No motivation to work?

Years ago, I hated the family business and felt imposed upon to do what I never wanted to do. I was resentful and at times, uncooperative. Failure in my own career goals didn't make things any easier. Still as time passed, I tried to look for some advantages for being where I was and to be thankful for what I didn't have to put up with as some do on their regular jobs.

So, if you're lacking motivation to go to work or just plain hate your job, consider the following:

1. Remind yourself that your current employment is temporary. Think about the reason(s) for being there.


2. Your purpose at that job is to work. Forget about your co-workers' habits and issues. Skip majoring in minors. You never know who may be watching your performance. Other than God, that is, because He sees, hears, and knows everything we do, say, and think. What we sow, we reap.


3. Your faithfulness at where you are now may take you places you never dreamed of. But you could miss out if you were to quit now.


4. If you have a relationship with God, you should perform on the job as though you're doing it for Him, and not your boss. Then He'll reward you in ways you might not expect. That's what He's done with me, and told me about His future plans for my life. So I know the best for me is yet to come.

This is not about religion, but a relationship. If you let Him guide you, He'll provide you the energy, motivation, wisdom and understanding needed to fulfill your goals according to His will.

A relationship with God starts by asking Jesus Christ to come into your heart, and that He would forgive you of all your sins.

Thank Him for dying for you, and that you believe that He rose from the dead. Tell Him that you'll live for Him.

Then talk to God everyday, follow His Life Manual daily from the Bible, beginning with St. John from an easy-reading version.

Make friends at a local Bible-teaching church.

Getting over being too Shy

I used to be in an emotional "box" to avoid ridicule, personal attack, or embarassment. But now I know who I am, and have just as much right to an opinion as the next person. I can choose to refrain from saying things that cause harm or lead to arguments, or make good conversation that can help.

It took getting to know myself better, and being more careful of how I think before speaking. Sometimes, what a person says influences how he or she feels. What you think or say of yourself, you become. So now I listen more closely before deciding on whether I should say anything. If there's something I can contribute, I'll add to the conversation. If I share similar interests or experiences, I may mention them to help break the ice. Or get the point across that I disagree.