How to Stay Productive

One thing we've all dealt with and really don't like to, burn out. It comes so easily, so quickly, and can be so frustrating because we get in this phase where we don't have any clue what to write nor do. We get stuck in this one spot and can't move because we don't have motivation. It absolutely sucks but especially when you're a blogger or YouTuber because those two jobs require creativity and motivation. If you don't have motivation how are you going to get work done? Well, I'm here to help you figure out how.

There are a ton of great ways to stay productive even when it seems impossible. When you're really feeling unmotivated and like you just don't want to get any work done for the day or at all, this post is here for you when you need it. It can be so hard to pick yourself back up when you hit burn out but know that it's not impossible. I took probably a month off of my blog for this reason and told myself I was just going to quit, don't ever be a quitter. Nobody got where they wanted to be in life by quitting and that's what I reminded myself so I came back. Now I post daily and am feeling more creative and inspired than ever. Sometimes you just need to step back, hit reset, and start over. It's totally possible to get motivated and productive again and I'm going to tell you exactly how.

1. Don't push yourself.

When you don't feel like writing, filming, or editing and you can't even think to motivate yourself to do it don't do it. I know this sounds crazy but take the day off to relax and try to get back into that motivational mindset to get you back to work tomorrow. If you push yourself too hard and do too much in one day you won't really want to keep doing it. You'll feel like it's more of a chore or like you're forced to do it and won't want too anymore. So just take the day off when you feel this way, it's okay to take a day off. Think about it this way, if you can take sick days at a regular salaried job you can this way too!

2. Stay organized.

Have you ever had your desk cluttered or room and you just couldn't focus? I've had that happen and it's like it clutters your mind while you're trying to work because you can't find a single thing, it doesn't smell nor feel clean or good, and it just overall sucks. To get rid of that feeling, get organized and clean up your workspace. Once it's clean I can't explain how much better you'll feel and be able to get more work done. It's also really motivating to work in a clean space.

3. Get motivated.

This one isn't very easy but it's possible. When you're feeling unmotivated, of course, you aren't going to want to write or film it's totally normal! The thing is though if it's your job you have to treat it like a job and get the work done. So how do you do that with no motivation? Get motivated. Find things that motivate you. For example, you could watch motivation YouTube videos, I love productive morning routines or a day in the life of a blogger/youtuber. You could also look up motivational quotes on Pinterest and WeHeartIt, search up your favorite celeb or blogger or YouTuber and let them motivate you. Listen to some happy music to get you in a good upbeat positive mood. Whatever motivates you, do it and I promise once you're motivated you'll want to get work done and will kick complete butt.

4. Reward yourself.

This is a method that really helps when it comes to motivation also. When you don't feel like doing something for the day, and this works on fitness too, tell yourself if you do it you'll buy yourself ice cream later or a new outfit or something you've really been wanting to buy. That'll not only motivate you but you'll be getting something great out of it too!

5. Cute office/desk supplies and decor.

This one is a great tip for staying motivated productive. When you have cute office supplies and decor, of course, you'll be more motivated to sit at your desk and actually want too! Get a comfy yet cute chair to get work done in and some cute decor and organization systems and you'll be living your best life and working hard!

So I hope that these tips help you to stay productive and get motivated! If you liked it don't forget to share and comment below you're favorite tip on the post and aslo how you stay productive! Thank you so much for reading and check back soon for more. Don't forget to sign up for my email list so you can stay updated each time a new post is live. :)

Thank you for all the love and support! xoxoxo -Dawn

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