Comments on: 11 Practical Ways To Jump Out Of A Lazy Rut http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/ Practical Personal Development Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:09:07 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Resource Links – July ´08 (Blog Posts) | WHAKATE http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-99527 Resource Links – July ´08 (Blog Posts) | WHAKATE Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:52:44 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-99527 [...] - The Virtuous Human 11 Practical Ways To Jump Out Of A Lazy Rut Obedience - The Virtuous Human 10 Simple Ways To Commit Suicide Seven Questions You’re Afraid To [...] [...] – The Virtuous Human 11 Practical Ways To Jump Out Of A Lazy Rut Obedience – The Virtuous Human 10 Simple Ways To Commit Suicide Seven Questions You’re Afraid To [...]

]]> By: 9 ways to tackle laziness (not how you think!) « Angelic Wellbeing http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-67760 9 ways to tackle laziness (not how you think!) « Angelic Wellbeing Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:35:42 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-67760 [...] seems as though nothing can shift it? Inspired while commenting on Alex Shalman’s recent post “11 ways to jump out of a lazy rut” here are 9 ways I use that [...] [...] seems as though nothing can shift it? Inspired while commenting on Alex Shalman’s recent post “11 ways to jump out of a lazy rut” here are 9 ways I use that [...]

]]> By: Foo Thoughts » Blog Archive » Stop Being Lazy! http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-66448 Foo Thoughts » Blog Archive » Stop Being Lazy! Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:10:10 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-66448 [...] stop doing something for too long, you don’t have the energy to keep at it again. There are practical ways to get our of the lazy rut. It’s easy to stop and give up doing it. It could also be due to 3 causes of laziness that [...] [...] stop doing something for too long, you don’t have the energy to keep at it again. There are practical ways to get our of the lazy rut. It’s easy to stop and give up doing it. It could also be due to 3 causes of laziness that [...]

]]> By: Struggling with motivation? 8 ways to tackle laziness http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-66156 Struggling with motivation? 8 ways to tackle laziness Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:12:29 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-66156 [...] seems as though nothing can shift it? Inspired while commenting on Alex Shalman’s recent post “11 ways to jump out of a lazy rut” here are 9 ways I use that [...] [...] seems as though nothing can shift it? Inspired while commenting on Alex Shalman’s recent post “11 ways to jump out of a lazy rut” here are 9 ways I use that [...]

]]> By: Chuck http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-64251 Chuck Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:29:05 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-64251 Depression/guilt and the like for me are the number one cause of laziness. This is a great list; simple---not easy mind you---but simple. It seems to me that building in a reward of some sort might have a place here...but perhaps that would be a point for motivation. Great list. Thanks! Depression/guilt and the like for me are the number one cause of laziness. This is a great list; simple—not easy mind you—but simple. It seems to me that building in a reward of some sort might have a place here…but perhaps that would be a point for motivation. Great list. Thanks!

]]> By: Sajiv http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-63932 Sajiv Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:50:48 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-63932 Nice post Alex. My number one cause of laziness is boredom, I seem to have a short attention span. Within five minutes of doing something I feel bored and disinterested or worse I feel damn sleepy !!! I think its due to an extreme TV addiction, so I'm doing a cold turkey on it. Started to show some signs of improvement. cheers, Sajiv Nice post Alex.

My number one cause of laziness is boredom, I seem to have a short attention span. Within five minutes of doing something I feel bored and disinterested or worse I feel damn sleepy !!! I think its due to an extreme TV addiction, so I’m doing a cold turkey on it. Started to show some signs of improvement.

cheers,
Sajiv

]]> By: Vikki Majors http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-63923 Vikki Majors Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:58:18 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-63923 Excellent idea Success Professor! I implore the same concept, but just a step down, and only do a task for a half hour. A half hour doesn't seem like a long time at all, which it isn't, but it does give me the encouragement and excitement to do work on that project the next day. Great input! Excellent idea Success Professor! I implore the same concept, but just a step down, and only do a task for a half hour. A half hour doesn’t seem like a long time at all, which it isn’t, but it does give me the encouragement and excitement to do work on that project the next day. Great input!

]]> By: Brad Spencer http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-63852 Brad Spencer Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:18:58 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-63852 Sleep and Water. Two things that are amazing for you but can be very bad if used in excess. I learned recently you could drink too much water. Practically, this is impossible. However, possible nonetheless. Sleep is much easier to get too much of in my opinion. Your article resonated with me because usually I sleep too little or too much. I still haven't found out the optimal time of sleep for my body. Sometimes I need a lot but then others I need 6-7 hours. It changes often and the times when I'm tired changes as well. Weird. Overall, this was a great article. Recently, I've been lazier than I need to be and it's great to notice that the 11 things you wrote about were things that I have been doing. Won't be doing that anymore! Cheers, Brad Spencer Sleep and Water.

Two things that are amazing for you but can be very bad if used in excess. I learned recently you could drink too much water. Practically, this is impossible. However, possible nonetheless.

Sleep is much easier to get too much of in my opinion. Your article resonated with me because usually I sleep too little or too much. I still haven’t found out the optimal time of sleep for my body. Sometimes I need a lot but then others I need 6-7 hours. It changes often and the times when I’m tired changes as well. Weird.

Overall, this was a great article. Recently, I’ve been lazier than I need to be and it’s great to notice that the 11 things you wrote about were things that I have been doing. Won’t be doing that anymore!

Cheers,

Brad Spencer

]]> By: Derek Ralston http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-63352 Derek Ralston Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:28:16 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-63352 Good advice, I love the quote at the beginning. I disagree with the over-sleeping comment though- I believe that most people in modern society today are under-sleeping, not over-sleeping. And sometimes more sleep leads to more productivity/action. Good advice, I love the quote at the beginning. I disagree with the over-sleeping comment though- I believe that most people in modern society today are under-sleeping, not over-sleeping. And sometimes more sleep leads to more productivity/action.

]]> By: Matt @ Face Your Fork http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-63326 Matt @ Face Your Fork Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:30:06 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-63326 Carbs are a lazy man's food?! Oh no! :( Seriously speaking, I think diet can be the #1 main contributor to laziness. Eat a crappy diet, you feel crappy; that leads into feelings of being lethargic and getting nothing substantial done. I especially notice this when I eat junk foods, especially foods high in fat. (Carbs generally don't effect me much unless that's the only thing I eat the entire day.) Although I disagree with you about drinking 2 liters of water a day - 2 liters of coffee a day certainly fulfills my water requirements for me! Carbs are a lazy man’s food?! Oh no! :(

Seriously speaking, I think diet can be the #1 main contributor to laziness. Eat a crappy diet, you feel crappy; that leads into feelings of being lethargic and getting nothing substantial done. I especially notice this when I eat junk foods, especially foods high in fat. (Carbs generally don’t effect me much unless that’s the only thing I eat the entire day.)

Although I disagree with you about drinking 2 liters of water a day – 2 liters of coffee a day certainly fulfills my water requirements for me!

]]> By: Jonathan Mead http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-63298 Jonathan Mead Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:16:30 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-63298 I often find I'm the most lazy when I'm trying to resist my natural rhythms. I'm trying to force myself to do something I don't really want to do. I especially liked your last point about embracing your laziness. It's important to recharge the batteries. I often find I’m the most lazy when I’m trying to resist my natural rhythms. I’m trying to force myself to do something I don’t really want to do.

I especially liked your last point about embracing your laziness. It’s important to recharge the batteries.

]]> By: Laurie http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-63208 Laurie Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:48:53 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-63208 Eating lazy food is my weakness - and it makes me lazier because it gives no energy. I tell myself that I eat it because I'm too busy and don't have time to make anything. Excuses! It's easier to grab an apple than open a bag of chips. However, like you I have rules - mine is that breakfast and lunch have to be really healthy so at least I'll have energy during the day. Good advice on keeping hydrated; I'll keep that in mind. Eating lazy food is my weakness – and it makes me lazier because it gives no energy. I tell myself that I eat it because I’m too busy and don’t have time to make anything. Excuses! It’s easier to grab an apple than open a bag of chips. However, like you I have rules – mine is that breakfast and lunch have to be really healthy so at least I’ll have energy during the day.

Good advice on keeping hydrated; I’ll keep that in mind.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-63193 Jeff Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:35:08 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-63193 This is a great post. I have found that I am sleeping a lot more than I used to. Almost 8.5 hours, so I am going to use a few of his tips to see if I can start getting more done. Then I will have more time to make money and get to the gym This is a great post. I have found that I am sleeping a lot more than I used to. Almost 8.5 hours, so I am going to use a few of his tips to see if I can start getting more done. Then I will have more time to make money and get to the gym

]]> By: uwoluwu http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-63191 uwoluwu Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:33:35 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-63191 no matter what it is that you do, at times you just fell you had enough and you just have to take a beak... this is inevitable in every aspect of life... the problem is (for me at least) that i take breaks by doing the exact opposite of the good habit I'm taking the break from ... so instead of doing sport I'm sleeping and instead of working I'm watching TV (too much that is), etc... so... I'll just have to think of good habits to do during breaks ... things that will enrich my life and free my mind of stress and "inside the box" kind of thinking :) ... hmm... no matter what it is that you do, at times you just fell you had enough and you just have to take a beak… this is inevitable in every aspect of life… the problem is (for me at least) that i take breaks by doing the exact opposite of the good habit I’m taking the break from … so instead of doing sport I’m sleeping and instead of working I’m watching TV (too much that is), etc…
so… I’ll just have to think of good habits to do during breaks … things that will enrich my life and free my mind of stress and “inside the box” kind of thinking :) … hmm…

]]> By: Jenny Mannion http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-63188 Jenny Mannion Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:23:27 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-63188 Hi Alex, GREAT post and list! Yep, I've been there... I'd also add under-sleeping.... When I get too little sleep I kind of walk around in this daze and never quite get my groove... 6 hours is all I need to feel refreshed and be ready for the day. I'm with you on the dehydration..... I seem to go through my phases with remembering to drink water and not -- luckily I don't like soda or juice too much so water is my best option. My husband is at a desk all day so I got him a 74 oz. water jug that he fills at the beginning of the day and keeps with him to know if he's drank enough during the day... think I will have to pick one up for myself! Some wonderful practical tips Alex - thank you! Jenny Hi Alex, GREAT post and list! Yep, I’ve been there… I’d also add under-sleeping…. When I get too little sleep I kind of walk around in this daze and never quite get my groove… 6 hours is all I need to feel refreshed and be ready for the day. I’m with you on the dehydration….. I seem to go through my phases with remembering to drink water and not — luckily I don’t like soda or juice too much so water is my best option. My husband is at a desk all day so I got him a 74 oz. water jug that he fills at the beginning of the day and keeps with him to know if he’s drank enough during the day… think I will have to pick one up for myself! Some wonderful practical tips Alex – thank you! Jenny

]]> By: paresh http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-63177 paresh Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:48:10 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-63177 nice list, thanks for sharing nice list, thanks for sharing

]]> By: Lola Fayemi / Nourishment for your spiritual awakening http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-63171 Lola Fayemi / Nourishment for your spiritual awakening Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:15:33 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-63171 Hey Alex Good to see you back! Getting back on track after a holiday can feel tough but these are some great tips, I especially like no.10 simplify your life. Something that works for me is to remember that I am always creating even when I am not actively "doing" anything and that if I feel I am being lazy, then I am in judgement of myself and being hard in myself which only makes my "laziness" last longer. Feeling lazy is is just downtime with guilt so losing the guilt allows you to be more open to the lesson or healing opportunity of the situation. Oooh I feel inspired to write something along the same lines now! In love, light and abundance x x x Hey Alex

Good to see you back! Getting back on track after a holiday can feel tough but these are some great tips, I especially like no.10 simplify your life.

Something that works for me is to remember that I am always creating even when I am not actively “doing” anything and that if I feel I am being lazy, then I am in judgement of myself and being hard in myself which only makes my “laziness” last longer.

Feeling lazy is is just downtime with guilt so losing the guilt allows you to be more open to the lesson or healing opportunity of the situation.

Oooh I feel inspired to write something along the same lines now!

In love, light and abundance x x x

]]> By: Lewis http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-63090 Lewis Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:52:14 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-63090 Alex, It is always good to readjust our thinking when lazy thoughts creep in. The first step is being aware of the lazy actions, then figuring out a game plan. This post gives us all a great place to start. Thanks Alex,

It is always good to readjust our thinking when lazy thoughts creep in. The first step is being aware of the lazy actions, then figuring out a game plan. This post gives us all a great place to start.

Thanks

]]> By: Success Professor http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-63082 Success Professor Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:22:16 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-63082 Very good article. I will have to put this aside and pull it out next time I am tempted to have a lazy spell. One other thing that I would add. A lot of times, we feel lazy because the tasks in front of us seem to large. Getting started can be the hardest thing. When this happens just commit to one hour. Tell yourself that you only need to work on the project for one hour today. After one hour you can stop. A couple of things will happen. #1 - you likely will get more done in that hour than you think you will. #2 - you may just get enough momentum that you will want to keep going. Very good article. I will have to put this aside and pull it out next time I am tempted to have a lazy spell.

One other thing that I would add. A lot of times, we feel lazy because the tasks in front of us seem to large. Getting started can be the hardest thing. When this happens just commit to one hour. Tell yourself that you only need to work on the project for one hour today. After one hour you can stop. A couple of things will happen. #1 – you likely will get more done in that hour than you think you will. #2 – you may just get enough momentum that you will want to keep going.

]]> By: Ari Koinuma http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/comment-page-1/#comment-63046 Ari Koinuma Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:35:59 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/07/31/11-practical-ways-to-jump-out-of-a-lazy-rut/#comment-63046 Hey -- I have one more to add. Listen to music! Not just any music -- productive music. Something with a beat and energy will get me going in no time. ari Hey — I have one more to add. Listen to music! Not just any music — productive music. Something with a beat and energy will get me going in no time.

ari

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