Track Minor Progress Like a Video Game for Better Motivation

However, it’s not the larger goal that motivates us.

It’s that we can see our numbers going up on a daily basis.

Real life, on the other hand, rarely quantifies our progress so clearly.

Those little achievements you might see day to day.

Anything that went well or worked out.

Don’t take that good presentation or minor achievement for granted.

That’s progress and paying attention to those can keep you trucking when you’re feeling less than motivated.

Staring ahead at a mountain of work between you and your next milestone can be draining.

But staring backwards at the mountain of work you’ve already accomplished can feel very satisfying.

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