There’s no doubt about it, old habits die hard. It can be hard to find the motivation to grow and tackle boring, uninspiring projects. If you have a pile of old, unfinished planners from every quarter of the past 3 years because next time you’ll stick to it, it may be time to give something new a try. 

 

Nudge theory is the idea that with positive reinforcement and natural reminders, you can better stick to your goals and good habits. The classic dieting tip to use smaller dishware is the perfect example of nudge theory. You don’t have to think about your portion size, but you’ll still choose a smaller portion with the small plate acting as a gentle reminder. Then you get to skip the negative feelings of wasting food or overeating while naturally reinforcing the good habit. 

 

There are plenty of ways to apply this to your career goals, too. Learn when you’re most productive and schedule monotonous tasks accordingly. If you’re already in the zone then you’ll quickly wrap up your least favorite tasks, and the feeling of relief and accomplishment will help motivate you to stay on course. 

Regardless of your goals, nudge theory can help give you the boost of motivation you need to accomplish anything. Check out this infographic from Mint for more on nudge theory and ideas to get you started.

 

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