I know you must be wondering why i used that title, but what you saw is very true. I don’t just know what’s wrong with me lately, I’m just becoming very lazy indeed and feeling like given up these blogging thing. I was supposed to publish a post here at TBC on Thursday last week as usual, but i didn’t instead, i shifted it to Friday without any good reason, and from Friday to Saturday. However, this is not the first time this has happened, but i always try my best to write something.
I normally write the posts i will publish on Thursdays on Wednesdays, but after watching the African cup of nation of which Nigeria and Mali played on Wednesday evening, i was so much overwhelmed because the super eagles of Nigeria won the match that i didn’t remember to write at all. When i finally opened my pc to write on Thursday morning, they took the light. When they later brought the light, i started watching movies, browsing Facebook, login in and out of my emails, etc.
Although, while i was charting with a friend of mine David Rodwell whom i met at Matt Wolfe’s blog some months ago, he asked me if i can send him a post on personal development as a guest blogger which i did and he published it on Saturday. But my problem is that I’ve not gotten the time and zeal to work on my own blog even replying to comments was also an issue until now that i decided to let you know about it so you can give me some encouragement because i know its not a good start for 2013 at all.
Why was i suddenly acting this Lazy?
As a human being, we often encounter those moments when we feel discouraged to continue with what we’re doing especially when we are still seeing some little or no result, i think that’s whats wrong with me right now.
Earlie this year, i published my goals for the year which I’m yet to start implementing, but I’m afraid that if i continue like this, i wont get anywhere to finishing those goals of mine. Regards the new niche sites i want to build, I’m still conducting the keyword research which my friend Chadrack is helping me to do, but i still have a very long way to go. (BTW: If you’re still finding it hard to do keyword research, i will recommend you check out this comprehensive post on that topic by Chadrack Iroegbu of webincomejournal.com).
What did i do?
Thank God I’m now surmounting the challenges which is why i was able to write this. What i did is simple, i started reading some motivational books that I’ve read before by my favorite authors……..Napoleon Hill, Robert Kiyosaki and Norman Vincent Peale. The one that really gave me back some motivation is The Power of Positive Thinking and Think and Grow rich. Those books are just God’s sent.
While i was reading those books, i was able to come across these popular quotes ones again
We are what we repeatedly do, Success is therefore not an act, but a habit.
I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.
Attitude is more important than facts, etc.
To sum it all, after i finished reading those books, i was able to come back to my normal self. But the truth is that i really need your help on this malady.
I know each one of you usually come across those moments when you feel like given up, when you feel like you can’t do it, when you feel as if you’re just wasting your time. My question is thus….. How do you normally handle it? Please your advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks all and have a lovely week.
Evan says
Hahah, we all getting lazy, it’s fine)) But you made me think that being lazy is bad. Not at all! What I mean is – when you don’t write, you always think what to write about and that is also plus for blogger. So, maybe laziness can be an inspirational motivation from time to time? !
Theodore Nwangene says
Hahaha Evan,
You’re very funny indeed. Lol. Thanks for that funny input my dear, really appreciate.
Michael Belk says
Theodore, I appreciate your honesty because I think we all had this moment. I would like to ask you to hang in there. I have been blogging for over two years in some way or the other.
It took me time, mistakes, and money to find out what is workable for me. I have tried many niches, blog designs, and platforms.
You are too good of a writer to quit. One day the light will go off for you.
Theodore Nwangene says
You are too good of a writer to quit. One day the light will go off for you.
Hmmmm Michael, thats one of the most motivating word I’ve heard lately. I really appreciate your encouragement and i promise you that I’m not gonna quite. Thanks a lot for those kind words of yours my good friend.
Siegfried says
Well, we’ve all been there… Sometimes it is really hard to force yourself to do sth. My last blog was a disaster – I just couldn’t write anything at all. complete disaster. but the new one – oh, this is completely different. words just pour onto the screen 🙂
regards!
Theodore Nwangene says
You can say that again Siegfried,
Its really hard to get moving sometimes and I’m happy you had the same feeling and was able to overcome it. Thanks for the visit, hope to see you here again.
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Theodore Nwangene says
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Neamat Tawadrous says
Hi Theodore,
You are not alone. I feel like that from time to time and at times, I find it very hard to bounce back. But when I think of my WHY for what I am doing, it keeps me going. It is not easy at times, but we have to keep going to reach our goals.
I liked this post Theodore and how honest you are because I have been through it last week and I still am not myself yet. Trying to bounce back but sometimes it is more difficult than other times.
Thanks again for sharing this Theodore.
Be Blessed,
Neamat
Theodore Nwangene says
Hi Neamat,
The best way to solve a problem is to share it and I’m very lucky to have you people as my friend, your encouragements alone has just strengthened me the more to keep going. I don’t really know how to thank you guys. I’m indeed grateful.
Sapna says
HI Theodore
I think most of us at times feels the same.The best is to go through your list of goals and imagine about the rewards and the satisfaction which one is going to get after successfully achieving those goals. This is what I have been doing in order to keep myself going.
I would like to know about your niche site as well,so throw some light on that as well if that is convenient for you.
Sapna
Theodore Nwangene says
Hi Sapna,
I’m very happy to know that I’m not alone on this, i will definitely take your advice by heart. Yea i will surely tell you more about my niche site ones i start, I’m still performing some keyword research.
Thanks for the encouragement.
Sue Neal says
Hi Theodore,
Like Michael and Neamat, I really appreciate your honesty – I went through a really bad patch in the summer. It started with the Olympics, which seemed like a good excuse at the time, but it went on for a few weeks, I did relatively little work online and really got behind and lost my focus and drive.
My main strategy is to write down my objectives – I post a monthly progress report on a forum I joined a while back when I was on a course – only a few of us still bother posting, but it’s the thing that helped me get this site off the ground and I find it helps keep me accountable.
I also now rigorously use a diary, in which I list my main objectives for each month and each evening, before I go to bed, I write the list of tasks for the next day. I don’t always manage to complete them all, but it really helps to keep me motivated and on track. Just seeing that I can tick off one or two key tasks helps keep my spirits up.
Even if I’m feeling tired or dispirited, I try to complete one or two constructive tasks each day – that makes a big difference. I think the trick is not to let yourself fall too far behind, because if you do that it gets harder and harder to get back on the road.
Just keeping moving helps – even if it’s only a few baby steps.
Sue
Theodore Nwangene says
I love your last sentence Sue and you can say that again.
It seems most of us do find our self on this kind of dilemma sometimes and I’m happy to learn your own method of overcoming it. Writing down my objectives is what i will start implimenting from now because I’m very that can perform some wonders if followed well.
Steve also talked about that in his Internet Lifestyle Productivity book, but i have not been doing it.
Thanks for reminding me Sue.
Happy Valentine.
Adrienne says
Well Theodore, the majority of your commenters already have said how much we appreciate your honesty and everyone can relate, me included.
Now I’ve been online for almost six years now so my times that you’re talking about were in my earlier years. Mine though was more over frustration of not getting the right information and always feeling like I’m still five or six steps behind everyone else and this was before I ever started my blog.
Now as you know my blog didn’t see anyone for the first year and a half so you’ve won most of that battle already.
You just need to stay motivated and if that’s reading a chapter of one of the books you mentioned everyday then do that but consistency is the only thing that’s going to bring you results. You just have to ask yourself, how bad do you really want this. It’s all in your hands my friend.
Now you hang in there and have yourself a very productive week okay!
~Adrienne
Theodore Nwangene says
Thanks a bunch Adrienne,
You know what? I never knew how lucky i am till now. If i have to pay a specialist to give me all the tips and encouragement you people have given me, i don’t think i will be able to afford it.
Thanks a lot for your help, you’ve been a savior indeed.
Happy Valentine.
Jess Brown says
Hi Theodore,
I’m sorry to hear you are having a bit of a struggle lately. I can definitely relate. There are a few times I was actually going to give up and didn’t look at my computer for over a week…not even to check email.
I think you are on the right track to read the personal development books and as Neamat said, think of your WHY.
Sue also gave a great tip…the one about writing out your objectives. This is something I have been doing and there’s just something about being able to cross a completed task off your list that does something to lift your spirits. If you keep the diary of what you are doing, it’s a great way to track your progress and see how far you’ve come. Now that’s powerful!
Another thing I would recommend is to lean on your friends and your family (those who understand what it is that you do and support you in your endeavors). Sometimes just talking about it is enough to realize how much you’ve already accomplished and enough to get you back in the game!
You are a very intelligent person with a great blog! Pull out those 2013 goals and start crossing things off, even if they are really small things.That is still progress so give yourself credit. You can do it!
Jess
Theodore Nwangene says
Of cause Jess,
I can do it. You’ve really boosted my morals ones again with this wonderful comment of yours. I will have to be thinking of my WHY as often as possible just as Neamat suggested. I just printed out my 2013 goals and will always use it to keep my self going as you said.
Thanks for all the compliments and encouragement Jess, you’re a darling.
Happy Valentine.
Tim Bonner says
Hey Theodore
I went through the same thing a few weeks ago and it’s not easy to come out of it. I’m glad you did though and I also appreciate your honesty.
Like Adrienne mentions, consistency is really important and that’s something I also need to concentrate on.
I decided to publish each Monday and I generally write my posts now quite a few days before I publish them.
I’m trying to build up a few posts in advance and that way it doesn’t feel quite so daunting to have to write a post every week. If you don’t feel like it one week, then you have something to fall back on.
Theodore Nwangene says
Hi Tim,
I do know when you were going yours and I’m happy you finally bounced back. I’m also thinking of publishing ones a week(Mondays) too. Thanks for coming
anis says
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Theodore Nwangene says
You welcome Anis
Justin says
Hi Theodore,
I was feeling the same way as you a few weeks ago. I was beginning to wonder if this blogging thing is really worth it. Sometimes just vocalizing the way we feel helps us to get out of our mental slump.
Either way, everyone gets a little fatigued with blogging and sometimes its best just to leave it alone for a day and come back to it after some rest.
Take Care.
Theodore Nwangene says
Definitely Justin,
Its good to work away sometimes and then come back and fight another day, i can’t agree more. I’m also happy to hear that majority of us has been on that state before, but the most important thing is that we were able to overcome it.
Thanks for the visit Justin.
babanature says
Hello Theodore,
i have had this feelings some years back and to be honest, the feeling is bad. I was frustrated when i got my first blog running maybe because the blog is not generating any income. but then; given up is not on my agenda so i do some research on how to bounce me back on track. what i am trying to say is; giving up will always come to mind when you have not achieve your goal but what will truly bring you up is the art of never giving up.
let me end my comment with one of my favorite quote; you’ll only be a failure if you stop trying…
Theodore Nwangene says
“You’ll only be a failure if you stop trying”
Come on Babanature, i love that and i seriously agree with you. In order not to be a failure, we only have to keep on trying knowing that we must surely succeed one day.
Thanks for coming and sharing your wonderful comment.
Aayna says
A brilliantly carved post!!! I realized how much lazy I am becoming with every passing day. This post gave me a plethora of ideas to work upon. Thanks for sharing this lovely post.
Theodore Nwangene says
You welcome Aayna,
I’m glad i could help with my post.
Ana says
It’s all about what you do with these inevitable moments, Theodore, that will make you or break you…
I can definitely relate to these moments. I think all of us have them at one point or another.
And I hope you’ll fight this off and get back on track.
Remember: I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.
Theodore Nwangene says
Hi Ana,
I’m indeed very happy to have you here, thanks a lot. What that gives me joy is knowing that I’m not alone on this, that really gave me some relief. Of cause, i will surely have that bible verse in mind. Thanks for coming Ana.
Brain Harry says
Theodore,
this is a common problem which we have 🙂 and solution to problem is good with that book.I heared a lot about this book and you have refer same in your blog it means that this book really has some in it.
Nice sharing brother
Theodore Nwangene says
You really have to give them a read Harry,
I’m very sure you’ll learn a lot.
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Melanie Legaspi says
Hi Theodore!
We all get lazy, myself included! It just happens, especially when there’s so many distractions online and offline, it can throw you off schedule wise. I try to follow my schedule but I do get distracted and get lazy here and there, but as long as there are people that still keep me motivated I will jump back into my groove and get back to work to make up for lost time.
Theodore Nwangene says
Hi Melanie,
I’m happy that I’m not alone on this, i can now see other people that have the same issue that i can relate with. Thanks for coming to my blog.
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Fatima says
I just quit a job and looking for a new one but it’s so annoying how laziness has taken over me:( A few days of being utterly lazy and now I realize I should gear up and finish all that needs to be done; I started with getting a haircut so I feel fresh in appearance; everyone has their own way of going about it though. Hope it helps.
Theodore Nwangene says
Hi Fatima,
I agree with you that we all have our various ways of going about it and that’s what we have to find out. Thanks for coming.
But why did you have to quite your job?
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Financial Samurai says
I feel the same way.
You just got to invision success and the ability to provide a great life for yourself and a potential family and you will get very motivated again!
Sam
Theodore Nwangene says
I agree with you on that.
Thanks a lot for visiting my blog.
Srikanth says
Hi ,
Lazy is most avoidable habit to every person.It can ruin any one life.If we are lazy to do our work then we have face many Upcomings dangers.I feel lazy when i do unwanted ,uninterested things in a unwilingway .So don’t like to do it then my lazyness comes into action!! 😀 🙂
Theodore Nwangene says
Thanks and welcome to my blog Srikanth,
Laziness is really the worst decease that can come to any man, its actually great that you know what normally cause your laziness so that you can know how to tackle it.
Thanks for coming.
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