Rather than give more examples, I'll just continue by saying that this approach needs to change. I can't win if I continue to take this approach in my life. Here's what's missing--momentum. The "system" (for lack of a better word) I use for running my life has always been one that requires me to push it. It doesn't generate energy, but consumes energy. MY energy! What I need to do is come up with a system that creates energy and propels itself once I get it going. Here's the thing. I don't know what that system is. But I am determined to figure it out! I think that one key element in the system that works will be motivation. I will, of course, have to create a visual image in my mind of what works. It's just what I do. It will be a machine of sorts that I simply need to turn on, and the parts will start moving together, doing their various jobs, being propelled by the motivation I mentioned before. This post is definitely a TO BE CONTINUED post, since I don't know the end of the story yet. Have a great day!
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
I am a professional plate spinner.
I had an epiphany this morning. I like it when this happens. I am a visual person. I like to have an image in my mind to help me understand things. I was thinking about my life, and how I feel like I am constantly trying to juggle the various needs of each of my kids, my home, my job, my body, my volunteer jobs (of which there are many--a topic for another time). Then the image came into my mind of someone spinning plates, and I knew that was exactly what I am--a plate spinner. Here's a video showing what I mean. The second half really demonstrates what I'm talking about. Each of the areas in my life is like a plate that I have to try to keep spinning. I get it going, but I always have to come back to it to keep it going. For example, I like my kids to stay involved in useful, productive activities. I ask them and encourage them to choose something to do that is not just a mind-numbing activity. But as soon as I get them going and turn my attention to the next child or another task, they often fall back to some useless activity like video games or whatever.
Rather than give more examples, I'll just continue by saying that this approach needs to change. I can't win if I continue to take this approach in my life. Here's what's missing--momentum. The "system" (for lack of a better word) I use for running my life has always been one that requires me to push it. It doesn't generate energy, but consumes energy. MY energy! What I need to do is come up with a system that creates energy and propels itself once I get it going. Here's the thing. I don't know what that system is. But I am determined to figure it out! I think that one key element in the system that works will be motivation. I will, of course, have to create a visual image in my mind of what works. It's just what I do. It will be a machine of sorts that I simply need to turn on, and the parts will start moving together, doing their various jobs, being propelled by the motivation I mentioned before. This post is definitely a TO BE CONTINUED post, since I don't know the end of the story yet. Have a great day!
Rather than give more examples, I'll just continue by saying that this approach needs to change. I can't win if I continue to take this approach in my life. Here's what's missing--momentum. The "system" (for lack of a better word) I use for running my life has always been one that requires me to push it. It doesn't generate energy, but consumes energy. MY energy! What I need to do is come up with a system that creates energy and propels itself once I get it going. Here's the thing. I don't know what that system is. But I am determined to figure it out! I think that one key element in the system that works will be motivation. I will, of course, have to create a visual image in my mind of what works. It's just what I do. It will be a machine of sorts that I simply need to turn on, and the parts will start moving together, doing their various jobs, being propelled by the motivation I mentioned before. This post is definitely a TO BE CONTINUED post, since I don't know the end of the story yet. Have a great day!
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