Many professional texts on self-development and productivity state (quite rightly) that the keys to success are persistence, hard work, focus on the goal and patience. However, from time to time, no matter how passionate you are about what you are doing, everyone will temporarily lose motivation if, for example, you suffer a partial setback at work or in your personal life. Even though you know such setbacks should never discourage you, you cannot help but lose some energy, drive and motivation. It is in cases like these that it pays to know five things you can do to get back in the game and be motivated again.
