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What does everyone do to stay motivated when they feel like cutting off all their hair? Every time I feel like cutting my hair I watch Lord of the Rings extended version trilogy dvd's (all 3 movies) and drink some beer. That always motivates me. Works every time. All those long-haired men with beards. So cool. What does everyone else do for motivation when they feel like cutting off their hair?
Rarely, if ever, do I feel like cutting off my hair. But if I do get the urge, I just think of all the time and effort I've put into maintaining my website. All that work would be for naught.
Not to mention the fact that a few of my friends would kick my butt. ;)
I'm a pretty stubborn person and until my fight with the school is over, I probably won't even consider cutting it.
Wow, great timing, I was seriously considering something drastic this weekend, but fortunately I decided to keep growing :)
Anyway, I usually check out videos/pictures of my favorite bands that have members with long hair, since this is initially what motivated me.
I also just remember that I need to experience long hair at least once before my time is up, cause it may come sooner that I'd prefer.
It is difficult to find reasons to stay with the program once in a while, but I think everyone who really wants to grow their hair out will find a reason.
Peace,
Ryan
Yeah, I agree. Another way I keep motivated is that I promised myself that at least once in my life I want to have past shoulder-length hair to see how I like it. Better to do it now while I still have hair. ;)
I haven't felt like cutting my hair since the day I started growing it, 17 years ago, but if I did ever start seriously considering it, all I'd have to do is take one look at my 1990 High School graduation photo and remember why I've never looked back in the first place:
I also do the same thing. I sometimes look at older photos of myself with really short hair and it scares me. Really. Lol.
When I get short urges or I'm having a particularly nasty hair day, I just remember why I'm growing my hair out, that it takes dedication and avoidance of scissors, it dosn't work for everyone but I remind myself that this not just the pleasure of growing it out, but also a goal.
Me and my lady are re-watching the extended LOTR right now (middle of TT). It is funny because when I used to watch the film I was so impressed by all the longhair but now this time when I watch it I find I have much longer hair than most of the characters in it :) Kind of a funny change of perspective.
I am glad the movie motivates you, but are you sure the beer is really part of the therapy? Sounds awfully convenient to me :)
I find myself often thinking of cutting my hair because it is a pain to care for lately. When I do feel this way I have to remember that right now I am less enthusiastic about a lot of things due to health problems so I cannot trust my current opinion on this topic. I don't want to cut it and then start to feel better and realize I made a bad choice and wasted lots and lots of previous effort and time so far. Also if I cut my hair I wouldn't belong here anymore and I get a lot of fun from this place. I would hope my longhaired friends here would still be friends regardless though but I really enjoy the hanging out here and I would hate to cut myself off from this enjoyment. :)
The LOTR movies (ROTK in particular) were the last straw in getting me to actually start the official growing out process. Were these movies an original inspiration for you to start too?
Yes, those three movies were probably what started me wanting to grow my hair long. I am still in the awkward stage right now (about 10 months). Maybe that is why once in a while I feel like giving up and cutting it off.
Oh Chris, we'd drop you like a HOT ROCK ha ha ha : )
I love my hair and have never once thought of cutting it since it has been long. It's an integral part of me now. It's who I am and that makes me very happy.
Jeffrey.
I don't know how to answer this, because I never feel motivated to cut it all off. I cringe at the thought of scissors! I think the more comfortable you become with having long hair, the less motivated you'll be to cut it all off.
I'll have to rent those DVDs. A guy I know told me I looked like someone in one of them. This was a month or two ago and I thanked him because I could tell he thought he was paying me a compliment. I didn't fully understand him though, since I had not seen them.
Anyway, let's see, I don't think about cutting it anymore but when I did, what worked for me was waiting. I'd go away and a few hours, or even just a few minutes later I would completely change my mind. I knew it would get better if I stuck with it so that kept me going. It really does demand patience though and I think that's the hardest part.
I'm still in the awkward stage (10 months). Maybe that is why I sometimes have the urge to cut it. Seems like most posters here who are past that stage don't have the urge to cut. That's great.
Maybe I should have titled this thread 'What does everyone do to stay motivated during the awkward stage?' Seems like most long hairs here don't ever think about cutting their hair off. That's good.
The thought of short hair keeps me motivated. I sometimes want to go to bed without brushing my teeth, but the though of my teeth falling out keeps me motivates. I want my long hair and my teeth. It's worth the effort.
I've never had a desire to cut my hair off.
I read psots of people who do and can't relate very well. I would imagine talking to other longhairs would help if one felt that way.
Watching lord of the rings is good though and should work for most.
Kevin
I just look in the mirror and realize how happy I am with my hair. I just love it so much! There =)
I'm glad you're still around, João David. I'm sure I can speak for all of us in saying that we've missed you around here.
Many years past ... I would have the desire to cut it off after 6 months or so.. I know.. not very long before failure.. but after finding this site... its amazing.. I haven't even felt the urge to cut it yet and I'm finally over a year now...
This place just rocks dude...
Tristan
Well, for me, the answer to this question is very easy...
All I have to do is to think back and remember my feeling of total devastation when I cut my waist-length hair back in Y2K, how I told myself, "I WILL NEVER CUT MY HAIR SHORT AGAIN!!!"
Truthfully, I don't think I've ever had a serious moment where I've wanted to cut my hair all off since that time. Yeah, sure, I occasionally think about trimming it, --- including occasionally think about cutting it back to about shoulder-blade length. But, cutting it ALL off, as in truly, "short?" Nope. If I'm ever confined to a wheelchair and incapable of taking care of my own mane, well then, OK; but, not otherwise!
- Ken in San Francisco
I just remember how many times I failed and cut it off, then I think about the first time i saw Conan the Barbarian. I wanted long hair then and my Dad didn't like it or how about the dude. Just think one year from now. DONT CUT IT!!!!!!! it will look sweet