Syndrome 'a monk for three days ", or how to finish the job

Is there something in your life for which you were taken and made heavily for several days (weeks, months), and then throwing? Sport, learning a new language, reading books, going to the theater - the list is endless. About how many times a new life begins on a Monday, and we are not talking.

And then suddenly the desire to disappear somewhere, there were a great many excuses and reasons, which prevented to continue the job. The Japanese call this state "the monk for three days." Leo Babauta (Leo Babauta) takes the wisdom of the Japanese adopted and shares his experiences in dealing with this syndrome.

Perhaps something has disappeared just as useless. But I would like to remind you that everything that we throw, because it seems pointless exercise or not very important at this stage of life, can later turn out to be a remarkable loss of opportunity. I am not in any way call to bring all the emerging ideas to the bitter end. I suggest to learn to devote most importantly, constantly reminding yourself of the goal for which you have started to do something new.

Do not force yourself

Forcing more nothing good is not over, no matter how good the intentions. At the same time gradually develop a strong aversion to what is forced to do by force. No one is safe from an unpleasant feeling when do not want to get down to business, which still only yesterday lit up his eyes. We are all prone to mood swings. Instead of forcing yourself to do something you should try to find a positive motivation.

For example, I still there are moments when you need just a kick to force yourself to go to the gym or for a jog. But if I recall that in the gym at the first sound of the music I have raised mood, and running is a great way to lose aggression, and the legs themselves are already on my training.

Do not hurry

No one can chew at once a huge piece, no matter how much or hungry - it is quite natural. In addition, excessive and rapid consumption of food is fraught with indigestion and other related problems. The same applies to any other business: taking a dip with the head, you risk burn out quickly. If something new is not given so easily, gradually increase the training time.

use the momentum

Once you have a desire to start doing what it was intended, do not delay. Even if time is not so much as we would like. Start to do, and then it will be easier. This is how new ideas and thoughts - if you do not record them immediately catch again will be very difficult.

Remind yourself of what you want

Every time there is a desire to stop everything, remember that for which it was started. The motives may be different, but if you forget, for the sake of how it all began, the result will be the same - zero. Do not lose your direction, all the while reminding yourself that at the end of the rainbow you will find a pot of gold.

cheer yourself

Leo Babauta uplifting and helps to move on music. You it can be something else. Someone reads a book for inspiration, someone comes out for a run, someone goes to a museum, watching a movie, meditating. And I'm drawing or creating something with their own hands. What's going on in my mind, very clearly shows a pencil on paper. This is my way to overcome stupor and begin to move forward.

Stop doubting

The most recent and, in my opinion, the most important thing. When there are doubts, it is very difficult to resist and not go off track. usually our doubts and fears related to the future. But worry about what has not happened yet and may never happen - very irrationally. And throw what you have started, because of doubts - unforgivably stupid. Of course, you can refer to the dry mathematical calculations to help determine the likelihood of a particular outcome, based on the collected statistical data. Statistics - the science harsh, but hand in hand with it always goes the theory of probability, which means that we always have a chance. So why not take advantage?

Every second, the world opens up new possibilities. We ourselves create some of them. And even if a year ago you have thrown (more than once), foreign language classes, or visit the art studio, maybe right now the stars come together and you will have a chance to start and to finish the job?