sometimes go to an internet cafe. We have lots of expensive ones in our area, but I find regardless of the price the fact that I am paying for my time online makes me get the job over and done with a lot quicker! As others have said the distractions seem to help- although the online work is boring, it doesn't seem so bad when there are things going on around you.

11-21-2009, 03:29 PM	#27
Jreyes2265 Making Green Paper$ Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 27 Thanks: 20 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? I think of all the negatives that will happen if "I don't do this boring job." and then I think of all the positives "What can I get out of this job?" in the sense of more money etc.

11-21-2009, 04:24 PM	#28
he_who_brings_order HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 155 Thanks: 21 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts Social Networking	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? At work my boss left me a message on paper says that she will reduce my salary by 10% because I work poorly, even though I gave my best. I brought this message home, stuck it in a visible place and see it whenever I don`t have the motivation... You have no idea how much this motivates me
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11-27-2009, 12:49 AM	#30
Liane Fitzpatrick Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 50 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? Its all about perspective. You have to find the things that will snap you out of the negative perspective and lift you up to the positive, hopeful perspective. Its like a mental tool kit. As you have read some use music, others use pictures etc. The magic key to your lift out of the boring is connect to what you love, treasure...what gets you to have a party for one! You need to plan for the boring times, equip yourself so you can conquer it and not lose valuable work time to feeling bored and down in the dumps. You know, 'Fail to plan, plan to fail.'
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11-27-2009, 09:03 AM	#31
andyspain Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Social Networking	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? Staying motivated is one of the hardest things to do - especially when you are doing the really boring tasks like submitting to directories and so on. I do what other people are doing and have images and quotes taped to the wall that I can keep looking at to remind me of why I am doing these things - I find this helps a lot!
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11-27-2009, 09:31 AM	#32
Han Fan Million Dollar Rain Maker War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kentucky (US), China Posts: 1,430 Thanks: 61 Thanked 141 Times in 113 Posts Contact Info	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? Take a break.. Listen to music...while working... outsource the boring task to others.... Focus on the goal.. Han
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11-27-2009, 02:39 PM	#33
Arun Kumar Webmasterz*****.com War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WF Posts: 226 Thanks: 31 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? Financial problems makes me motivated to move further though when i do some boring job.
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11-28-2009, 03:15 PM	#34
warriorofsuccess Warrior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: N.C. Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Social Networking	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? Over the years I’ve read some amazing books by some very amazing people. I look at my life at times and take notice of the habits I’ve picked up because of the positive influence they had on me. I implemented a habit years ago when I was young but I didn’t know the power of it until I read Brian Tracy and later John Maxwell. The habit is to find some down time to think. I’ve always done this from the time I was a kid. When I was very young I would go to the woods and wonder around and stand in the stillness. But the thinking wasn’t organized the way it is today. Well….most of the time. Your place to think never has to be ordinary. Lynn Lane

11-29-2009, 07:42 AM	#35
Yoshi1 SEO Link Builder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Contact Info	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? Set an online stopwatch here: Online Stopwatch. And make sure to take a break when the time is over.
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11-29-2009, 11:59 AM	#36
Anthony_Hall Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 60 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 11 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts Contact Info	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? The fact that I sleep in a living room and work 25 hours a week at a minimum wage job. My big problem is I feel so flooded with information and ideas that I feel like I have no idea where to even start.

12-01-2009, 05:09 PM	#39
Hesaidblissfully Advanced Warrior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: , , USA. Posts: 717 Thanks: 33 Thanked 109 Times in 85 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? What works best for me is block off a specific time when I'll work only on that task and that task alone. Then I just make myself start it, whether I feel like it or not. Getting started is usually the hardest part, then once you're started, momentum carries you over till the end of the task. Then once I reach the end of the time slot, I take a break and relax for awhile. Then I continue this pattern until the task is done.

12-01-2009, 05:14 PM	#40
Wage Mills HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 174 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? I listen to music or audiobooks.

12-01-2009, 05:16 PM	#41
neo3006 Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 94 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? Just do it, I am in school lab suppose to be doing homework and here I am looking for products to promote on amazon go figure, do what it takes to movitate yourself and keep you focused on "the mission", my mission is to get this down and be successful and write my own story in here saying I accomplished this with everyone's help, that is part of my motivation and to surprise my wife and say hey hun, take a week off we are heading to europe, lol, or somewhere of do something we can both enjoy, so that is my motivation.

12-01-2009, 05:54 PM	#42
imageman Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? I just tell my self,"this too shall pass!!!
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12-26-2011, 03:13 AM	#43
DGFletcher HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 150 Thanks: 20 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts Social Networking	Re: How do you get yourself motivated when doing the boring jobs? Pick a quantifiable task, turn on an episode of something from Netflix and then get the task done before the something is over. Done!