We all know how difficult it is to stay motivated. It's even more difficult for salespeople – they face rejection almost every day at work and it's not because of them. Without proper motivation it's difficult to stay productive. Here are a few tips on how to stay motivated and productive and make your day out on the field easier.
First, SCHEDULE!
This is a hard task when you're just getting started. Few people like routines and schedules, but it's the best way to save time and plan ahead. Create a to-do list and then transfer all the tasks into your calendar with exact times. Add /everything/ to the calendar, even your coffee breaks. When you're following your daily schedule and notice yourself fall off the tracks, skip that extra coffee you planned to get. Self-discipline will make you stick to your schedule and make you more productive. Your prospects and customers will much appreciate you always on time.
When creating the schedule, start by putting your breaks and time off into the calendar. It frames the idea of creating schedules in a positive light in your head, and, you won't overschedule your days—breaks are just as important as working time for being productive and not burning yourself out.
Use applications that make your job easier
Sure, it's sometimes difficult to understand technology and it will time integrate it into your every-day life but it is essential when you want to stay on top of your game. Apps that help you plan your day out, notify you to stay on track or of any changes and help you optimize your daily activities. One of the best scheduling apps is Google Calendar that lets you colorize your appointments and sends you email and push notifications about your meetings and other gigs.
There are many communication apps, but Slack has proven useful for company communication. It lets you create many channels where you can talk with different smaller teams or send direct messages to anyone you need to.
Need to keep all your documents in one place where they are accessible anytime, anywhere? Dropbox gives you 2GB of storage as a free trial and has many affordable plans should you need to upload more files. It encourages cooperation and lets multiple users share and update files making it one of the best file storage systems.
Saving time and money on driving around? Yes, please! Applications like Badger Maps, RouteXL, and Mapquestthat help you do just that. Insert all the addresses you need to visit and in a couple of seconds, you’ll have an optimized route to them.
Stay positive
Lastly, stay positive. It’s impossible to keep motivated and productive when you’re feeling down. Know that prospects’ rejection is not often personal and start your days positively by listing all the things you’re grateful for every morning.