Hey folks,
I'm new here...been reading Steve's blog for a while (and enjoying it, of course!), but this "Showing Up" is one of my favourite posts I've read so far, so just thought I'd join in for a chat about it!
I'm very lucky to not have a problem motivating myself much of the time, so I don't need to convince myself to "just show up". However, I do often tend to get overly involved in projects. I'm a student, and even if a project doesn't count towards a huge amount of my final degree, I'll put a disproportionate amount of effort in, often leading to me stressing myself over not getting everything done.
After reading that post, I think I'm going to try a different attitude this term: just "showing up". Doing what is required, and no more. Going to lectures, putting the effort in while I'm there, but putting it out of my mind for the rest of the time. And I think I'll find that I'll still achieve everything I need to achieve, but without the stress, and with more time for excercise and reading (two activities I love, but struggle to fit in!). Maybe showing up is all that's required in these cases!
Jonathan  |