The following list was offered by timemanagementninja.com.
1. Call a short time-out
Odd as it may seem, a short break will draw you temporarily away from your inertia. Afterwards you may feel more inclined to focus on the tasks in hand.
2. Do something different
If you feel stuck on a particular task, sheer frustration will prevent you making progress. So do something else that would have to be dealt with later anyway.
3. Look for inspiration elsewhere
If you lack motivation, reading a book or listening to music for a while may help. Or possibly a change of location will do the trick.
4. Plan ahead
If you are completely at a loss, at least look to the short-term future and redraft your schedule to compensate for your current lack of productive activity.
5. Deal with distractions
Some factors may be external, for example the environment in which you are working or numerous phone calls. If possible, find a way to reduce the extent of such distractions.
6. Ask yourself why
Maybe you can identify the factors which have led to your unproductive day, such as a poor night’s sleep or generally feeling below par. If you can find such a cause, again look for a way to deal with it.
7. Optimise your most productive moments
Unless you are under extreme pressure to meet an approaching deadline, use to the full the time of day when you feel most energised, whether it be early morning or late in the evening.
8. Work on a preliminary version
Few people can produce perfect work at the first attempt. So prepare rough drafts which can be polished later when you are feeling more productive.
Above all, do not allow yourself to be overwhelmed by lethargy. The above advice should help you maintain a positive frame of mind.
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