It’s Friday. That means Facebook and Twitter users will soon
start posting their “TGIFs” and photos of barbecues and dinner tables to
illustrate what lies ahead – if they don’t work weekends that is. I usually
don’t work on Saturdays and Sundays, except when I’ve got some urgent assignment
to finish. So for me, Fridays are motivating days. Sort of.
Motivation – it’s probably my no. 1 problem. When you don’t
have a boss looking over your shoulder, it can be difficult to tell yourself
“Go on, work!”. Discipline is key. I take short breaks and then I “get
crackin’” as my Malteser says. And during these breaks I like to… look at
photos of my favourite places. I find it soothing. It brings back memories. And
we all know how powerful memories are.
Italy is my passion. It’s where I find solace when I feel
lost or stressed. Italy is pure beauty. Italy is love in all its forms. Italy
cannot be described, it can only be savoured to the full. Like every other
country it has its own scents and colours, and a unique atmosphere that takes me back to my youth, to happy times, family, friends and laughter. Italy is a feast for the senses…
Florence, Rome and
Venice. Cities that reflect who I am. What’s more motivating than looking
at the beauty of art, architecture and the Italian lifestyle to make you feel
alive, to make you smile and to get you through the day? When you're feeling down, remember that it's the little things in life that count - sure, the bills still need to be paid, dinner won't magically appear on your kitchen table and your report won't write itself, but at the end of the day motivation is a reflection of your will to keep going, to never give up, because life is worth living, with its ups and downs, with its Mondays and Fridays. La vita è bella. Sempre e comunque.
Mmmmm....
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