Getting motivated and getting things done...

[LordSplodge]

Recently I have found myself having a hard time getting motivated and getting things done.

Now in some ways I can understand why I don't have much motivation at work as I don't really like working in IT, and I don't like the environment I have to work in. However, there are some very good projects on the go that are both interesting and good for my career.

Instead of focusing on these projects and getting them done I simply cruise along or browse the Internet.

Now the second area is different. I am working on a business idea that could net me quite a nice amount of money and has a potential to replace my 9 to 5 job as well as improve my families and my standard of living.

Trouble is it requires a lot of work before it is even ready to launch never mind start making the projected money.

I had two days off week this week (Monday & Tuesday) and instead of using most of my time producing the material needed I have mostly dicked around and done very little work on the project. The deadline for the initial launch is September (to time with another product release) and it is getting closer and closer leaving me more and more work to do.

Now this has nothing to do with depression or any other perception of lack of interest in life and doing things on my part. On the whole my life is great. My job is good (despite my lack of interest in IT), my wife and son are awesome, my family close and supportive.

I simply cannot get motivated to do the above and wondered what others do to get over this lack of motivation. It is kind of like my brain is happy with how things are and puts a block on these things.

Any suggestions or ideas?

 

[LordSplodge]

Create a machine, that kicks you, every time you browse on the net. In a couple of weeks, you will be the MVE! (most valued employee)

Not aiming to be most valued employee but just to get motivated to do the work that will be good for my career (should my business option not work out)

Lazy.

How would you be able to look your wife and son in the eyes if you ruin their chance of a better life through your laziness? Perhaps you should use that as motivation.

I'm not lazy and my wife and son are well looked after. I see what you are saying (even if you didn't say it in a good way) and I know I need to just get down and get on with it.

Yeah, you won't get much done at first. But if you keep pushing yourself to just do a bit you can slowly raise your baseline until you're getting a reasonable amount done. Remember a bit done is better than none done.

I'm reading a book on GTD (Getting Things Done) and splitting things into doable tasks is helping. I have also started splitting the production into smaller tasks. Still way behind schedule (for example a final name for the business has only just been agreed) but hopefully I will get there...

Just wish I had not wasted these two days as they would have been useful in getting back on track.

I think when it comes to the business idea I am wary of putting all this effort in and it turning out not to make any money.

With regards to work I simply think it is lack of confidence and thus I am wary of getting something wrong and looking the fool.

Both are fixable and in the long run no big deal - just annoying the living daylights out of me right now.

Look I'm still on OCUK instead of working!!!

 

[LordSplodge]

Perhaps if he got his work done on time he could get to punch you in the face, motivation enough

Now that has me motivated.

...he really shouldn't need anything help getting of his backside and doing what he needs to do.

Actually working for myself is more of a motivation that an increase in standard of living for me and my family as I have already said we have a good standard of living.

It isn't laziness more like apathy.

 

[LordSplodge]

My advice, quit you job!! Then your wife and child will be the motivator to get this idea you have kick started!!!

Given that the business idea will probably take a few years to make enough money to allow me to quit my job I doubt that would be a very good idea. I do have a mortgage to pay and can do both to start with.

 

[LordSplodge]

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You are a scag addict, admit it

Nice but your wrong.

Complete lack of emotion or motivation about a person, activity, or object; depression; lack of interest or enthusiasm; disinterest.

See? Close enough (apart from the depression)

Now stop being an Internet "Hard man" you've given your advice and some of it I get but now you are just being a knob.

 

[LordSplodge]

You won't like my opinion but if you can't motivate yourself to work on a business at the start up phase, you ain't cut out for it.

So my advice is get a new job that you like.

Rubbish. Juts because I lack motivation at this point in time means I'm not cut out for working for myself? Perhaps you missed the bit where I pointed out it wasn't just this area where I lack motivation.

unplug the internet

Bit of a problem when it is needed to create and publish the content that the business!

Although I split my CBA time by studying for some computing qualifiactions at the moment that will backup my experience from here and other employers which I hope will help in the future.

Do you want a completley new career path or just something different? I assume like me your interest lies in I.T outside of work (Browsing, gaming, other activities, etc)?

If you're like me, you could try cutting down on your IT hobby

Just some ideas, not a great ones but some thoughts none the less

I'm not inclined to go for a new career but would rather work for myself. As far as my IT hobby goes it is almost all based on Apple computers (apart from gaming) and doesn't take up a massive amount of my free times as I spend more time on the other hobbies such as mountaineering, cycling and tennis.

Thanks for taking the time to post something constructive though.

 

[LordSplodge]

Lazy, whining, moaner. I have no sympathy for you.

Thanks but you don't know me and I'm none of those.

Well i`m happy and that's what matters

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I never said I wasn't happy (I am) just lacking the kick up the bottom I need to move along!