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16 Quick and Simple Tricks to Motivate Yourself Right Now

Updated 9/5/2024
16 Quick and Simple Tricks to Motivate Yourself Right Now
Because there are days when you need that extra push.

We all have those days when we just can’t bring ourselves to get started on that first task—even though our slightly terrifying to-do list is staring us straight in the face. Some days it’s because we don’t care enough about the subject at hand. Other days it’s because the project is so overwhelming that we have no idea where to start. And occasionally (OK, often), it’s simply because we’re chronic procrastinators.

Thankfully, Wrike has researched quick and simple strategies for anyone who needs that extra push to get things moving. From using the “just five minutes” method to watching short and sweet pep talks on YouTube, here are 16 tips that will help get you in the zone—even when you feel very, very far from it.


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A board member of Columbia Organization of Rising Entrepreneurs, Kat is either hosting inspiring founders or trekking across cities (Silicon Valley and London, anyone?) to discover the hottest startups. And, when she’s not putting together large-group gatherings for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Kat is planning food excursions to discover the best Taiwanese beef noodle soup in NYC. The only thing she loves almost as much as crafting content as an Editorial Intern at The Muse is studying content as an English Major at Columbia University. Say hi on Twitter @katxmoon.
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