Life is hard. Sometimes it seems like every time you get on track, something knocks you back down.
If you ever feel like giving up, just step away for a brief time. But whatever you do, don’t quit. Quitting is never an option…
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Repeated Failures
Did you ever try to accomplish something over and over again, simply to become frustrated and irritated? We all have.
Don’t quit. Step away from what you are doing and take a walk. Maybe a short nap is in order. You must refresh your mind and change your thinking. A solution is waiting for you, as long as you’re willing to keep going…
Goal Tending
Do you set goals? Some people make New Years resolutions which are, in essence, goals. Yet they aren’t the same.
Resolutions are things you want to resolve within yourself. Perhaps it’s a behavior you wish to change.
Goals are achievement-oriented. Goals are definable, measurable, and they should stretch you to reach them. This is one of the ways we grow.
Set goals for yourself, and check your progress regularly. Then look back after a period of time and see how far you’ve progressed.
Celebrate!
Life can be hard. We all get knocked down sometimes. This is why it’s important to celebrate even your smallest successes. This creates a “success mindset” which will serve you well…
Insecurities
Most people are insecure about something. For example, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. I don’t know about you, but I’m more afraid of death than I am giving a speech!
We also have things we exude confidence in, our securities. Focus on those while seeking to improve on whatever might make you feel insecure…
Value
There is a trend in the United States that has been growing for quite some time. And the trend is not a good one. In fact, it’s disturbing.
What I’m talking about is the belief that we are entitled to certain things just because we were born. This is not true. We aren’t owed anything.
We have opportunities in the U. S. not everyone has. It’s up to us to take advantage of what’s in front of us. Only a lazy person would accept whatever comes along.
We value what we earn…
I Dare You!
Do you remember being dared to do stupid stuff when you were a kid? And do you remember actually taking the dare, even though you knew it would turn out badly? Stupid pride said we had to do it.
Now I will dare you to do something! I dare you to dream big, even outrageous dreams for your life. Then take a step, even a small one in the direction of your dream. And keep stepping. And no matter how many times you stumble and fall, keep getting back up. No one can keep you down except yourself.
Proficiency
In school and in life, we are graded on how well we perform. School gives us report cards while business gives us annual reviews.
These “grading systems” only tell part of the story. Proficiency in a subject means we comprehend and can apply.
Proficiency can be measured, too. Work to know the ins and outs of the subject matter and watch how your proficiency rises…
Daily Evaluation
Do you take time to evaluate yourself at the end of your day? Ask yourself some questions: was I judgmental today? Was I easy to work with? Was I kind to myself when I made a mistake,
Self-evaluation allows us to see how we are doing. It gives us an opportunity to reflect on our growth as a man or woman. And we can find the areas we want to improve in…
The Crowd
Several years ago my youngest son was going down the wrong path. Many people who knew him simply said, “he’s hanging out with the wrong crowd.” I refuse to accept that as more than an excuse. After all, he had to choose the crowd.
We have control over who we allow into our lives. No one can make us associate with them.
I’m happy to report my son got his life on track and is thriving. I’m proud of him and the inner work he has done. And guess what? His crowd has improved, too!
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