While working on some rather run-of-the-mill admin tasks today, I was reminded of the old saying, that ‘It does matter if you don’t like what you do, as long as you love the way you do it‘. And I feel this proverb gets more powerful and relevant, the more salaries come under pressure, and hours stretch longer.

Let’s face it. It doesn’t matter whether you sell Harley Davidson accessories online, or bake bread for Hovis, you have one thing in common: you want to enjoy your job. Like the folks at Surdyke.com, you may be passionate about motorbikes, or you may love the smell of warm bread, but your day job will still leave you with a list of repetitive or admin-based chores that you would rather not do. Again, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a salesman or a baker, you’ll experience the same problem. What’s more, the solution is universal also!

The easy remedy for dull or repetitive tasks is to love the way you do a task. Focus on excellence, focus on speedy deliveries, focus on being an uplifting member of staff, or focus on the sensations you feel as you perform your work. Take your mind away from the ‘boredom’ and the negative thoughts, and positively orientate yourself in a different perspective while you work. Try it today and share your results with us by leaving a comment below!