So What's 'Fooling Around'?

[HPvD]

I do think that it simply might have to do with what you are
really motivated or excited about doing at a certain moment. 

For example when you jot down a 'To Do-list' you (rationally) might put
in some things you think you want to do, only your actual motivation
might be long gone.

Than it might look more like an obligation you must do and are
not that motivated for anymore. While other activities
might just simply tick much more
of your 'Motivational Boxes'.

[510bhan]

 

I don't think that's 'fooling around' more perhaps, 'fooling yourself'.

[2par]

I've read and re read you have all said, and I'm taking everything to heart. I'm feeling woefully inadequate with one piece so I'm going to do some related reading and listen to certain music, and keep all you've said in the back of my mind. I've started the piece so I'm hoping my plan to do these things will hopefully bring me to go on with it satisfactorily. Does that make sense?