Motivation.....

[PLasticSlug]

I dont think this has ever been asked,..

 

Lately ive been pretty down, not depressed or anything just completely not motivated, My life revolves around going to school (not really studying) and coming home and sitting in from of what im looking at right now as im typing this, ill average several hours on my comp, literally not doing anything constructive at all!

I dont work out anymore, but im going to force my self to run at the park later

I dont really do any thing that i used to do to enjoy my self, the only thing i do is play games, which im not complaining I love doing that but its the only thing i do these days.

 

I dont crap anymore!!!

 

so what do the rest of you do to get out of this slump?

Edited November 7, 2004 by PLasticSlug

[BoomBa_GoosE]

I dont think this has ever been asked,..

 

Lately ive been pretty down, not depressed or anything just completely not motivated, My life revolves around going to school (not really studying) and coming home and sitting in from of what im looking at right now as im typing this,  ill average several hours on my comp, literally not doing anything constructive at all!

I dont work out anymore, but im going to force my self to run at the park later

I dont really do any thing that i used to do to enjoy my self, the only thing i do is play games, which im not complaining I love doing that but its the only thing i do these days.

 

I dont crap anymore!!!

 

so what do the rest of you do to get out of this slump?

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wow, we have identical lives...cept that i need to crap often....anyways..i look at the people around me, like my friends...and theyre all doin sumthin u kno...i have to start doin sumthin too, and i dont wanna be the one friend that doesnt have ambitions or goals..just recently, i had a fantastic meeting with my counsler at my college, and it feels good to know a lttle somethin about my plans for the future.

 

its okay to feel like ur a bum right now, i think i can say we all go thru that stage one time or another. once u find ur light, ull find ur way....

[Fatal Rose]

Step away from the PC.

[Diso]

Meh Find things you enjoy doing.

 

If you can't find anything, asks others or w/e.

 

You'll find something usually to do in ur spare time and other people usually help you acheive that.

[Gryph]

That's exactly what high school was like for me but other people dind't have anything better to do so it was normal. We are all unmotivated together.

 

I don't know where I get my motivation from...Cocoa Puffs maybe. I don't know. Just find something you hate about yourself and try to fix it, that's where you can find some motivation.

[darkmage479]

get a job and start saving, even if it's just menial. When i was in high school i played my violin at weddings and such and saved to buy my car - watching my dollars add up was worth it. Then it was even more satisfying to restore the car to operating condition.

 

The key is find something you like to do (get a job, work on cars, join some school clubs, get involved in politics, etc.) and stick with it. Also, get a clear goal in sight and work toward it, so you can see your reward and stay motivated. Right now, I'm playing more gigs so i can trade in my car for a better one .

[Daeval]

Basically what everyone else said.. You gotta take some risks and try something new, to find something you like. Take up paintball or a martial art, or drawing, or programming, or etc etc. Or get a job that sounds interesting if you don't already have one. Even if you end up not liking it, it's better than nothing and the money will help you find something you do like.

 

Making up that list, I guess I've realized that three basic things motivate me: Heavy physical exertion, comraderie/helping others (in judo, I'm an assistant and student where I train), and creating things.

 

A little meditiation helps me now and then too, but that works best along with one of the other things.

[Agozer]

I'm living a a life right now, which is, sad to say, uneventful... I don't enjoy doing things like I used to and find many things bland.

 

My mom even said one day (out of the blue) that i don't even laugh so much anymore; that I've become cynical and very sarcastic.

 

 

Meh I guess she's right.

Edited November 7, 2004 by Agozer

[kaioshade]

I have the same ffling. All i want to do is either sleep or build computers for no apparent reason. I havent hung out with friends as much, its just been blah.

 

Right now what keeps me going is finishing school and not turning out to be a bum. That and getting my rent paid.

[Diso]

another thing

 

Nothing motivates you than beating the stuffing out of someone from 1emu

[Alpha]

I look for different things to make 1Emulation better. To be #1 is my forever goal with this site. Right now it is taking only 30% of my day. Before it was 50-60%.. times are changing and as time progresses... different things will motivate me.

 

There will always be things to depress or unmotivate you. It can be people, society, or your own mistakes. The only thing you can do is fix them and aknowledge your mistakes.

 

To stay unmotivated is a question, not an answer.

[Fatal Rose]

I look for different things to make 1Emulation better. To be #1 is my forever goal with this site. Right now it is taking only 30% of my day. Before it was 50-60%.. times are changing and as time progresses... different things will motivate me.

 

There will always be things to depress or unmotivate you. It can be  people, society, or your own mistakes. The only thing you can do is fix them and aknowledge your mistakes.

 

To stay unmotivated is a question, not an answer.

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Very well said my friend. For me it's martial arts, and becoming the best I can be. I want to fight some day (and I might have a fight in about 6 months). The only reason you are so unmotivated is because you are letting school/work become your life, not that it’s a bad thing but look at the end result. You are unmotivated, bored, down, and left wanting. Same thing when it comes to a serious relationship with a girl, you can't spend 100 percent of your time with her, it just won’t work. If you allow it she will become your life, to the point where she disapproves of you hanging out with your friends, talking on the phone with friends, having a friendship with anyone besides her, etc.. So you tell your self "ok I love this girl so I will give her all of me" so you do and now what? Still not enough, still left wanting. When you allow something to become your life and you than neglect other things you enjoy to the point of you feeling down and unmotivated is just the end result of you giving your all to something and basically no room for nothing else. Thankfully my martial arts obsession does not come in the way of me and my friends, since most of them are either martial artist them selves or a fan of it.

[PLasticSlug]

Step away from the PC.

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I have read off your guys post, and thanks for the info and ideas, but i think fatal hit it on the head, so for a week ill do that and see if anything changes, and focus that spare time on something else.

ok so if you see me on this site... kick my ass & dont worry i wont do what kdash did.....

 

Ill stay away from the forums, my emulators (beloved metal slug games ) fuken Abes exodus (recently downloaded that game and cant stop playing it) ahhhhhhhhhhh, im going to miss it, and its also going to be a slow week. but ill check in, during the middle of the week and see whats up, but other than that im turning off my comp.

 

hopefully i dont fall into the same situation but with somthing else, ill take up knitting or something and next thing ill know ill be knitting 7 hours a day be in the same boat, but we'll see.

 

i really need to develop that balance between work and play again, its all a jumbled mess.

 

aight piece out.

Edited November 8, 2004 by PLasticSlug

[Gryph]

You shouldn't have to give up anything, you need to learn how to manage your time and incorporate everything you like to do in your life. It's all about balance.

[OverlordMondo]

You shouldn't have to give up anything, you need to learn how to manage your time and incorporate everything you like to do in your life. It's all about balance.

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Yeah man. The Yin and the Yang.