The first of the three solutions is to change our attitudes
with which we approach our daily tasks. This means to find joy in the work and
school tasks that I am trying to accomplish. For example, when doing a homework
assignment, I can focus on the knowledge I am gaining, rather than the fact
that I am doing homework. While reading our textbook, instead of saying “I’m
doing homework,” I can say, “I’m learning about how to manage my stress”. The
second solution is to see work as a type of play, and work as if we are at
play. I interpreted this as having a light attitude and not taking myself as
seriously. I usually have trouble with this solution, because I see getting
good grades and accomplishing my work as an absolute must, and it causes me a
great deal of hyperstress when I have multiple tasks to complete at once. The third solution is integration, or recognizing
that joy and pain are often found in the same place and are valuable. When I
find that I am struggling at work or school, I need to remember that though I
am having a hard time at the moment, I will find joy in that activity again and I need to power through.
Hi HaleyA,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post this week about the three solutions. The first solution talks about finding the joys in work/school, and I think that, that is something important and that everyone should do. I liked your example about focusing on the knowledge you are gaining, instead of the fact that your doing homework. For your thoughts on the second solutions, I would have to agree that it can be a trouble one for me as well. You had mentioned that you see getting good grades and accomplishing your work as a must, and I feel that I can be the same way. You third solution’s example is also a good way of thinking about it. I like how you said you need to remember that even if your having a hard time, that you will find joy again. Great post and I would agree with you on what you wrote.