When I’m sitting in my couch, or on a bench in a park, I cannot fathom how any difficult activity would bring me joy. I believe this is due to the fact that I’m at a state of rest, which makes it difficult to imagine what it feels like when my heart is pumping any faster.
But once I get moving, either biking around or doing chores in the home, I feel great! And I’m always surprised at how hard it is to get myself motivated into action when it feels so good.
Doubt yourself, or more specifically, doubt your ability to predict what feels good, and instead experiment and try new things. Reserve your judgement. Make no assumptions. Live curiously.
Moving is hard work, and it feels like a burden when it’s your own stuff, but it feels great when you help a friend! Not only do you get a hefty workout, but you know how helpful you’re being because you’ve been in the same situation before.
You get to take a much needed moving break together, and you get to share good hard work too. Plus moving rarel requires much thinking so it can be a nice break for someone used to a knowledge-based job! Extra bonus, no computers! And when you’re done you’re done! Super awesome bonus of “moving karma” knowing you have buddies to help you move if you’ll ever need to.
A beautiful thing about being unemployed is the challenge of how to start your day. I’ve discovered that a morning walk of no great distance is just what I need!
Sometimes it’s quite hard to know how big the world is when you spend most of your time in your own home. A walk will provide the sights, smells and sounds needed to get a sense of perspective.
Thank goodness morning walks are free and refreshing, a boon to those of us with the time to enjoy them.
Monday nights are the underdog of awesome weeknights. They are a chance to unwind from a busy weekend, to steady yourself for the week ahead, and to feel totally comfortable not having a plan whatsoever. This post is dedicated to their not-so-obvious delights.
-Reading the sections of the Sunday paper that made you say “Oh this looks neat, I’ll read it later”
-Grocery shopping for all those things you forgot earlier, but throwing in a few treats too
-Feeling good about just taking a bath and unwinding as much as possible
-Going to the movies and avoiding the crowd
-Starting a fun project that you’ll get to look forward to for the rest of the week
What are some of your favorite things about Monday nights?
Most of us know that, at times, it’s quite hard to get up off your ass. People will tell us to, but simple commands don’t seem to work.
The method used to motivate me, and thus create this blog, was one of creative accountability!
A good friend Matthew Carey and I promised each other to get something done by August 1st. I was to make a blog (that he could read) and he was to make a song (that I could listen to). Combine the pressure to impress a friend, along with the lure of a good tune, and you’ve got a winning motivation combination!
Cheers to friends inspiring friends!
