In the first working days after the holidays, we see that social networks are filled with recommendations on how to join the work process, how to get ready for work. Some people call it post-holiday syndrome. Everything is clear, disruption of sleep and eating patterns, a relaxed state when you don’t have to think about anything, decreased activity. “Too lazy to even take the dog for a walk.” “I want to lie on the couch and do nothing.” “I understand that I need to get up and cook something, but I’m so lazy.” “And who came up with the idea of ​​starting work so early?” “He goes to work again with these crocodiles.” "I want to do nothing." Do you know this? Laziness is a protective mechanism that protects energy potential, protects from something. Laziness occurs when you fall out of the usual, established rhythm of life. Which is what happened during the holidays. Desync. And also. Attention! Laziness occurs when there is a feeling that what you are doing is not bringing results. Loss of purpose, meaning. Stop now and think, does this sound like you? Three principles on how to overcome laziness Setting goals. For a year. What do you want to achieve? What to develop in yourself? What to achieve? Sit down and write. Further. "Divide the elephant." We break down goals into subtasks. From more important to less important. If you work in a corporation, it is usually customary to draw up individual development plans for the year (abbreviated as IPR or PR). I once supervised these processes in the company. I know how difficult it was sometimes, but in the end, the completed development plan always inspired and enlivened the employee. And some themselves came and asked for help in writing. I recommend. 2. Set a time frame. Time management. Especially if you work from home. Clearly when, what and at what time you want to do. Even include lying down, watching TV or reading in your daily plan. Fill your day. There is a rule: make a plan not in the morning, but the night before. Doing nothing is difficult. Compare. When a person finds himself in such a situation that he has to lie down and cannot do anything, even moving his arm, leg, or head is prohibited. Just lie down. And not a day, but months. This is doing nothing. And this, believe me, is very difficult. And watching TV, reading, lying down, gnawing nuts in front of the TV is about doing and, perhaps, about losing the goal. 3. Reasonable activity and alternation of activities. Consider what time of day you are more energetic, active, charged. And prioritize based on your activity. When you need to make an important report, and when you can drink tea with colleagues. For example, it has always helped me to start my working day with a cup of coffee with my colleagues. And if you bring a pie or casserole from home, the day immediately becomes more comfortable. But, I know, it happens in different ways. It all depends on the company you work for. From approaches and tasks. My husband, for example, became so involved that he went the whole day without tea, lunch, and from dawn to dusk. And there is no time to think about alternating activities. That's a different story. And here it is important to have a supportive environment at home, the ability to see goals other than work, the ability to recover in a short amount of time. And special recommendations if you are a manager. Be sure to set aside time in January for individual meetings with employees: to have a proper conversation, sum up the results of the past year, set and break down goals for the current one. Here is my interview, just about IPR. Have you already started writing down your goals? Sign up for a consultation on drawing up an individual development plan for the year for yourself or on organizing the process for employees by calling 89246009799. Olga.