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ApsieGuy
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22 Oct 2010, 5:45 pm

So, I have become extremely lazy lately and want to get my life back on track.

Someone give me some pointers



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22 Oct 2010, 6:04 pm

Turn off the computer and go for a walk.



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22 Oct 2010, 6:06 pm

what are your special interests?

they can be a good source of drive.



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22 Oct 2010, 7:21 pm

Your life was once on track?! 8O

Sorry. I'm not much help. My life has never been "on track." Seriously.


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22 Oct 2010, 7:28 pm

ApsieGuy wrote:
So, I have become extremely lazy lately and want to get my life back on track.

Someone give me some pointers


It's really up to you to find what motivates you. Sorry if that doesn't seem helpful, but if you're going to make a go of 'something', whatever that something may be, the purpose has to come from within, not without.



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22 Oct 2010, 7:28 pm

Chronos wrote:
Turn off the computer and go for a walk.


I'm not fat:

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/5247/daveyv.jpg


I am taking ONE college class and I work full time.

I want to be successful like you




To the guy above me:

I guess you are right. However, some examples of what motivates everyone else might be nice.



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22 Oct 2010, 7:34 pm

If you're in college and working full time, you sure have a different idea of lazy than I do. :lol:

I don't have near enough energy to do that. I had to quit my job just to go to school half time, and that was all online! 8O


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22 Oct 2010, 7:42 pm

ApsieGuy wrote:
Chronos wrote:
Turn off the computer and go for a walk.


I'm not fat:

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/5247/daveyv.jpg


I am taking ONE college class and I work full time.

I want to be successful like you




To the guy above me:

I guess you are right. However, some examples of what motivates everyone else might be nice.


Some people are motivated by pursuit of happiness, others wealth, yet others love, and there are those who simply pursue experience. I've found that life can sometimes be its own reward, and at other times can be a near-cripplingly painful experience.

What motivates me?

Probably a combination of all of the above, plus a few other less significant things that are unique to my circumstances.



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22 Oct 2010, 7:46 pm

adifferentname wrote:
ApsieGuy wrote:
Chronos wrote:
Turn off the computer and go for a walk.


I'm not fat:

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/5247/daveyv.jpg


I am taking ONE college class and I work full time.

I want to be successful like you




To the guy above me:

I guess you are right. However, some examples of what motivates everyone else might be nice.


Some people are motivated by pursuit of happiness, others wealth, yet others love, and there are those who simply pursue experience. I've found that life can sometimes be its own reward, and at other times can be a near-cripplingly painful experience.

What motivates me?

Probably a combination of all of the above, plus a few other less significant things that are unique to my circumstances.



Well I guess the real issue is I cant figure out what path to take.


I want a stable job with enough respect that someone would go "Meh, thats cool" when i tell them what it is



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22 Oct 2010, 7:47 pm

MrXxx wrote:
If you're in college and working full time, you sure have a different idea of lazy than I do. :lol:

I don't have near enough energy to do that. I had to quit my job just to go to school half time, and that was all online! 8O



Part of it could be my age. I'm still pretty young. Hence, I have a lot more energy relative to some people here.



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22 Oct 2010, 7:58 pm

ApsieGuy wrote:


Well I guess the real issue is I cant figure out what path to take.


I want a stable job with enough respect that someone would go "Meh, thats cool" when i tell them what it is


Killing the quote within quotes to avoid 'hyper-whiteboxness'.

I don't think you should be defining yourself in terms of what other people think is cool, but that's obviously not the point here. Sometimes when you don't know what path to take, the best option is to stay exactly where you are. That's choosing a path too, albeit a little passively.



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22 Oct 2010, 8:01 pm

:cry: :cry:

adifferentname wrote:
ApsieGuy wrote:


Well I guess the real issue is I cant figure out what path to take.


I want a stable job with enough respect that someone would go "Meh, thats cool" when i tell them what it is


Killing the quote within quotes to avoid 'hyper-whiteboxness'.

I don't think you should be defining yourself in terms of what other people think is cool, but that's obviously not the point here. Sometimes when you don't know what path to take, the best option is to stay exactly where you are. That's choosing a path too, albeit a little passively.


Very bad advice as I really dislike where I am in life right now :? :? :?

thanks for trying



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22 Oct 2010, 8:04 pm

ApsieGuy wrote:
:cry: :cry:
adifferentname wrote:
ApsieGuy wrote:


Well I guess the real issue is I cant figure out what path to take.


I want a stable job with enough respect that someone would go "Meh, thats cool" when i tell them what it is


Killing the quote within quotes to avoid 'hyper-whiteboxness'.

I don't think you should be defining yourself in terms of what other people think is cool, but that's obviously not the point here. Sometimes when you don't know what path to take, the best option is to stay exactly where you are. That's choosing a path too, albeit a little passively.


Very bad advice as I really dislike where I am in life right now :? :? :?

thanks for trying


That's just it though. I've been in your situation and tried to deal with it both ways. I found the best solution for is to try to improve my current situation rather than find a whole new path. The exhilaration of change can be very short-lived.



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22 Oct 2010, 8:07 pm

adifferentname wrote:
ApsieGuy wrote:
:cry: :cry:
adifferentname wrote:
ApsieGuy wrote:


Well I guess the real issue is I cant figure out what path to take.


I want a stable job with enough respect that someone would go "Meh, thats cool" when i tell them what it is


Killing the quote within quotes to avoid 'hyper-whiteboxness'.

I don't think you should be defining yourself in terms of what other people think is cool, but that's obviously not the point here. Sometimes when you don't know what path to take, the best option is to stay exactly where you are. That's choosing a path too, albeit a little passively.


Very bad advice as I really dislike where I am in life right now :? :? :?

thanks for trying


That's just it though. I've been in your situation and tried to deal with it both ways. I found the best solution for is to try to improve my current situation rather than find a whole new path. The exhilaration of change can be very short-lived.



So, I work in a hospital. Ive been there a year:

-enter the medical profession


would that be the best way to go?



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22 Oct 2010, 8:18 pm

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So, I work in a hospital. Ive been there a year:

-enter the medical profession


would that be the best way to go?


That would certainly be an option. But I honestly cannot make a judgement of what is 'best' in your life, much as I would like to be able to.

But changes to your current situation need not be work related. Perhaps you could join a club that relates to your interests, or find something creative to do with your spare time. You could volunteer to help care for the vulnerable or elderly, or with a children's drama group, or in a soup kitchen. Just think about all the things that you could do that don't require a huge change in your life, and challenge yourself to achieve one of them.



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23 Oct 2010, 4:54 am

ApsieGuy wrote:


So, I work in a hospital. Ive been there a year:

-enter the medical profession


would that be the best way to go?


You said earlier you want a trophy job, now question your current field?

Why not take a holiday away, even 3 days can help shift the malaise of the spirit. Be careful not to rely on a career for too much self image, or when seeking fulfilment.