Something interesting that I have found with some people *a friend of mine in particular* is that he will use depression as an excuse. For example, I have one buddy (let's call him Joe) who is always talking about how he can not find a job. I personally kind of get angry when he tells me this because I have a job and you know what? I HATE my job. But I do it anyway, and I try to do it with a smile on my face and with good customer service. Do I get sad and depressed sometimes? Sure! But I don't let it hold me back and keep me from doing things.
For a long time in my life I realized that I was using depression as an excuse to not do anything of value. I would go through phases of my life where I just sat home and moped.
How do I motivate my friend who appears to be stuck in the same stage that I was?? Every time he brings up how he has tried really hard to find a job he puts on this sad face and I just get ticked off. I'm tired of my best buddy not doing anything productive. How do I motivate a guy like this? It really frustrates me, especially since as one of his best friends I feel like I should help him. Any feedback would be great. Thanks!
For a long time in my life I realized that I was using depression as an excuse to not do anything of value. I would go through phases of my life where I just sat home and moped.
How do I motivate my friend who appears to be stuck in the same stage that I was?? Every time he brings up how he has tried really hard to find a job he puts on this sad face and I just get ticked off. I'm tired of my best buddy not doing anything productive. How do I motivate a guy like this? It really frustrates me, especially since as one of his best friends I feel like I should help him. Any feedback would be great. Thanks!
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