When I told my husband the title of this post he said, “I don’t think of cats as being very motivated.” I agree they’re great role models for sleeping and relaxation, but if you tickle their brains just right they do get fascinated.
One computer owner recently discovered this. He had just bought a new printer, and it worked perfectly when he was watching it. But for some reason if he left the room the pages would come out wrinkled and even torn. A hidden video camera discovered the problem.
I can identify with that cat. Nintendo has certainly managed to grab my attention with its Wii Fit. I’m not nearly as good as this fellow in this soccer video, but I am improving. The thing I’m noticing most is I do a lot better if I don’t worry about what score I’m making. I’ve never been good at activities that require eye-body coordination, so if I worry about how I’m doing I tense up. For me it works much better if I forget about goals and get as curious as a cat, noticing what my body is doing and how that translates to what happens on the screen. I have a good time immersing myself in the process, which in turn means I want to keep doing it, and the improvement takes care of itself.
That, without a doubt, is my best motivational strategy. What works best for you?
“…so if I worry about how Iām doing I tense up.” (Jean)
My husband does “Guitar Hero” on full song, fast speed & does many songs very well. He considers it as play.
I’m stuck on my 1st song, slow speed & do badly. I’m realizing I think of it as a recital. The result is so important to me. Every time a chord is late or wrong, I get a loud clang š
I’ve decided to get a shoulder replacement because osteoarthritis hurts. He’ll rip open my shoulder & cut muscle. Cut muscle is no muscle. 9 months for recovery. Poor me! Sob (literally) š
I decided to use the cheerfulmonk & stresstopower approach & give this a positive spin.
1. I’m 75 and still alive. (rhyme intended)
2. It’s an expensive operation & my insurance will pay.
3. I’m motivated to do the work to get back to normal.
4. My shoulder will never hurt again.
5. I’ll have more mobility.
Yippie Yea! š
bikehikebabe,
Good luck on the shoulder replacement. When will you get it done? You are definitely highly motivated and will do the work and get back to normal. Please keep us posted. We’re rooting for you!
Jean, you are right. You will start getting better as you play it more. The idea is to improve on what you have not to get the highest possible score.
Bikehikebabe, I am 65 and have had both my hips replaced and re-replaced (Revision as the surgeons call it). The last surgery was eight years ago. I am alive, kicking and enjoying every moment of it. You too will. I guarantee that!
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rummuser,
Yes. That’s the way I learn best. It’s also the way I learned physics and math: practice, practice, practice.
Thanks for the encouraging words for bikehikebabe. š