Priming The Pump

“Priming the pump” is simply a way of getting yourself started. It’s a kick-start to your work day. It’s what you do to get your juices flowing when you’re feeling uninspired and unmotivated. Here are a few tips to help you prime your pump:

Plan the day before. A really good way to prime your pump is to plan ahead. I keep a steno pad on my desk at all times. I use it to jot notes on and to make my daily TO DO list. I also use it to plan ahead. When you know already that there are certain things that have to be done tomorrow, why not go ahead and start your TO DO list today? The first thing you’ll think of when you wake up tomorrow morning will be what’s on your TO DO list already, which will make you want to get up and get busy working on it.

Read something inspirational. I’m a big fan of inspirational messages. I subscribe to several newsletters and services right now. Each of them delivers an inspirational quote, thought of the day, or message. I love them because it’s like receiving little nibbles of inspiration every day. And since they all arrive in my Inbox every morning, I get an extra shot of motivation and inspiration every morning to start my day off right.

Get excited about your life and your business. Have you grown bored with your life or business? If so, then chances are that’s one of the main reasons why you can’t seem to get going every day. Sometimes you have to stop and dream for a bit. Dream about where you want to be in life “X” years from now. Think about all the different things you want to experience. Get excited about your life and your business again!

Start with exercise. Okay, I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t get nearly as much exercise as I need to. One thing I have learned, though, is that starting the day with exercise will really get you going. It gets your blood moving, which gives you energy and makes you feel alive again. Something as simple as Yoga, or a short walk, can get you motivated once again.