If you never go after the life you truly want you will end up having to settle for a life you don't want. Therefore, it makes sense to continue in the direction of your dreams regardless of any battles you face.
Now, I'm not about to preach that it's at all easy to persevere during a rough chapter, which might present a stumbling block between where you are currently and where you would like to be, but, what I will say is that, it is possible to achieve all of your goals irrespective of the inevitable bumpy road!
REVIEW YOUR LIST
- Are your goals realistic?
- Why do you want to achieve those particular things?
- How will you benefit from each achievement?
- Is your list about you, or someone else?
- When did you decide on this list; what frame of mind were you in?
- If the goals are still relevant, do they need to be reigned in a little?
- What gets you down about the pursuit of this list and why?
- Have you been honest with yourself about your failings and the next steps you need to take?
THINK GOOD, LIVE GOOD
For me personally, the moment, quite literally, that I decided to turn every negative into a positive is the second I began to enjoy my life more. It also does the world of good to not front about any hardship you might be going through. In November I had to ask for a big help from somebody new in my life and albeit incredibly hard and a little embarrassing, real talk, I did it and am so glad that I did because, without their help there would have been a serious glitch in my Matrix! Whilst we have no control over unexpected occurrences, we can always choose how we deal with those hurdles. It will never be easy, I still struggle with applying this from time to time, but, your persistence will pay handsomely!
THANK THEM & MOVE ON
Not everybody who walks into your life is to be offered a permanent seat. It is so true that, despite however many months, or years, a person may be around, they can be gone at any time - be that by their own choosing, or as a result of circumstances - and you would be doing yourself the greatest favour by sending out gratitude into the universe for having had them in your life and for whatever they may have taught you, then moving on with your own. Allowing yourself to be so caught up with emotions that you begin to spend less and less time focused on what's important will never serve you well. You've got to build resilience.
TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT
The same routine, methods, circles, etc., can hold us back. Branch out; go somewhere you haven't been before, connect with new people, learn a skill that will support your goals and don't wait to have somebody by your side before you take those steps. The world has so much to offer you, but, you're not likely to receive these offerings if you stay in the same place, doing the same things, with the same people all the time.
TREAT YOURSELF
Take a break from the grind, now and then, to reward your hard work and progression, or to just breathe! It can be anything from spending time with a friend, to a bit of shopping, as long as it's an actual break from your hustle and doesn't impact negatively on any other area of your life.
So, revise that list and make sure your evaluation is an honest one. The New Year is hot on our heels! Have an abundance of faith in yourself. Try not to seek approval from anybody else and just do your thing. Be motivated by reminding yourself that the alternative to having what you really want is not an option for you; let this push you to stay consistent with your efforts to achieve your goals for 2019. Create a daily schedule for yourself right now and commit to it.
'Tis definitely the season to start being a bit kinder to yourself!
As I always tell you, you've got this!!
