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Help me keep a kid engaged.

Help me design a Star Wars themed activity for a preteen kid. [more inside]
posted by whalebreath on May 15, 2013 - 8 answers

 

21 year old University student in a rut, bad habits creeping up to me

I am currently in a transition stage in my life--ending my Study Abroad semester in France, potentially moving out of a dysfunctional home after moving back in temporarily, spending a lot of time on my own traveling/at home. I'm writing because for some unbearable time, I've been feeling like my life is in a rut. I don't play my guitar or sing my own music anymore. I eat badly and without thought--often eat pasta dishes or friend eggs for a meal twice or thrice a day. I am messy as ever--My tiny room is in a disarray and I have a hard time keeping it even regularly clean. I've gained about 6 lbs since I've been here. I don't work out--I guess I lack the motivation to do so here. I listen to music all day, eat whatever I want, go out and enjoy a party whenever I feel like it, get dinner at awesome restaurants often. I just have no structure and it seriously is having an impact on my discipline and motivation levels. [more inside]
posted by rhythm_queen on May 12, 2013 - 16 answers

Getting Your Creative Motivation Back After A Long Dry Spell?

I went on a long, long break form my creative career cause I was feeling burnt out due to some failures and now I can't seem to get back into it, possibly because I no longer have a financial incentive to do so. How can I fix this? Warning: Long, super privileged person problems. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 7, 2013 - 18 answers

I can no longer start or finish even the most basic tasks.

And I mean anything. People, school, projects, hobbies... I always, always give up on the things I start. And it isn't even about losing interest. Yeah, there are things that I'll eventually lose interest in and quit and that's not really a problem. What bothers me is that I quit things I'm actually interested in, too. For example, I was so completely into a book I was reading last week. Really, really into it. You'd think I'd finish it, then, but I didn't. I have an entire library full of half-read books, most of which I'd love to start reading again but just can't. Won't. Cant. Ugh. [more inside]
posted by marsbar77 on May 5, 2013 - 23 answers

Why is writing things down demotivating?

As soon as I write something down, I forget about it. This is very problematic for to-do lists... because as soon as I write down a thing I want to do, I no longer feel like doing it and find it uninteresting to even think about (because hey, I wrote it down, so I no longer have to think about it). Help me hack my motivation to overcome this. [more inside]
posted by danceswithlight on Apr 26, 2013 - 24 answers

Can you improve on "It sucks but do it anyway" as a musical mantra?

Looking for motivational songs that lyrically acknowledge tedium or lack of willingness to get something done while telling you to suck it up, in the vein of (previously on MeFi) "Do It Anyway" by Ben Folds Five. Need to be able to chant the refrain while, e.g., getting out of bed early to go work out. Has to have a driving beat, of course.
posted by psoas on Apr 26, 2013 - 22 answers

Bar Exam Playlist

I am putting together a playlist for bar exam preparations. I am looking for songs that will help ease the pain of studying and have compiled a few from a range of genres. What else can I add to this to make it the ultimate inspirational list of songs? Here are some that I have already chosen: Isley Brothers - Work to Do Jay Z - 99 Problems LL Cool J - Mama said knock you out Beyonce - Run the World (girls) David Bowie - Under Pressure ODB - Got your money Fugees - Killing me softly
posted by allthingsconsidered on Apr 19, 2013 - 6 answers

Help Us Get Our Butts Moving!

My husband and I have made a pact to get in shape. It hasn't happened that often even though we both want to! What are some goals that have helped you (and a workout buddy) actually get out there? [more inside]
posted by Crystalinne on Apr 14, 2013 - 33 answers

How to stay motivated as a 20-something facing years of MORE school?

Problem is that I'm losing steam at this point, facing many more years of school ahead of me if I'm accepted into professional school. How I can shake the feelings of uncertaintly as I keep plugging away? [more inside]
posted by sunnychef88 on Apr 7, 2013 - 20 answers

X + Y = motivation!!

What are the components of a stellar pep talk? [more inside]
posted by dinosaurprincess on Mar 26, 2013 - 1 answer

I don´t want to be pushed or scared anymore! (Details inside)

How can I be more creative, self-motivated and stick to my goals? [more inside]
posted by Matrod on Mar 20, 2013 - 7 answers

Welcome to Corporate Hell, have a nice stay!

Looking for lifehacks to help me thrive in a stressful high-pressure job working 50+ hours a week long-term. I am special, find out why.. [more inside]
posted by f3l1x on Mar 18, 2013 - 21 answers

Music teaching with rebellious children

You are a music teacher who knows how to make lessons fun and involving for a young person in a rebellious frame of mind. [more inside]
posted by yoHighness on Mar 4, 2013 - 3 answers

What do you do to motivate yourself?

Do you ever wake up in the morning, look at the tasks ahead of you, and ask yourself 'why bother'? If so, how do you answer that question? [more inside]
posted by MrOlenCanter on Mar 4, 2013 - 28 answers

How can I achieve a state of creative flow as a writer?

When I'm racing to meet a writing deadline, I feel a sense of exhilaration, momentum, and flow. How can achieve that state on a regular basis so I can make steady progress on my writing? [more inside]
posted by incandescentman on Feb 27, 2013 - 17 answers

How do I keep motivating myself to do medical treatments?

How do I keep motivating myself to do medical treatments when I'm so tired, physically, intellectually and emotionally? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 14, 2013 - 15 answers

Tips for staying motivated in Grad School

Two years into a Ph.D. program in the biological science (in the US) and I am in a lab doing research. The lab I'm in takes a hand-off approach to our research, so much of the motivation to do projects must come from me. Unfortunately I'm the kind of person who needs deadlines and strong guidance, and without these two things I've begun to drift a little. Any tips for keeping my eyes on the prize and staying immersed in my field? [more inside]
posted by Archibald Edmund Binns on Feb 1, 2013 - 8 answers

Motivation for losing weight

I am grossly fat and very unhappy. I've already figured out how many calories I need to consume to lose weight and joined a gym and bought a scale (gross). I'm an emotional binge eater. How can I maintain my motivation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 31, 2013 - 61 answers

Help me be nice to myself over the working day

I work alone, in an office isolated from other people with zero opportunity for social interaction. I could, if I wanted to, arrive at 8.30am, stare at a screen til 12.30pm, break from 12.30pm-1.30pm, then stare at a screen from 1.30-5.15pm.In silence. Alone. I really, really don’t want to. Help me come up with things I can do every hour to ‘break’ for a few minutes before getting back into the next hour-long block of work. [more inside]
posted by t0astie on Jan 23, 2013 - 21 answers

Help feeling more motivated and less negative about work.

I have a pretty decent job but don't enjoy it and have started underperforming - how can I motivate myself to work harder again? [more inside]
posted by sock of ages on Jan 20, 2013 - 13 answers

Self pacing is not a skill I have in abundance

Any advice for surviving a pair of online classes? [more inside]
posted by theichibun on Jan 9, 2013 - 8 answers

I have no idea how to start writing my dissertation.

I don't know how to write my dissertation. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 3, 2013 - 19 answers

Do you know about any researchers studying human behavior with regard to motivation, habits, and goal-setting, or books/papers about those topics?

Do you know about any researchers studying human behavior with regard to motivation, habits, and goal-setting, or books/papers about those topics? [more inside]
posted by markbao on Dec 19, 2012 - 9 answers

Help

I'm unemployed, and probably depressed. Any help? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 18, 2012 - 9 answers

Best "to do" list website?

Best "to do" list website? [more inside]
posted by rainbowbrite on Dec 17, 2012 - 14 answers

Don't just sit there. DO something!

So, you know that "career" thing people have? I managed to spend 2012 without one. The timeout was enlightening, but now I'm itching to move on to a brand new phase. Um, how do I do that? [more inside]
posted by jessca84 on Nov 28, 2012 - 8 answers

A friend in need of therapy is a friend indeed

Trying to convince a friend to see a therapist to deal with some recent emotional issues and having difficulties being a good advocate because she doesn't feel like she 'needs' it. [more inside]
posted by Green With You on Nov 26, 2012 - 12 answers

How to get over this big/little step

How to get over fear of this ( Long story inside) [more inside]
posted by Autumn89 on Nov 7, 2012 - 15 answers

Survival Skills for Required Courses that Suck

What did you do to get through required courses that you hated, but in which you needed to do well? Help me make mine more bearable. [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Oct 26, 2012 - 22 answers

I keep getting rejected or ignored and want to quit trying to date

I want to give up trying to date, I just keep getting rejected, can you guys help me stay motivated and not quit trying? [more inside]
posted by curious-mind on Oct 17, 2012 - 83 answers

Laid back to fall over

Starting a new job soon; unless I can manage my chronic motivation problems, it's all going to go wrong. Help me mefi's; what's wrong with me, what can I do? What do you do? [more inside]
posted by BadMiker on Oct 11, 2012 - 10 answers

The (little) Voice

I am interested in finding out what you say to yourself to snap yourself out of inertia and get or stay productive. [more inside]
posted by thorny on Oct 6, 2012 - 29 answers

Is it ok if I just eat the blossoms

What are your tricks specific to getting through tough literature? [more inside]
posted by skrozidile on Sep 24, 2012 - 31 answers

Motivational gift for PhD friend?

A motivational gift for my friend who is working on his PhD? [more inside]
posted by jstarlee on Sep 22, 2012 - 16 answers

Find me some motivation

I'm losing focus on my weight loss goals and I don't want to fall off the wagon. I have had to fight hard to lose what I have lost, and I do not want to back track. How do you get your head back in the game and really find the time to focus on it and prioritize it when your life has become extremely busy? [more inside]
posted by PuppetMcSockerson on Sep 18, 2012 - 12 answers

How to discharge anger at an ex two years after the breakup?

When everything on the surface seems healed and healthy after a breakup, how do you quash obsessive thoughts and anger about an abusive ex- two years on? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 17, 2012 - 20 answers

Executive Function for 20-somethings

What can I do to improve my executive function as a 23 year old male? [more inside]
posted by mccarty.tim on Sep 16, 2012 - 15 answers

I like work but not when I have to.

If I feel like I "have" to do something, or that I'll get something out of doing something, I immediately lose interest. How can I learn to enjoy tasks for their own sake, even when I know that's not why I'm doing them? [more inside]
posted by jumelle on Sep 15, 2012 - 9 answers

Rehabilitation motivation

Please recommend books or blogs that document full/near-full recovery and rehabilitation after an injury. [more inside]
posted by mimo on Aug 28, 2012 - 7 answers

I seem to have misplaced my motivation.

What motivated you to get through college successfully? [more inside]
posted by bumpjump on Aug 16, 2012 - 51 answers

Gamification of Dissertations!

I am in a cohort of a few PhD fellows who, at the time we could really use each other for support, find ourselves scattered to various corners of New England. How can we motivate each other when we don't see each other on a regular basis? [more inside]
posted by absquatulate on Aug 15, 2012 - 5 answers

Where can I find information about staffing best practices?

Where can I find information on how the best companies in the world deal with their staff? (eg, Fortune's Best Companies to Work For)? [more inside]
posted by Struan on Aug 13, 2012 - 5 answers

Other motivations in weightlifting besides beating your own records?

How can I regain my motivation for weightlifting, when it feels like I am going in circles? [more inside]
posted by lollusc on Aug 11, 2012 - 13 answers

professional couch warmer

I recently moved, am unemployed and finding it really hard to get motivated. What tips/tricks/apps/whatever have helped you keep to a schedule when you don't have any other reason to? [more inside]
posted by nakedmolerats on Aug 10, 2012 - 16 answers

How do you force yourself to do something you're not internally motivated to do?

Need specific advice on finding motivation for work in a PhD program. Snowflakey background information included of course. [more inside]
posted by blue_bicycle on Aug 3, 2012 - 10 answers

I want to want to...

What motivates you to start a new activity? [more inside]
posted by Weeping_angel on Jul 29, 2012 - 13 answers

How to create structure in an unstructured day?

What are the most successful strategies for managing unstructured time? [more inside]
posted by davisnot on Jul 9, 2012 - 11 answers

poetry for the hard times

I am looking for 'healing' poetry: poems that 1) urge you to keep going, 2) tell you that yes, life is hard, but you can do it, 3) remind you to keep your shit together, 4) embrace you and say that you are not alone in this, or 5) just say that this too shall pass. [more inside]
posted by pleasebekind on Jul 4, 2012 - 31 answers

Can I find someone to yell at me until I finish my work?

Is there audio I can download to encourage me not to give up on tasks? [more inside]
posted by chocolatemilkshakes on Jun 27, 2012 - 2 answers

Need some ideas to motivate employees to complete required daily paperwork.

I need advice as to how to motivate employees to complete their mandatory daily paperwork. Difficulty: tradesmen. [more inside]
posted by mireille on Jun 27, 2012 - 24 answers

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