Sometimes the motivation and feelings are just not there. At times emotions will go against what you know is needed. Along with the self-discipline mentioned in my previous post, being persistent and moving forward is necessary for growth. This is true for relationships, physical well-being, financial security, emotional strength, spiritual health, and intellectual development.
Do you find yourself with goals and desires to improve that seem unreachable? Sometimes, what is needed, is to just get started. You may find that it is less difficult than imagined. Perhaps, you will make needed adjustments and your objectives change. Maybe it is a big struggle, but once achieved a sense of accomplishment washes over you. Any of these possibilities can only be realized so long as you persist in making progress.
Taking the time on a periodic basis, to acknowledge where you are and set the next goals is a good habit. This will help make you aware of opportunities for growth. If the goals you set are always easy to obtain, the opportunity to gain ground is greatly diminished.
I encourage you to not read something that is not here. It is okay to have some goals that are less of a struggle. Just make sure you also have, “Big Hairy Audacious Goals” (aka BHAG) that force you to stretch beyond what was once thought to be unachievable. If you persist…even with small bits of progress, you may just surprise yourself.
The greatest victories are a result of pushing through the biggest struggles. Give yourself time, tools, and the patience to keep moving…be persistent. Be aware that along the way there will be mistakes. I like to call this, “falling forward”. When you trip and fall…which you will do; get back up, learn the lesson, then keep pursuing that BHAG.
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