How to Be More Committed at Work

1.Admit to yourself that you are having commitment issues. By insisting that you are not in a slump, you prevent yourself from getting out of it -- acknowledge that you aren't as committed or productive as you once were.

2.Set goals, both large and small. Setting a big-picture goal, like finishing a major project by the end of the month, requires you to commit over a period of time while distracting you from minor problems and frustrations that threaten your productivity. Minor goals, like finishing a minor report by the end of the day, give you both a sense of urgency and the immediate satisfaction of a job well done.

3.Make a public commitment. When you keep goals to yourself, there is little sense of accountability. If you promise your employees that something will be finished by a certain time, however, or tell your them that your company will meet a specific goal, your commitment to that goal increases.

4.Congratulate yourself. Positive thinking has a powerful effect on commitment, so give yourself encouragement when you meet your goals.

5.Take breaks. Exhausting yourself is a sure way to burn out and lose your sense of commitment, so take frequent breaks to keep your head clear and your spirit strong. For every 50 minutes of work, take a 10 minute break to relax -- close your eyes, read an article, get a snack or call a loved one to get a small reward for your hard work.

SOURCE:smallbusiness.chron.com