Telling ourselves we have “so much” to do and that it is “so hard” and that we’ll “never get done” is conterproductive. Instead of talking about these things we should just haul off and do them!
And don’t let friends that don’t get this concept to drag you down with them. Let them list their tribulations, if they must, but tell them you’re sure they’ll get it done and that they’ll be fine. Because they will. And so will you; but you are much better off not trying to play “anything-you-have-I-have-it-worse” game. That isn’t getting anyone anywhere. —Karissa Kilgore —We’re all working hard… comparatively…. (New Media Journalism @ Seton Hill University)
I’ve had Karissa as a student in several classes. Like everyone else at school this week, she’s facing a mountain of work.
Her positive attitude is refreshing and welcome.
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Thanks for the post, Dr. Jerz. I was really just hoping to post something about the end of the semester, but it turned into a bit of an inspirational post.
And as for being motivated by negative thought processes, well, giving yourself a "shock" in looking at all that you've got due and when it's actually due is probably like "lighting a fire" under yourself. I'm really hoping that people will realize that their negative speaking of "all" their work doesn't do others any good, but can actually bring those around them down. Maybe I'm idealistic, but I think that those who like their negative motivation will keep it to themselves and not drag people like myself who benefit from well-planned lists and the sense of a personal "pat on the back" in not being stressed at the most important time, the crunch time.
That's easy... just "rightthink" your memories to convince yourself you've accomplished more than you've set out to do.
Yes, but being motivated by the power of negative thinking myself, I would miss that wondrous amazement one feels upon accomplishing the near-impossible. (Tongue-in-cheek here.)