Motivation and mood
Yesterday, I spoke to you about balancing your life between the stuff you ‘should’ be doing and the stuff you actually want to do. I also mentioned that strange breed of happy people who see what most folk recognise as a ‘should’ but see it as a ‘want’ instead.
This means that many everyday tasks which cause most people to glaze over their eyes, fall asleep or tear their hair out with anxiety or annoyance are actually enjoyed by the ‘happy’ people. Perhaps you think of them as cartoon characters like Ned Flanders or other fictional creations like Mary Poppins. Maybe you don’t think these people even exist?
That’s because nobody actually says “Okaly doakaly” or “spit spot” but it doesn’t mean they’re not out there! These people are optimists. These people are enthusiastic about life. They get things done. They feel happy most of the time.
Sounds good doesn’t it?
I am not Ned Flanders or Mary Poppins. I am a real person trying to be an optimist and get things done. I used to be more like Moe the bar tender or Mr Banks. Actually scrap the bit about Moe – I don’t need that kind of association! But I was a bit like Mr Banks, plodding along, not seeing the joy in everyday life and set in my ways.
Now I alternate between the two. Some days I’m Mary Poppins and I get lots done. Some days I am Mr Banks and I trundle through my tasks like a reluctant school girl. Most days are Poppins days and I’m glad.
You can’t always choose what happens but you can choose your response and you can also choose to be proactive. Sometimes, like Mr Banks, you might need someone or something to give you a push in the right direction.
If that’s you then start looking for that push right now. What have you got to lose?
