How to Come out of Depression and De-motivation and Start Getting Things Done Right - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / How to Come out of Depression and De-motivation and Start Getting Things Done Right - Introvert Whisperer How to Come out of Depression and De-motivation and Start Getting Things Done Right There are days when you feel like you have boundless energy to get things done and done just right. On other days, you can barely move a muscle and can’t stop thinking about the comfort of your favorite sofa, or what is going to be Oliver Queen’s next move. Lucky for us those days are “occasional occurrences”. However, if that’s not the case for you and you tend to be down in the dumps all too often, you have got a deadly dud-producing disease-like in the form of de-motivation. Here’s what you want to be doing if you find yourself in that terrible, terrible situation. There’s no specific cure, but we can help you realize what needs to be done to get things done! 1) Find out what’s bothering you: For many, there could be a strong underlying reason for why they don’t feel the same energy they did when they started working. If the problem deals with an external source that is unrelated to your work, you need to make sure you deal with that problem first. Social and personal are potential sources of this problem. Tackle these sources wisely to keep them from affecting your professional life. 2) Attend to Your Bodily Needs: The type of food we eat and the amount of sleep or exercise we get greatly affect our moods and energy levels. Eating the right kind of food at the right timing is essential to productivity. Avoid eating heavy, fat-rich foods and instead replace those with protein, fiber, and vitamin-rich food. The same can be said for sleep cycles. Get rid of unhealthy habits such as random surfing or using social media right before you go to bed. Time your sleep and make sure you get enough Zzz’s for an energetic next day. Regular exercise and movement are also important for alertness and productivity. According to Livestrong, “When you exercise, you are also increasing blood flow to the brain, which can help sharpen your awareness and make you more ready to tackle your next big project.” 3) Bring in the Light: According to a popular study, working in a brightly lit room may or may not affect your productivity levels (Hawthorne effect). However, what the researchers didn’t know at that time was that light can work as a therapy for depressed workers. Says who? According to the National Institute of Health, you can fight the winter blues simply by “letting the light in” your workspace. Their research reveals that “light therapy relieves SAD symptoms for as much as 70% of patients after a few weeks of treatment”. 4) Cut Yourself From Distractions: A demotivated person tends to find distraction the biggest friend and foe. Sometimes, a distraction such as a ringing phone gives you the “saved by the bell” feeling. This, however, turns out to be a major disturbance and harms your overall productivity. Get rid of any distractions including useless notifications, social media, or other threats that pose as a distraction. Only allow yourself to attend to these “distractions” during your break timesâ€"and that time ONLY. 5) Take a Break: Sometimes, you just need to give up. We don’t mean that you leave your work behind and never turn back. Working excessively can be overwhelming and at times, it is the very reason why you can’t function anymore. You need a break! Take a day off and just relax. Bring balance into your life and enjoy a great work-free break every now and then.