Regardless of our awareness, we are always motivated by something in our actions. Personally, the concept of restorative practices drives me. I constantly worry and feel stressed when tackling any task, whether it’s completing homework, drawing, or simply getting ready for school in the morning. This continuous state of stress drains me and puts me in a bad mood without any clear reason. Consequently, finding happiness and joy through resting and taking care of myself brings great satisfaction. Engaging in activities solely for my own pleasure also helps relieve stress and bring about happiness. Striving to excel in my work is motivated by the desire to experience leniency and relaxation as soon as possible.
To enjoy my leniency sooner, I aim to expedite my work and strive for excellence. By doing so, I can prevent the need for corrections or worry about errors. For example, even if I have a month to complete a project, I prioritize finishing it early to avoid last-minute rushes and gain more leisure time. This approach ensures meeting deadlines and upholding quality work. It fosters self-relaxation and self-care as it motivates me to always give my best. When fatigue sets in during homework, I remind myself that completing the assignment will enable rest or sleep. Moreover, intermittent breaks with a positive mindset rejuvenate and motivate me, leading to enhanced efficiency in homework completion.
As I approach the end of my homework or assignment, my drive to finish quickly increases. This ensures that I meet the deadline, regardless of the quality of my work.
Furthermore, completing tasks on time and achieving excellence allows me to reward myself with self-care. For instance, if I receive a good grade or successfully complete a project, I treat myself to a soothing bath. This serves as an incentive for me to look forward to something enjoyable after finishing all the work.
In addition, engaging in hobbies or activities purely for personal enjoyment helps me maintain motivation and work harder. Some of these hobbies include drawing, reading, baking, knitting, riding my bike, and watching YouTube videos or Japanese anime.
Once I accomplish everything on my to-do list, I find pleasure in unwinding and participating in activities that bring me happiness. If it’s late at night when I finish my homework, I might knit while watching an episode of my current favorite anime.
Using enjoyable activities as motivation, such as baking cookies or biking in the park, helps me maintain a positive mindset while doing my work and provides stress relief. This approach allows me to feel a sense of accomplishment after working hard. Restorative practices serve as a motivator for me to perform well, as I remember that completing my tasks entitles me to leniency without consequences. When I am tired, I motivate myself by envisioning the rest and self-care that awaits me once all my work is done. Overall, restorative practices consistently fuel my determination to finish tasks promptly and effectively.
