Motivated Against My Will

Some times we are expected to be motivated, before being asked if we want to be motivated in the first place. It is assumed we will be over the moon about some thing, when we haven't had the time to contemplate any possible interest. Other times there are tasks that need to be tackled that we'd rather be burned at the stake than do the work. Such is life, full of surprise and mystery and the mundane. Who really wants to clean out the rain gutters on a sunny, Saturday afternoon...not me, but it might be the only free time I have to get it done; so I do it, thinking of what enjoyable activity I may have to look forward to later.

Though I must admit, at the completion of such tedious activities, I do feel a sense of accomplishment for having finally got it done. I do not, however, like it when I am expected to do something I had no intention of doing in the first place, like being volunteered for a weekend charity car wash...not my cup of tea.

So, what is the trick to getting through these things without having an aneurysm? Tell yourself, this too, shall pass. It is only temporary. In the case of being volunteered, you may even tell the person who did so that you didn't appreciate it, and to ask you next time. But go ahead and finish the task anyway, you will feel better for doing so.

We all have to do things we don't want, it is part of our daily lives. How we approach the situation is what will determine how we feel inside. Trying to keep a positive attitude in the face of adversity can be hard, but well worth your peace of mind.