Pair work with pleasure:

You can make tasks more pleasant by pairing them with something you enjoy, for example:

• Play music while studying.
• Work out while watching TV.
• Work in a pleasant setting like a café or a park.
• Work with a friend.
• Run difficult problems by colleagues.

Change your outlook toward the task:

• Remind yourself of your end goal and imagine how success will feel.
• Have gratitude. Take a minute to contemplate how lucky you are that you’re in your current position to be able to work towards your goals at all.
• Consider the value of the service you are providing and how it will provide benefits to others.

Make it a game:

Make boring or repetitive tasks more compelling by turning them into a game, for example:

• Race a timer or a teammate.
• Handicap yourself.
• Team up with someone on the goal.
• Alter the task or the way that you approach it.
• Set micro goals within your day and tally your successes.

Well thought out rewards can help make tasks more enjoyable.