Have you ever had one of those days when you’ve asked yourself: “Why am I doing this”? Do you hate Mondays and hang out for Fridays? Or do you say to yourself: it’s not forever, and
money is good”. If work has lost it’s meaning for you, and your care factor is hovering close to zero, then you can join thousands of other people who are endlessly running on treadmill.Being on treadmill is an insidious condition – people are endurance athletes when it comes to running on this particular machine. It’s not hard to build up stamina, in fact there is a simple 3-step formula that will guarantee your ongoing success:
Step 1: go to work each day Step 2: complete all activities and tasks Step 3: show all acceptable outward signs of participation and enthusiasm
then repeat ad infinitum……
Inwardly you might be having a conversation like: Are you serious? This is so boring, or No, not again!
The problem with treadmill is that it never slows down or turns off unless person operating it presses Stop button (or fails to complete Steps 1 to 3 successfully). It’s same with our lives – nothing changes unless we actively choose to do something different.
The ability to jump off treadmill takes work, and courage. Often we think it’s easier to keep doing what we are doing than to think about how to make a change. But each of us has power to make a different reality – after all, we made one that we’re in now didn’t we?.
Recognise that you’re on treadmill. This is first and most important step. Being on treadmill often means doing things on autopilot. By ignoring how we feel, we are able to continue with our endurance session. Once you allow yourself to acknowledge that you’re not that crazy about where you are, then you will be motivated to make a change.
Get some support Human beings don’t like change, so jumping off treadmill into an uncertain place is usually not an option. In today’s world there are all sorts of people who can help you sort through some different options - coaches, career counselors, mentors, business people and so on. Connect with someone who can support you as you make your transition.
Springclean your mind When we are on treadmill, we are usually reacting to things going on around us, rather than acting out of choice. So make an active choice to take a rest, a vacation, talk it out with someone you trust, blow off steam, do whatever it takes to get some perspective about your situation. Just this simple step will make you feel more in control, and can help to streamline energy you'll need for changes ahead.
