Starbucks

I never imagined that the environment around me matters so much.

I was working on this essay for one of my scholarship applications and it really wasn't going too well. I hadn't put much time into it simply because I really didn't feel like doing it in the first place. After two unsuccessful drafts, I was prepared to give up. I reached a point where I really didn't care whether I got the scholarship or not.

Suddenly the phone rang and the friend I was talking to suggested that I try working on the essay in a new environment - somewhere outside my room...somewhere more relaxed. It sure sounded like a brilliant idea to me.

The next day, I was in Starbucks with my chocolate frappuccino. Yummy! As usual, the relaxing jazzy music was playing in the background. I sat down with a fresh notepad and two hours later, I walked out with a great feeling of satisfaction. My essay was done well and I had actually enjoyed working on it. Apparently, pampering myself works...