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The Power of Stickies Can Help You Maintain Your Focus
Focus & Motivation. We all know these two characteristics are necessary to run a successful business, whether it be online or not. Sure, we have them as soon as we start our next big venture, excited to explore and push against boundaries.
But, the problem is once we have them sometimes things start to slow down. How do we keep our focus and motivation, when it is so much easier to play a computer game, or watch television.
This may sound silly, but one of the ways I keep myself motivated is by writing myself notes. I got into this habit when playing basketball in high-school, only I would write encouraging statements, quotes, and reminders, on rubber-bands, and have them on my wrist while I played.
For example I had “bend and follow” written on the rubber band, to remind me to bend my knees and follow through with my shot when taking foul shots. This does sound juvenile, but I also was probably the best foul shooter on the team. This reminder kept me focused with the task at hand, when I was in a particularly distracting situation.
This can also be effective in the work place. You can use sticky notes to obtain the same effect, or even still use rubber bands to be more conspicuous.
What do I write on my sticky?
You can write anything on your motivational note whether it be just a reminder to do something, a key word in a goal you want to obtain, or even a motivational quote.
For example: If you are working over time to earn extra money to purchase, lets say a car. Write down “vroom vroom,” “car,” or “cruising.” I know I know this sounds silly, but this will give you a mental picture of your goal, and make you want to work towards it, trust me.
You can also have pictures on your desk or workplace, to remind you of why you should stay motivated and work hard. Many people are motivated by their children. So keep a picture on your desk of your child, or other family member that motivates you. It will serve as a constant reminder to work hard, when you feel like slacking off.
How do you keep yourself motivated? Do you use any reminders like I did during my basketball season, such as rubber bands? Leave a comment, we want to hear from you. So get motivated, set goals, remember what motivates you, and make it happen.
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(On Jul 30th, 2007 at 4:44 pm)
Interesting use. I know in offices stickies are used for just about everything. Why not for motivation?
(On Jul 30th, 2007 at 9:27 pm)
When you put things in writing, you are much more liekly to follow through and meet your goals. Each time you see those written reminders, you remember what you are working toward. I have found this to be very helpful myself.
(On Jul 30th, 2007 at 8:59 am)
Definitely, we arent machines and sometimes get lazy, we need those reminders.
Thanks for the comment
(On Jul 30th, 2007 at 4:35 pm)
I use stickies a lot. You should see my computer. I have it covered with notes on stickies and in notebooks. I actually have about ten notebooks covering my desk. The sad part is that I am not organized so my notes are everywhere.