This blog really applies to people who are like me. It is not like I choose not to follow instructions, I just battle to follow instructions. I cannot concentrate for to long and I drift into my own world so when instructions are given to me, I dont always interpret them to well.
A simple example. When driving, I need a GPS because I have no idea where I am going because Cape Town is very new to me. I always somehow though, think I know exactly where I am going and choose not to listen to the GPS and land up in the most dangeous areas. Moral of the story... Listen to instructions.
Another example. I always use my sisters things without asking or if I do use them there are a few basic instructions included such as "dont ruin my things" and "ask me before you use them". So what do I normally do? the exact opposite and then it turns into a fight or I just cannot touch her things anymore. Moral of the story... Listen to instuctions.
There are so many more things that I can go on about where I have ignored basic instructions. Take my advice and try listen to instructions, it will be to your benefit and probably those around you.
Have exactly the same problem with my sister, but don't worry, I don't blame my ability in following instructions, because I'm quite good at doing that! I think we can just blame the psychology of sister relationships. We have to borrow, and sometimes 'damage' or return uncleaned, the borrowed goods. Especially without asking if we can borrow them in the first place!
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain, having a sister is PAINFULL to say the least. However on a very rare occasion when they do happen to say you are their role model all those damaged returns seem insignificant.
ReplyDeleteHave you not tried to write down instructions as they are dictated to you? As a young woman "awesome campus student", it so difficult to remember everything that happens.. Instructions and briefs are going to dictate our lives and the outcome of this year for all of us.