{"id":107723,"date":"2023-07-07T11:11:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T15:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=107723"},"modified":"2023-07-13T14:13:34","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T18:13:34","slug":"boring-tasks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/boring-tasks\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Through Boring Tasks: 2 Ways to Make Them Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you struggle to feel motivated at work? What are ways to make boring tasks fun? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Procrastination Equation<\/em> by Piers Steel points out the obvious: people procrastinate because they&#8217;re bored. But procrastination could lead to repercussions, which is why you have to figure out how to turn dull work into fun work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover how to put value in the work you do, no matter how boring it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-the-task-more-valuable-to-you\"><strong>Make the Task More Valuable to You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Steel\u2019s strategy for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-procrastination\/\">preventing procrastination<\/a> is to make boring tasks more interesting (and thus more valuable) to us.<\/strong> In today\u2019s world, most work is broken into routine, repetitive tasks that contribute to monotony and boredom, such as doing inventories, entering data into spreadsheets, and writing reports. We struggle to feel motivated to complete these dull tasks because our brains deem them unimportant. Thus, we procrastinate, and the unpleasant work adds up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Repetitive tasks may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebcfgroup.co.uk\/health-and-safety-pages\/repetitive-tasks.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pose workplace problems<\/a> beyond just encouraging procrastination. Some research shows that the extreme boredom of repetitive tasks can have serious effects on employees\u2019 mental health, making them dissatisfied, dispirited, and desperate to leave the job. When turnover increases, companies incur costs for recruiting and lose time <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-train-new-employees\/\">training new employees<\/a>. Additionally, tasks that involve repeated movements often lead to health problems like tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following techniques will help you make boring tasks more interesting and valuable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technique #1: Make the Task (Somewhat) More Challenging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Steel states that <strong>you can make a task more enjoyable and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-procrastinating-and-start-studying\/\">avoid procrastination<\/a> by making it a little more challenging.<\/strong> Tasks that are too easy become boring because there\u2019s no novelty left in them\u2014they\u2019re inherently repetitive since you know exactly what to do and how to do it. Adding some difficulty reintroduces novelty, making the work more valuable and interesting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steel argues that this works as long as you don\u2019t make a task <em>too <\/em>challenging\u2014if you do, you might become overwhelmed and procrastinate anyway. You experience maximum engagement when you\u2019re able to strike an appropriate balance of difficulty. This allows you to access flow states where you\u2019re completely engrossed in a task\u2014still learning new things and improving, but undeterred by what you\u2019re not yet able to do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to make a task more challenging is to turn it into a game or competition. For example, you could treat your tasks like quests in a video game, where you must complete each one within a certain amount of time. Each time you succeed, you get points to trade in for real-life rewards, such as a meal at your favorite restaurant. The limited time adds a challenge, and the reward system makes the work more fun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: If you want a little creative guidance to help you gamify everyday tasks, some companies have products designed for this purpose. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/theherosjournal.co\/collections\/the-heros-journal\/products\/copy-of-the-heros-journal-journal-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hero\u2019s Journal<\/a> is a daily journal you complete over 90 days that transforms your goals into quests. You write in it every day to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/track-your-progress\/\">track your progress<\/a>, and you experience a story along the way.)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>How to Make Tasks More Challenging and Access Flow States<\/strong><br><br>If a work task feels too easy, you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/blog\/not-too-hard-not-too-easy-finding-flow-in-your-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make it more challenging and engaging by exercising different skills.<\/a> For instance, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-problem-solving-skills\/\">problem-solving skills<\/a> to make your workflow more efficient. Additionally, increase your expertise in the task, instead of sticking with a basic understanding of it. Learn the ins and outs of the processes, software, and systems involved in the task.&nbsp;<br><br>In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/flow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Flow<\/em><\/a>, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi describes how you can use this iterative learning process to access flow states even as you acquire skills that make previously challenging tasks feel easy (and therefore unengaging). He argues that flow states balance ease with challenge to create an enjoyable experience.&nbsp;According to Csikszentmihalyi, <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/flow#the-stages-of-flow-producing-activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you enter and exit flow states at different stages of pursuing a goal.<\/a> When you first start an activity, you enter the first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/flow-state-complete-guide\/\">flow state<\/a>, where you\u2019re accumulating the collection of skills needed to do the activity. Once you achieve your first goal, previous challenges are now easy, and you exit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/the-flow-state\/\">the flow state<\/a>, instead entering a state of boredom and anxiety. To leave this anxious, bored state and enter a new flow state, you must create new goals and practice new skills.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technique #2: Attach Boring Tasks to Important Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Steel\u2019s second technique for adding value to tasks involves attaching the tasks to goals that are important to you. <strong>When we associate responsibilities with goals we already care about, they become inherently motivating instead of things that we\u2019re obligated to do. <\/strong>Even the most mundane tasks become relevant to bringing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/vision-for-the-future\/\">vision of the future<\/a> to life. Therefore, you\u2019re less likely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/to-procrastinate\/\">to procrastinate<\/a> them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, maybe you hate exercising. However, one of your long-term goals is to travel to places that require a lot of physical activity to get around. Therefore, you need to get in shape and get stronger. Every time you have the urge to procrastinate on going to the gym, remind yourself that each exercise session brings you closer to your goal of being able to walk and hike wherever you want. Think of all the beautiful sights you\u2019ll get to see and the experiences you\u2019ll get to have, and let that be your motivation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: To reflect on the relationship between tasks you dislike and your broader goals, <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-bullet-journal-method\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Bullet Journal Method<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>author Ryder Carroll suggests journaling. <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-bullet-journal-method\/part-5-2#gaining-clarity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First, identify the tasks you find difficult and unpleasant.<\/a> Then, on the left side of the page, write how each task makes you feel. For example, \u201cI hate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/planning-your-meals\/\">meal planning<\/a> for the week because it\u2019s so frustrating to have to decide what I want to eat in advance.\u201d On the right side of the page, write how the tasks ultimately benefit you. (This benefit could include whatever goal you connect it to.) For example, \u201cPlanning ahead makes it easier to choose healthy options and prevents me from exceeding my grocery budget.\u201d)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you struggle to feel motivated at work? What are ways to make boring tasks fun? The Procrastination Equation by Piers Steel points out the obvious: people procrastinate because they&#8217;re bored. But procrastination could lead to repercussions, which is why you have to figure out how to turn dull work into fun work. 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