When the fridge becomes a museum and the dinnerware dances
On occasion, my wife is out of the house over dinner time.
The usual culprit for this ripple in our routine is that she has a hair appointment. Knowing that events like this are very important to her, I swallow hard and put on my big boy pants.
If I’m going to get any amount of meaningful sustenance, I need to make dinner. For myself. But where do I start?
Often, I’ll open the refrigerator and stare inside as if I’m at the Rijs Museum taking in the immense majesty of The Night Watch. I’m desperately hoping to experience something like the dining scene from Beauty and the Beast, watching in amazement as the contents of my entire kitchen and dining room magically create something as amazing as a rack of lamb, lobster mac and cheese, and warm caramel apple pie from Three Oak Steakhouse.
Nothing happens. ☹️
I’ve got to make something, I tell myself as my arms dangle motionless from my shoulders. The growling from my stomach does little to move them. I feel frozen. My brain is like, Come on, do something!—but my body is stuck in “meh” mode.
It’s called lack of motivation, and if you’ve ever felt it, you know how frustrating it is. You may even see it in your player, too.
One day, we’re fired up about something—a game, a goal, a dream—and then, somehow, the excitement fades. What happened? Why does motivation just disappear like that?
Motivation isn’t magic. It doesn’t just appear and stay forever. It’s fueled by certain things—community, purpose, renewal. When those things start to fade, so does our drive.
Motivation thrives in community. Think about it—most experiences are better with others. And for your player, most games are better with teammates. Even single-player games feel different when they have someone to share the experience with.
And making dinner for just two people totally changes how I feel about the process. I have to make twice as much, but it’s definitely worth it. 🍽️🍽️
Now imagine trying to stay motivated in life alone. No friends cheering you on. No one to hold you accountable. No one to make dinner for and eat dinner with. It feels so sad and lonely.
Translation? We need each other.
And this is exactly why Slingshot Esports is here. We’re all about creating a fun and safe environment where players can hang out, learn new stuff, game together, and compete. We're here because we know gamers need a place like this.
Now, on those evenings when I’m scavenging the kitchen just to keep myself alive, I really have no clear idea what I’m going to eat.
No meal plan and definitely nothing prepped. I’m floating from aimlessly staring into the vastness of the fridge to mindlessly poking around in the pantry. Back and forth like a ping pong ball.
Life is the same way. Without a clear goal, we drift. If we’re unmotivated, it might be because we don’t have a real reason to get up and push forward.
For your player, maybe school feels pointless. Maybe other activities have lost their luster. Maybe they used to be excited about something, but now, they’re just… existing.
We are made for more than just existing.
There are also times when motivation doesn’t disappear—it gets drained.
Maybe you or your player have been battling stress, anxiety, or loneliness, and it’s left you emotionally exhausted. When we’re running on empty, even the simplest tasks feel impossible.
Think about Elijah in 1 Kings 19:1-5. The guy had just won a huge spiritual battle, but right after, he was so drained that he wanted to give up on life completely. What did God do? He didn’t lecture him. He didn’t tell him to “just try harder.” He let Elijah rest, eat, and recharge.
Sometimes, the best thing we can do is take care of ourselves—physically, mentally, spiritually. Maybe we just need a break from all of the pressures of school, home, activities, work, and more.
You can’t pour from an empty cup.
So, let’s get moving. Start to find the people who will make up your tribe. Begin creating a few meaningful goals. Seek ways and times to rest and recharge.
And, if you have some easy to make, one person meal ideas, send them my way. I’m hungry and still haven’t made dinner.
Make the connection:
How can we take steps to increase our motivation through building community, seeking purpose, and finding renewal?
We are #ForTheGamer and help players play with purpose and win for good
The usual culprit for this ripple in our routine is that she has a hair appointment. Knowing that events like this are very important to her, I swallow hard and put on my big boy pants.
If I’m going to get any amount of meaningful sustenance, I need to make dinner. For myself. But where do I start?
Often, I’ll open the refrigerator and stare inside as if I’m at the Rijs Museum taking in the immense majesty of The Night Watch. I’m desperately hoping to experience something like the dining scene from Beauty and the Beast, watching in amazement as the contents of my entire kitchen and dining room magically create something as amazing as a rack of lamb, lobster mac and cheese, and warm caramel apple pie from Three Oak Steakhouse.
Nothing happens. ☹️
I’ve got to make something, I tell myself as my arms dangle motionless from my shoulders. The growling from my stomach does little to move them. I feel frozen. My brain is like, Come on, do something!—but my body is stuck in “meh” mode.
It’s called lack of motivation, and if you’ve ever felt it, you know how frustrating it is. You may even see it in your player, too.
One day, we’re fired up about something—a game, a goal, a dream—and then, somehow, the excitement fades. What happened? Why does motivation just disappear like that?
Motivation isn’t magic. It doesn’t just appear and stay forever. It’s fueled by certain things—community, purpose, renewal. When those things start to fade, so does our drive.
Motivation thrives in community. Think about it—most experiences are better with others. And for your player, most games are better with teammates. Even single-player games feel different when they have someone to share the experience with.
And making dinner for just two people totally changes how I feel about the process. I have to make twice as much, but it’s definitely worth it. 🍽️🍽️
Now imagine trying to stay motivated in life alone. No friends cheering you on. No one to hold you accountable. No one to make dinner for and eat dinner with. It feels so sad and lonely.
Translation? We need each other.
And this is exactly why Slingshot Esports is here. We’re all about creating a fun and safe environment where players can hang out, learn new stuff, game together, and compete. We're here because we know gamers need a place like this.
Now, on those evenings when I’m scavenging the kitchen just to keep myself alive, I really have no clear idea what I’m going to eat.
No meal plan and definitely nothing prepped. I’m floating from aimlessly staring into the vastness of the fridge to mindlessly poking around in the pantry. Back and forth like a ping pong ball.
Life is the same way. Without a clear goal, we drift. If we’re unmotivated, it might be because we don’t have a real reason to get up and push forward.
For your player, maybe school feels pointless. Maybe other activities have lost their luster. Maybe they used to be excited about something, but now, they’re just… existing.
We are made for more than just existing.
There are also times when motivation doesn’t disappear—it gets drained.
Maybe you or your player have been battling stress, anxiety, or loneliness, and it’s left you emotionally exhausted. When we’re running on empty, even the simplest tasks feel impossible.
Think about Elijah in 1 Kings 19:1-5. The guy had just won a huge spiritual battle, but right after, he was so drained that he wanted to give up on life completely. What did God do? He didn’t lecture him. He didn’t tell him to “just try harder.” He let Elijah rest, eat, and recharge.
Sometimes, the best thing we can do is take care of ourselves—physically, mentally, spiritually. Maybe we just need a break from all of the pressures of school, home, activities, work, and more.
You can’t pour from an empty cup.
So, let’s get moving. Start to find the people who will make up your tribe. Begin creating a few meaningful goals. Seek ways and times to rest and recharge.
And, if you have some easy to make, one person meal ideas, send them my way. I’m hungry and still haven’t made dinner.
Make the connection:
How can we take steps to increase our motivation through building community, seeking purpose, and finding renewal?
We are #ForTheGamer and help players play with purpose and win for good
Comments
Post a Comment