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    Default How to get enthusiasm back?

    Anyone got tips or trick to get enthusiasm back to doing something

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    Hi Ray,
    I recently joined an organisation as a technical volunteer. The organisation works with disabled clients who need specialised equipment that can't be bought off the shelf. Typically it involves modifying wheelchairs, mobility scooters, etc. Most of the other volunteers are retired blokes looking to meet others and do some good. My current project involves modifying an exercise bike for a man who has an acquired brain injury.

    In your State the organisation is TADQ. Perhaps you already know of them? Volunteer - TADQ
    Chris

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    Quote Originally Posted by wheelinround View Post
    Anyone got tips or trick to get enthusiasm back to doing something
    I've had a bit of this in the last 3 months or so.
    I tried doing a few things but then I went for something I thought I would really enjoy which involved a bit of electronics and shed work.
    You might need to make some small investments to help kick it off.
    That seemed to have helped especially now I have a lot more energy.

    I got 8.5 hours of sleep last night - first time in a couple of years, 3 months ago I was only getting 3-4 hours.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jack620 View Post
    Hi Ray,
    I recently joined an organisation as a technical volunteer. The organisation works with disabled clients who need specialised equipment that can't be bought off the shelf. Typically it involves modifying wheelchairs, mobility scooters, etc. Most of the other volunteers are retired blokes looking to meet others and do some good. My current project involves modifying an exercise bike for a man who has an acquired brain injury.

    In your State the organisation is TADQ. Perhaps you already know of them? Volunteer - TADQ
    Hi Jack. They are brilliant! Do great work in NSW.
    BUT when I went to apply long before being in a wheelchair, but using a walking stick the rude response and attitude from 2 permanent paid staff one of which I was to see about joining put such a bitter taste to the organization I'd never waste my time. Some years latter donating a swath of computer stuff from my stores hoping to see in a new location possible new management attitude I didn't. There was one nice supervisor who took what I had spoke to me about coming along I was considering it when yet again some moron came down off his perch like a vulture beratting a fellow who was disabled via stroke.

    I swore TAD would never again get support from me and told him so.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobL View Post
    I've had a bit of this in the last 3 months or so.
    I tried doing a few things but then I went for something I thought I would really enjoy which involved a bit of electronics and shed work.
    You might need to make some small investments to help kick it off.
    That seemed to have helped especially now I have a lot more energy.

    I got 8.5 hours of sleep last night - first time in a couple of years, 3 months ago I was only getting 3-4 hours.
    Bob mines dragged on longer than that. I have completed projects in wood, small quick jobs mainly for others. The latter is I think my problem.
    4 or 5 hammer handles in process of being made, all turned, need final shaping sanding and fitting for a mate.
    My shoulder is preventing serious projects to be undertaken atm miniscule torn ligament muscle and arthritis. I have a stack of roundtuits etc plans sitting ready to go. Atm I'll chip away at these hoping sparks create a flame.

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    I find that when im feeling unproductive meeting up with a friend and looking at all their projects and progress really get things rolling, Im lucky in that ive got others close by. If you want someone to talk to about your projects feel free to PM me I find that or reading a book about something mechanical always gets me keen again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wheelinround View Post
    Hi Jack. They are brilliant! Do great work in NSW.
    BUT when I went to apply long before being in a wheelchair, but using a walking stick the rude response and attitude from 2 permanent paid staff one of which I was to see about joining put such a bitter taste to the organization I'd never waste my time. Some years latter donating a swath of computer stuff from my stores hoping to see in a new location possible new management attitude I didn't. There was one nice supervisor who took what I had spoke to me about coming along I was considering it when yet again some moron came down off his perch like a vulture beratting a fellow who was disabled via stroke.

    I swore TAD would never again get support from me and told him so.
    It strikes me as being very sad that you had these experiences Ray, My only suggestion would be to write a letter to the Board of that organisation, and in polite but to the point language, let them know what you experienced and saw done to the other chap. I would give dates and times and places, not sure about names, only because I'm not sure about litigation and defamation liabilities, but that organisation needs to know what some of their paid staff are really like and what they do when they think that no one is looking or listening. I totally understand your feelings toward them.

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    Ray,
    sorry to hear about your experience. I don't know how long ago that was, but I hope attitudes have changed since then. The office staff at the VIC organisation seem very good. The application process is online now and it's really none of their business if you have a disability. I don't recall being asked any questions about disabilities (it may even be illegal to do so?). At the end of the day you are offering them certain skills free of charge. How you go about implementing those skills should be irrelevant.

    If my group on volunteers is anything to go by I reckon you'd be welcomed with open arms.
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    You are right Jack. I've let almost 10 years go by since then and moved state. Can't commit to such atm dqrn shoulder.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wheelinround View Post
    Anyone got tips or trick to get enthusiasm back to doing something
    I think we all have problems of some sort that hinder us in one way or another, I have had to really push myself over
    the years and then I read a book called "the grain brain", this didn't solve everything but it sure did help with my ability to concentrate and enthusiasm seemed to follow. It's probably not worth reading the book but I do recommend that you do some reading on "wheat neurotoxin" "wheat brain fog".
    Something to ponder and just my 2 cents worth, shed

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    For me the workshop has to be nice place to be. That means heating in Melbourne and a source of good quality audio. I love music, so an old tranny (radio, not person) won't cut it. So I built a pair of nice speakers and an amp. I'll often go out to the workshop with a cup of tea and just listen to music while I clean up. You don't have to be making stuff.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jack620 View Post
    so an old tranny (radio, not person) won't cut it.
    Aaaahh I dunno Chris, now maybe Liberace wasn't a trannie, but the old bugger could certainly play the piano, and by some accounts also had an amazing memory. A story I heard years ago about him, apparently a film crew was attached to him for a week or two to do a story on one of his projects, and during the course of that work, Liberace got on well with the crew, being most gracious and generally a real nice guy. The film project comes to an end, but about 8 years later, most of the same film crew meet up with Liberace again on another job. They were just blown away when Liberace not greeted them all by name, but remembered the names of they wives and kids, kids birthdays etc, etc. and asked them all about how their families were getting on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jack620 View Post
    For me the workshop has to be nice place to be. That means heating in Melbourne and a source of good quality audio. I love music, so an old tranny (radio, not person) won't cut it. So I built a pair of nice speakers and an amp. I'll often go out to the workshop with a cup of tea and just listen to music while I clean up. You don't have to be making stuff.
    I agree, from about Dec to recently there were periods where I could do bugger all apart from rearranging the screwdriver rack. But would grab a coffee and just head for the shed and sit there. I have a good sound system so can crank the volume up if I feel like it. I an getting better at day dreaming these days.

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    Thats a top idea sound system in shed already radio here isn't to bad variety old through to modern. OR CD darn thing doesn't have a USB or it would be blasting every time I am out there.

    Bob been there done that needs doing again resorting draws, re organising etc.

    Sorry guy's didn't mean to drag the thread away from its purpose but still its good to see I am not the only one suffering.
    I'm not one who chooses one avenue of hobby bugger that life is to short to miss out on what is laid before us.

    The last 3 days shed heating has been considered here too -2 Thursday, -1 yesterday mind you by 9.30 jumpers are off and often wish I'd worn shorts. OH I love QLD

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    Quote Originally Posted by jackaroo View Post
    I am not too sure if this will be a good or bad idea for the chuck but it works for me...
    Hi jackaroo, thanks for posting the photos.
    How did you make the recess in the jaws?

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