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08-04-2016, 05:07 PM
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How can I get motivated?

After almost nine months of restoring my house I have finally ripped out the old bathroom ready to refurb. So far, every single job has been ten times the amount of work I imagined. The trouble is, I really can't be bothered at the moment and although I know I should be working hard on it every day, I just can't bring myself to start each morning.

Anyone else had this problem and any advice on how to get motivated again?

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08-04-2016, 05:12 PM
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Re: How can I get motivated?

In the morning - have a coffee and good breakfast then - put on some feel good music - you'll be ready to go !
While you sip that coffee, imagine the end result
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08-04-2016, 05:14 PM
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Get yourself a nagging wife, that works for me. lol
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08-04-2016, 05:17 PM
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Re: How can I get motivated?

I have tried listening to my old battered radio with a piece of metal trim for an ariel. That hasn't worked. My wife is being very understanding and not putting any pressure on me. Maybe that is the problem?
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08-04-2016, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan Cooke ->
Get yourself a nagging wife, that works for me. lol
I won't say a word ..............(to Sheila)
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08-04-2016, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Longdogs ->
I have tried listening to my old battered radio with a piece of metal trim for an ariel. That hasn't worked. My wife is being very understanding and not putting any pressure on me. Maybe that is the problem?
Yes - Alan could be right
And, maybe you should change the station
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08-04-2016, 05:30 PM
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Get a man in , may hurt your pride , but if I may say so you sound fed up to the back teeth, Enough already.
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08-04-2016, 05:35 PM
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The trouble is, I am the man. Bathroom fitting is what I do for a living.
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08-04-2016, 05:36 PM
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Re: How can I get motivated?

Originally Posted by Longdogs ->
After almost nine months of restoring my house I have finally ripped out the old bathroom ready to refurb. So far, every single job has been ten times the amount of work I imagined. The trouble is, I really can't be bothered at the moment and although I know I should be working hard on it every day, I just can't bring myself to start each morning.
I don't have that problem Longdog I tell myself the sooner I get going the sooner I will be finished and that particularly applies to jobs I don't like doing.

The best thing is not to think about it just get on and do it
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08-04-2016, 05:41 PM
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Re: How can I get motivated?

Originally Posted by Meg ->
I don't have that problem Longdog I tell myself the sooner I get going the sooner I will be finished and that particularly applies to jobs I don't like doing.

The best thing is not to think about it just get on and do it
Yes, I know you are right. I think I will make an early start tomorrow. Sometimes just starting gets you involved.
 
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