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Fueling Success in 2024: A Guide to Motivating Yourself and Empowering Others for a Year of Achievements

The new year is here, and you’re ready to do big things. While you’re hoping to hit the ground running right away, you’re having a little trouble getting motivated.

As the boss, you know it’s up to you to set the tone for success. Therefore, you’re looking for ways to get inspired, so you can empower your team to do the same. Here’s a few tips to get you started.

Find Your Why

It’s easy to get lost in day-to-day tasks and forget why you wanted your job in the first place. Perhaps your intent has even shifted since you took the position. Regardless, it’s important to think long and hard about why you come to work each day. When you can answer this question truthfully, you’ll be able to find your purpose. This will help you stay motivated to do your very best work each day.

Set SMART Goals

Vague goals tend to be pursued for a short time, then quickly forgotten. Encourage yourself to set objectives and see them through by making them SMART — specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Effectively making these goals part of your regular life will increase the chances you’ll complete them with flying colors.

Have your employees set goals the same way, so they can also stay motivated and be easily held accountable for completing them.

Learn Something New

Knowledge is power. Get inspired by learning a new skill you’ve been interested in for awhile now. This might involve signing up for an online class, finding a mentor, attending a lunch and learn or simply taking on an intriguing new task. Stepping out of your comfort zone will help you feel energized and more confident. This will serve as a reminder of how far your capabilities span.

Switch Things Up

Feeling stuck in a rut can easily zap all of your energy. Breathe fresh life into your day by changing your routine. This can happen in so many different forms. For example, you might try to find ways to do existing tasks more efficiently, revamp your workspace or switch up the order of your day. Encourage your team to do the same to feel more energized and effective.