Midweek blues are generally the feeling of fatigue and depression that dawn on you as soon as the calendar hits Wednesday. Being a leader, administrator or manager is definitely tough as your days are long and nights get even longer.
When you are swamped with loads of work, it is easy to feel tired, overwhelmed, and anxious. With the weekend being still a far-fetched dream, you feel like you don't have enough motivation to survive through the week. If this is your condition and you are consumed by the midweek slump, here are some tips to break free from the monotonous and mundane life.
Strategies To Push You Through The Midweek Slump
Read through the five tips to re-energize your mid-week motivation and continue your work with the same zest and enthusiasm:
When you are making a weekly or daily plan about the list of things you need to accomplish, try to be realistic. In the middle of the week, when your determination is likely to be sliding, don’t be tempted to start off your day with mundane jobs.
Instead set realistic and attainable goals for yourself to feel the pleasure of accomplishment once you attain them. Try to take up more challenging and demanding jobs to feel more productive and energized throughout the day.
As an administrator, you are bound to handle so many employees regularly that might sometime be overwhelming and take a toll on your mental peace. Thus, ensure to schedule some time off for yourself so that you can recharge your batteries. Treat yourself to the things that you desire.
It can be reading your favorite book, listening to your go-to playlist, or eating your comfort food. Treating yourself to your heart's content will enable you to feel rejuvenated and let go of all the stress. This will also leave you charged up to go through the rest of the week.
A quick meet-up with the teammates or employees can help you socialize and can also make a refreshing change from being work oriented. You can hold a training needs analysis program or even a feedback session to connect with various persons other than yourself.
Having a chat session with your employees or teammates will not only allow you to understand the work that is going on, but also build rapport and team dynamics. Building positive relationships can make your days and work more enjoyable and enables you to stay more connected to your job.
Your workspace is the area where you spend most of your time. Living in a mess can make you anxious and you might find it challenging to concentrate. Thus, every mid-week make it a habit to take out some time to clean your desk.
This will not only take your mind off of work but also makes your environment a lot more bearable. If you like greenery you can also plant some plants or flowers in your workspace and nurture them every day to feel at ease.
When you spend all your days waiting for the weekend, it can make your weekdays a real drag. Thus, squash the feeling by doing some fun activities at your office. You can keep Wednesdays for dress-up days to bring some color to the office or ask your employees to arrange for some fun.
Additionally, you can also arrange a night out on your own with your friends. Go to a cinema, have a meal with your loved ones, or just visit one of those adventure parks for some refreshments. Doing this will break the monotony and will put a big smile on your face after a hectic day.
The Superpower Of Motivation
Wednesdays might feel like Mondays, except that it comes in the middle of the week. Regardless of whatever you do, those five days can seem interminable. However, when you as an administrator or manager foster a positive and motivational environment, your employees are more likely to be productive and engaged. Thus, follow these mid-week work motivation tips to stay focused and offer regular encouragement and recognition to your employees.
Written By : Ruchi Mehta
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