Sentences with phrase «to go through the motions»

These people will often be stuck in a close minded rhythm, trapped by their skepticism and simply just going through the motions of their lives.

Living with intention means you're not just going through the motions of life, allowing autism or any other problem to control you.

If there's one thing a person doesn't want to be accused of doing when faced with such hurdles, it would be of simply going through the motions.

Do not just go through the motions with a few courtesy nods and such.

Moreover, it's important that you're not just going through the motions in the lab, they emphasized.

Too many times in the gym women especially, are exercising with weights that are too light or just go through the motions without so much as breaking a sweat.

It's like going through the motions knowing it wouldn't make a difference any way.

Job duties make it seem as though you are content just going through the motions at work.

Did he only go through the motions of being a Christian?

I believe the people are not really trying to sell, but just go through the motions so they can stay there as long as possible.

Even if things don't go so well, you're still working towards your goal, still improving yourself simply by going through the motions.

The temptation will be there for your friends to agree to reviewing your book but then just go through the motions when editing.

Their lengthy rules are strict and the nanny only goes through the motions while the parents are around.

But how it was executed felt drawn out, and I was simply going through the motions until the final cut - scene.

This is one of those games where you may begin to feel like you are just going through the motions if you stick with one class constantly, so this definitely helps.

After years in a church and in music ministry I was really going through the motions.

Still, it's a blast to watch these desperate characters go through the motions.

Working more hours, or even going through the motions of looking for work when you're comfortably employed, require discipline and effort.

It's important that you don't just go through the motions on these.

Characters that initially are new and compelling grow stale, just going through the motions again and again.

Most importantly, always focus on your breathing, and try going through the motions with ease, and as naturally as possible.

You just start going through the motions with the game, and there isn't a whole lot to switch things up in the gameplay department.

The players clearly haven't been responding to him for a long time now, and we just can not keep going through the motions game, after game, after game.

I always dread cleaning out the freezer until I actually go through the motions.

He is capable of more but he's just going through the motions here — trying to play his usual tough guy.

Teachers and schools often went through the motions of adopting the new practices, but the changes were neither deep nor long - lasting.

When you see multiple players going through the motions and giving up on plays, those guys are a big issue.

Unfortunately, so many of us have spent so long going through the motions of our day that it's hard to imagine how to nourish our body, mind, and spirit.

The athlete should be primarily focused on the feel of what they are doing, literally going through the motions mentally.

«I'm just going through the motions now,» he says.

Between the salesman going through the motions of explaining how my new car??? s gadgets worked and the poor service getting the clear coat done.

This means they never go through the motions or skip workouts, they eat well and get their proper rest, and they take advantage of every opportunity to get better.

And for dads, we can't just go through the motions during this holiday season; we have to find ways to strengthen that bond with our kids.

Most children enjoy watching their favorite toy go through the motions, and may learn more this way than from you telling them what to do.

We are a beaten party going through the motions, and it shows.

As the movie goes through the motions, you will find yourself liking it more than the usual effort simply for the small flashes of genius.

Many times, students go through the motions in pursuit of the grade while missing out on the learning.

The lack of challenge lowers replay value and makes it feel as though you are just going through the motions rather than striving to achieve a goal.

If you are already going through the motions to get car insurance, make sure you look at several companies so you can get the same rate.

The interviewers are obviously going through the motions with you to meet legal requirements.

I'm also going through the motions of deciding whether I have a reasonable chance of being a successful short seller.

Employees go through the motions, almost in slow motion, without connecting with customers or expressing any genuine positive feelings.

One may go through the motions required by some form of love without loving.

So many of us end up going through the motions instead of actively enjoying what we do on a daily basis.

It's best to take the night rituals slow and steady rather than quickly going through the motions of a bedtime routine.

Instead, go through the motions pulling from your elbows.