Comments on: Have You Ever Been On Auto Pilot

By: Bryan

Bryan — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:44:28 +0000

I couldn’t be one, I have poor eyesight. So sorry for me, thought I find it exciting and adventurous, I just can’t be.

By: HealFeel

HealFeel — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:57:14 +0000

It is a little bit scary how easy it is to get stuck on autopilot. Balance is so important when it comes to our diets and health that it is easy to get into a routine. A routine that can consist of unhealthy eating habits that we dont even realize we are engaging in. It is of the utmost importance to keep things fresh, engage in new trends and experiences and make the most out of your opportunities and choices

By: Medical Jobs Australia

Medical Jobs Australia — Sun, 17 May 2009 12:51:34 +0000

Got to be careful about this, actually I knew a person who went autopilot at night when he was sleeping that is walking in sleep.
I think we do so many small small things in autopilot without even noticing mostly eating.

-Ben.

By: MJ

MJ — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:02:55 +0000

I agree autopilot is very powerful. Just think about this though, if we eat out of habit, then can we not avoid junk food out of habit? I believe we can because that’s exactly what I’ve done! Believe me, if I can do it, anyone over-eater can. Yes, autopilot may seem scary at times but it’s amazing when you can turn it around to your benefit.

By: Maddie

Maddie — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:46:14 +0000

It is amazing how many things in life we do on auto pilot – the days can just pass on by and I think that we often forget to stop and appreciate what is happening in each moment. Thanks for your story – nice reminder to approach life proactively and enjoy living.

By: Kery

Kery — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:34:19 +0000

It has already happened to me. I’ve already bought my groceries that way (fortunately, I always eat the same things, so I didn’t find much junk in my cart when I exited the store). I even took (and passed!) an exam while on auto-pilot. Every time it has happened, it was in similar circumstances of exhaustion or sometimes illness–it’s like only a part of my brain kept on functioning, and only for the most important task at hand.

The positive thing is that it helps me keep calm and composed in the face of pressure: I tell myself that I can’t fail, since even in dire circumstances I’m able to do what needs to be done. (Of course, this is probably just an illusion, but whatever pep talk helps…)

By: Steve v4.7

Steve v4.7 — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:58:11 +0000

Very insightful- and something I can completely identify with. It wasn’t until I started paying attention to what I was doing (almost moment by moment) that I realized what I needed to do to turn things around. Autopilot was a bad mode for me- paying attention, clarity, and focus have made all the difference. Thanks for a good read. Best wishes for your continued success.

By: Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach

Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:13:49 +0000

Wow, that’s scary. That hasn’t yet happened to me, however, I have had work situations in which I went on autopilot, delivered all the requirements and then 2 minutes later couldn’t remember the process I had done. That was back when I was a lead unix sysadmin, mind you.

Best of skill in changing!

Barbara