Why It's Best To Be Motivated

I'll be the first to admit that I've suffered from lazy-bones-itis in the past. I would feel as though getting stuff done that needs to be done is just too boring. Obviously, that is the wrong attitude to have. In the moment it can feel like you'll be fine - having a good time is much better than working, and you still have a whole season of your favourite netflix show to get through! But what I have realised since then is that when you're getting stuff done it feels a whole world better than you feel at the end of your 15 episode marathon. But I recently had a change in attitude, and it's one of the best things that has ever happened to me.

It all started in February, or around then as far as I can remember. I had a piano exam coming up (and they're pretty damn stressful - it doesn't count as a real exam if you don't break down crying at least 4 times in the process) so I had work to do. My teacher recommends an hour a day for the higher grades so my practise time up until that point was pretty substandard. At the rate I was going, there was no chance that I would pass.

And then I realised that I wasn't going to go anywhere in life if I didn't put some effort into things every now and again. So I worked my butt off - an hour a day, until the end of March. It payed off, I did pretty well and my teacher was thrilled (a rare thing, I can assure you) so I knew that my time slaving away at the piano was worth it in the end.

But how does this relate to the rest of my life? Whilst I was getting organised with my practise I started to think "I should really get my shit together and start taking care of my other responsibilities." And I did. I buckled down and did some revision, cleaned out the fish tank and generally made more of an effort in life. Finally motivated, having realised that I was wasting the hours between practise doing nothing.

I'm writing this on my blog because we all need a reminder to get stuff done, and to think about the impacts our procrastination could have on ourselves and how getting everything done can make you feel far happier and at peace with your own life - I know that I feel less stressed knowing that I'm putting time and effort into my endeavours. Being underprepared and coming out of something knowing you've done badly is one of the worst feelings that there is.

If you're currently feeling lazy - do something about it! It'll make you happier in the long run, I promise. Whether it's preparing for an exam, writing blog posts more often or just something ordinary  like tidying up, it will be worth doing it. Once it's done the relief is the best feeling in the world.

Thank you so so much for reading, I know I've been MIA from the blog recently but I have been extremely busy and I was extremely lost for inspiration and ideas. A much needed rethink of my blog and posts has happened and I'm hoping to keep my blog alive now that I have the time and the ideas.

Nice to chat to you again!
Eleanor xx