We all get into a stale condition sometimes with our online work. For example, you've been writing content until it's coming out of ears, and you just want a break. Also, you don't feel like diverting yourself to some of those tasks you already know how to do. Here are 4 ways to get motivated again.

1 Why not learn something new? The best times you'll be motivated is when you're starting something new and coming to the end of it. Think about something in your business you've always wanted to learn more about or you think there's a subject you really ought to look at in case you're missing out. You could even keep a list of these, then when you're feeling stale, choose one and take a break while, actually, you're still working in your business.

2 Why not start something new? This is especially valuable for getting to grips with creating new products. Start a new project on that ebook you've been putting off because of lack of time or start using some new SEO practices. You needn't see it through to the end - the likelihood is it'll spark other ideas on what to do and how to develop your business.

3 Why not work with someone else? If you prefer working with other people, and it's the working alone for long periods that partly saps your motivation, find some joint partners. These could be for one-off projects, and short ones at that, or on-going ones you can keep brainstorming about and gradually developing over time.

4 Give yourself a rest. If you're feeling stale in your work,then your mind and body are telling you something. It's a bit like very low level pain: it's a warning sign. Of course, you could just try to work through it. However, taking short, quite frequent breaks, improves your ability. In fact, break off for a few minutes just when you're doing really well. This keeps you operating at a higher consistent level. Also, take days off and return refreshed to what you were doing.