Just try this once; I have found it effective
The key is to design a work structure that accommodates various states of mind.
Being motivated for one kind of task often means being disinterested in others. That’s why it helps to classify your work suited for different motivation levels.
These are just directional in the general and practical sense, as found effective for me, and not watertight compartments and rigid formations. One can read this and make customizations for oneself.
One step here and there can either overlap or cross the compartment.
Here’s how I break it down into four types of work:
1. Exceptionally motivated
This is your golden phase — when ideas strike like lightning and energy overflows.
How to use it:
- Reserve this state for your most important creative tasks — writing, designing, planning career breakthroughs, or solving life challenges.
It occurs irrespective of time and circumstances
- These moments can come anytime — while doing exercises, during a journey, or while swimming or showering — so be prepared. It doesn’t come strictly only during your usual working hours.
- Act fast and capture the inspiration before it fades.
- Always carry a quick system tool ready: You have plenty of them today. From paper and pen to notes app and voice recorder. — whatever helps you jot things down instantly.
- Create a rough draft, outline, or voice memo. You can polish it later.
Why it matters:
Ideas in this state often come fully formed — with captions, subheadings, arguments, logic, and structure. Sometimes, even a full article or solution to a long-standing problem unfolds in one sitting. Don’t waste it.
2. Fairly Motivated
This is your routine productive state — perfect for working steadily at your desk or PC.
How to use it:
- Focus on organizational and core work. Think of yourself as your own manager or team lead.
- Tasks include reviewing your projects, maintaining progress, and executing planned steps.
- Use this time to work through structured activities, such as
- Outlining future content
- Planning schedules
- Drafting posts with a moderate level of creativity
- Revisiting previous work for enhancement
Work types in this zone:
- Inspirational/Creative work
- Organizational/Planning work
- Editing and Polishing
- Maintenance and Recovery tasks
This phase is ideal for tasks that require attention but not intense inspiration.
3. Average or Low Motivation
Energy is limited, but you’re still capable of light engagement.
How to use it:
- Perform some editing and finishing activities: Rewriting your drafts, checking and correcting grammar and typos.
- Such actions will guide you to the next steps to pursue, like verifying formatting, running plagiarism checks, or inserting images.
- These works don’t demand much creativity, but it still matters. It moves your work toward completion.
Why it helps:
You stay productive even when you’re not at your peak — and that’s a win.
4. Very Low or Nil Motivation
This is the most difficult phase, but also one of the most revealing.
Important:
- Avoid reviewing your work, policies, or life decisions during this phase. Your mindset isn’t suited for critical evaluation.
- Don’t judge yourself. Don’t measure performance.
- Don’t make big decisions. Don’t even entertain thoughts about serious subjects; stay calm and finish the job at hand.
What to do instead:
- Use this phase for low-focus tasks:
- Clear your email inbox
- Clean your desk or digital folders
- Organize physical papers or supplies
- File away loose drafts or notes
- Back up your work
- Delete clutter
A valuable insight:
Here, your only real goal is to pass the time without letting it harm your progress or confidence. So turn it around: make it useful, even if only in small, practical ways.
Conclusion:
Motivation is not a regular or constant state of mind in any person. Remember, men of high achievement experience it at times.
A flexible schedule can help you accommodate your emotional and mental states, and you can keep moving forward.
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