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Personal
Solutions: Staying
Motivated
The
Art Of Staying Motivated:
Making
Time For What You Enjoy
© Lee Wise 2003 All Rights Reserved
I was out to lunch with one of my students. He had asked
me to spend some time with him since he was about to begin
his time of internship training.
While sitting in a popular Chinese restaurant in our area,
he shared with me: "What things would you personally suggest
that I keep in mind as I think about my future training?"
In the process of our discussion, I said to him...
"TAKE TIME FOR WHAT YOU ENJOY"
It wasn't a new concept for him. I share that idea in my
classes. And, I'm sure it's not new to you.
But it is important.
Speaking from my own experience, I would state it stronger.
I would say it is a *very* important aspect of staying motivated.
LET'S TALK ABOUT THE IDEA OF "TAKING TIME"
As Ken and I continued to interact, I reviewed a few key
ideas related to taking time for what you enjoy.
My suggestions revolved around these points:
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"Think small."
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"Don't think big."
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"Make the time."
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"Take the time."
Reflect about these concepts with me for a moment...
"THINK SMALL. DON'T THINK BIG."
These ideas really go together. I wanted Ken *not* to think
a certain way. When I said to him, "take time for what you
enjoy," I didn't want him to think in terms of activities
that would take big blocks of time.
Don't get me wrong. Those are *great* ideas!
I was after something else. I wanted him to think about
things he could do *in the process of a normal day* during
his week.
Let me give you an example. Ken is a sports buff. Where he
will be training has a gym. I said, "If you like bouncing
a basketball, then bounce that ball! If that is something
you enjoy, and it might even make you a little sharper
during the day... then get to the court!"
I also mentioned to him: "If you can only do it for ten minutes, then take the ten minutes."
My point was simple...
When you begin thinking about "doing what you enjoy," beware
of discouraging yourself by thinking about activities that
take too much time and effort. Stuff you can't fit in.
Think in small chunks. Bits and pieces here and there that
can give you a "shot in the arm" for part of your day -- or
your week. View
Complete Article Here
About the Author
Lee is a seminary administrator, has a part-time
business at home, and writes his own motivational
mailing entitled "A Beautiful Moment In Time."
Permission is given to distribute article. This entire
paragraph must be included. Email: Lee@vital-sea-nutrients.net
Link: http://www.vital-sea-nutrients.net
This article provided by the Family Content Archives at:
http://www.Family-Content.com
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