There are a ton of things that I would consider my style…shopping, eating at wonderful restaurants, cooking, going out…the list goes on. But motivation just doesn’t come easy to me. No matter how much I want something I typically can’t find it in me to make that change. My current lack of motivation is frustrating because I am taking a class (in my last semester of senior year) all about healthy living. It doesn’t just focus on nutrition and exercise but behavior and state of mind as well. This is particularly hard because I feel as though I have been handed many things in life and really haven’t tried for many things. For example, my body has stayed mostly in check through college (even though I have done everything from eat incredibly unhealthy and drink tons of alcohol) and every job I have gotten has been handed to me from a family member or friend. So, although these things make me happy…I have done nothing to deserve them.
As May approaches faster and faster I see change just lurking there…waiting to crush me. And I’m scared I won’t be able to handle it. I will be on my own (no financial help from my parents) and will need to find a job on my own as well. Months ago I should have been revamping my resume, reaching out for job opportunities and going on interviews but I can’t seem to motivate myself to do so. Also, in the aforementioned class, we have committed to a “Behavior Change Contract.” This is a statement we created ourselves to help improve our lives. Mine was to do cardio 3 times a week and weight training 2 times a week. Since then (8 days ago) I have done one weight training day. Pitiful!
The 7Pi7D quest is centered around change. I, unfortunately, am one of the people writing about a lack of change…mostly asking advice on how to change…or motivate myself to change. It is all mental, but I just can’t seem to grasp it. I wish I could have written a more upbeat post about the positive changes in my life…but it has all been pretty stagnant for the past year. But all advice and comments are welcome!
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My name is Sarah Elizabeth, and you can read me at Jacks, Yurman, and Bobbi Brown
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sounds like a case of ’senior-itis’. i had it when graduating and it took me a while to get back on track. hopefully you are young enough to take it easy and not let it affect you much.
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Hiya Sarah! good post!
I find it difficult to change too, maybe you really need to find a good motivation…sometimes external factors are not enough…and well, even if you lack internal pushing factors to do things, maybe if you dig deep, you’ll find something that will make you work harder…
I don’t want to plug a link, but there’s a network called Brazen Careerist and I think they help you find jobd there…anyway, I’ve never tried
cheers!
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You know… sometimes these experiences spur the changes. I started the year with a sincere resolution to lose weight. Now anyone who knows me would tell you – I am allergic to exercise. However, something kept picking on my mind that I need to do this. Now that I have started (at home as opposed to the gym) I try hard to keep up with my schedule. It’s the same with blogging – I want to blog and so I make that extra effort!
I think what you say is correct – it is all mental. The mental state, belief in yourself, as well as a little bit of heart will help you achieve anything that you want!
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I am SO sorry I haven’t gotten back to you sooner, if you still want me to guest blog send me an email….sorry again!
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Senioritis sucks, I can confirm with great authority. The transformation you are hoping for will surely come after you take your last final exam, and have a chance to finally breathe. For now, keep a list of your short-term goals, that Behavior Change Contract at the very top of your pile of papers, and look at it frequently. The guilt that results should be enough to get you going. Tape it to your bathroom mirror so that it’s the first thing you see in the morning. Stick it to your refrigerator door. Seriously plaster your home with that contract…it just might help you focus on putting one leg forward at a time.
Good luck riding the wave to the very end. I know you’ll arrive at the shore on your feet!
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