Everyone has the same goal of becoming successful in life but everyone ends up with a unique story to tell. Each human is blessed with unique and exceptional potentials. Some succeed to utilize this potential better than others and some are unaware of these potentials for different reasons. But the reality is that irrespective of our background,sex,race or views, we all need some form of inspiration. That source of energy needed to propel us to another level better than the previous. Some continue to search for this source of inspiration whereas others give up searching along the way.
Life consists of continuously searching for solutions to challenges. As humans we are continuously faced with situations in life in which we either look for ways to facilitate or come out completely from them. Fortunately, we are often surrounded by stories that consistently inform us that no challenge is big enough to be overcome. Stories that makes us question the existence of the word ”impossible”. But are these stories enough for us to kick-start any journey of moving forward? The solution always begin with us. We continue to remain the author of our stories and consequently need to explore these potentials. Some of which are known and unknown to us.
Below are outlined factors that proves we remain our main source of inspiration;
1. State of mind.
We will still need a particular state of mind which will enable us achieve our goals.A positive mindset is a proper way to begin with.The absence of positivity is the first obstacle imposed on one’s own self. Positivity involves always considering possibilities of overcoming whatever challenges you face rather than getting defeated by the nature of the challenge. It involves accepting to learn from mistakes and believing that things always get better as long as you continue to live. Even when something goes against us, we at least try to get something positive from it. Without a positive mindset, it can get more challenging to move forward.
2. Decision-making.
Decision-making is an integral part of our daily lives. At some point in life, we begin making decisions based on our individual judgement which have considerable impact in our lives. Sometimes we judge well and sometimes we don’t. At the end of the day, we are left with questioning ourselves on what we could have done better what we shouldn’t have done at all. Another important factor that helps guide our judgement is those we surround ourselves with. Always making sure we be around the right people and ensuring their contributions help facilitate your decisions.
3. Determination.
Despite having a lot to learn from others as well as being inspired, we will still need to be determined. A common question of concern is how can one be determined without something to be determined about? Determination involves that continuous search for solutions despite the storms of life. A never giving-up attitude or complaints and excuses to either justify failure.The continuous willingness to find out solutions creates a pathway to further unlock one’s potentials, sometimes traits they never imagined they had in them. Additionally, determination may also help in finding new ideas which can be very beneficial to us in a long-term. This is one reason people find themselves happily doing what they never thought as an option earlier in their lives.
4. Focus.
We always need some level of concentration whenever we are dedicated in trying to achieve our goals. However, we usually get distracted or discouraged while moving forward. Distractions and discouragement are part of the challenges we wish to overcome. Therefore , our commitment to overcome these obstacles will depend on how easy or not we allow these distractions affect our drive.
5. Time factor.
Time plays a huge role in how we try to achieve our goals. Most often we get very impatient as we try to attain our objectives or even give up along the way. This is due to the fact that our best case scenario is when we time works according to own designated schedule. Sometimes we do question our effort especially when things work as expected from others and not us. This makes it more challenging as we figure out the differences between impatience, laziness and sometimes what we call bad luck. therefore, it is very imperative we manage and respect time ( patient ) especially when we continue to believe our efforts are worth producing results.
Life itself is all about learning. We learn from others as well as from personal experience. We have different realities and thus things work out differently for everyone. We do rise and fall, but what is more important is what we do when we fall. The bottom line is there are no identical stories, everyone has something unique to narrate about.
I’ve learned that I must write my goals out and I try to put at least one really hard to achieve a goal on that list. Something to really work for.
Hello Tammy!!Thanks for reaching by. Yes you are right, you need to set goals. Only make sure you are determined and patient. A continuous push to achieve your goals will create an opportunity for you to unlock your hidden potentials. Then you will realise you are very capable of attaining your goals. Even if you find it difficult to find something as a goal, always have the desire to keep on trying and you will find something which can be very beneficial to you. Always make sure you never feel defeated at any point in time and be positive that things can always work out.
Thanks once more Tammy and I’m looking forward to hearing from you again and I am always available for any advice you need.
Just like Tammy, I write my goals out too. Everything from daily goals, weekly goals, yearly goals, etc. having them written out gives me a drive to want to check it off my list.
Hello Amanda!! Thanks for reaching. Yes of course, it’s always important to set goals and work for it. It’s not just setting goals but what’s more important is what we do about them. As earlier mentioned, just keep on trying and be very dedicated on your goals. I assure you, you’ll discover something more special about you which you never thought of earlier. Also,determination,patience and a positive mindset can make you discover other things which you could excel in, something which wasn’t even part of your goals in the first place.Try to make fewer goals and stay focus on them. So many goals could be distracting sometimes.
Thanks once more Amanda and looking forward to getting from you again. I’m always available whenever you need my support and advice.
Kind regards.
Brian
http://www.myserenemind.com
Distractions and focus seem to get me so many times when I have a goal set. It’s hard to do things as a mom when you have people relying on you all the time.
Hello Julie!! I perfectly understand what you mean. Well at some point you will need to do some sacrifices, either by trying to adjust your schedule or the way you operate with them. Doing it in such a way everyone has to understand and deal with the way you intend to operate in order to achieve your goals. One way you could really avoid distractions of such nature is by trying to make it possible they start operating according to your terms. I use try because I know it could be challenging but you need to because the people relying on you may never understand why you so badly need to achieve your goals and the only way they can better understand is by you doing some adjustment.
Thanks once more and I hope this reply can be helpful.
I think you’re correct about having the right mindset. It’s easy to get sucked into the black hole of daily living. I’ve never really written down goals because it feels too much like New Year’s resolutions when I think about so I feel like I would be setting myself up to fail. After reading this though, I can see where it might be beneficial.
Hello Kristi. Yes you are right. Sometimes goals can be extremely challenging to achieve or may never be achieved at all. It’s all about having the right(positive) mindset, never always considering non achieved goals as a failure but taking something positive at least from your effort. To continuously be determined and believing there is always a possiblity that things can can better. With this mindset you can either find something more about you in the process which you never knew about as well as something you can really excel in, in the form of goals. You can agree with me that, not everything people excel in are definitely what they ever had as goals. Sometimes just the right mindset and the continuous never-giving up attitute enable them later discover something they just believed and excelled in.
Thanks once more Kristi and I hope that was helpful. Looking forward to getting more from you later.
Great article, I can completely relate to all of this. I often find decision making hard and often wonder how I manage to make them most of the time! but I was actually thinking about that very thing today and I think the correct mindset, helps me make effective decisions as well as the people I surround myself with.
Hello Sheleen!! Thanks for commenting, I really do appreciate. Just like you mentioned, the right mindset as well as the right people you surround yourself with can help make decision-making less challenging. Always make sure you surround yourself with the right people, it’s very important especially when it involves you trying to achieve your goals.
This will help me a lot to monitor my progress to achieve my goals. I think positive at all times in every decision. Making excellent decisions in a correct place and time is difficult to do. I am so glad I will now have my check list.
Hello Albert!! Thanks for commenting on the post. I’m happy it’s helpful to you and of course you are correct,be positive at all times. Surround yourself with the right people, few if possible. This will help make decision-making less challenging.
Thanks for the reminder. Many people go about setting their goals the wrong way and then struggle to achieve them. I go away to a retreat once a year to set my goals for the year ahead and work out a system to make sure I stay on track. Accountability is what works best for me. It is not easy every day but I am happy to report that so far I am doing good progress 🙂
Hello Emilie!! Thanks for reaching. That’s correct. Just make sure you continue to stay focus on what works for you. It’s never easy but it is part of the process. Try not to allow distractions take you off track.
Like your tips about inspiration. I will try to make it work..
Hello Nefeli!! Thanks a lot for the comment. I hope it does work. Just stay focus on your goals and be positive at all times.
Great points! Having goals written, rereading the daily, always having strong “why” helps a lot in moving towards your goals.
Hello Elizevent!! Thanks a lot for commenting, I really do appreciate. You are definitely correct about that. What’s essential is that you stick to your goals with a very positive mindset and be very determined about achieving those goals.
At the end of the day, we’re the ones who decide what’s inspiring or what’s not inspiring. It’s really all about us and the kind of mindset that we have. I think this is a good reminder for all of us to believe more in ourselves and what we can do.
Hello AnnMarie!! Thanks for reaching. You stated that perfectly. It’s entirely on us to start the process beginning with the appropriate mindset. No one else but us.
True, There are lot of things that take us away from our good mood.. Best way is to stay motivated, write your goals, read it when life seems tough. And state of mind, if you change the way you think, you can change your world. Be positive!
Hello Vian!! Thanks a lot for commenting. Challenges are part of the process and a test to see how determined we really are. It all starts by having a positive mindset and never give up no matter what. Just like you said, ”just stay motivated”.
These are some great tips about inspiration. Many people go about setting their goals the wrong way and then struggle to achieve them.
Hello Emma!! Thank you so much for the comment. You are right. Sometimes they set these goals without a proper mindset and also based on other different factors which make it more and more challenging to achieve.
Writing my goals helps me to be focus, and I do my best to get to that goals, one step at a time. And also having patience is very helpful.
Hello Blair!! Thank you for commenting on the post, I really appreciate. Yes, that’s correct. Only make sure you don’t allow distractions take you off track and be patient as well.
I can relate to this so much. I always use to look at other successful people and think, why them and not me! The reality is, I just had to put myself in the right state of mind, and create my own success story.
Hi Chris!!Good to see you commenting. The reality is that those you see successful are stories to let you know it is very posible to pursue dreams and accomplish them. It’s not that you have to follow exactly all the steps they took to become like them. Rather you need to learn from them and understand it is very possible to chase and accomplish your goals. But at the same time, most of the effort comes from you. Only have the right state of mind and be focus.
Personally, I find that as long as I continue to listen to that inner voice that’s always talking, I find inspiration to continue moving forward. I do take small breaks now again, but eventually, I keep on moving.
Hello Damond!! Thanks a lot for reaching. That’s a good one. That is all what counts. As long as you continue to stay motivated and focus.
Great post! I really struggle with decision making, its something I’ve always been terrible at,. I think focusing on goals and being positive is so important!
Hello Laura!! Thanks a lot for the comment. Making decisions can be sometimes challenging, but I usually believe you need to surround yourself with the right people(I recommend few),who can really help and give you the support you need to accomplish your goal. And you also need to believe in yourself. Stay positive and just focus.
I love reading inspiring articles like this. Sometimes people already know what to do. We know in our hearts and minds we know how to be a better person. But inspite of that, for whatever reason we still don’t do it. We need to hear it from someone else. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Hi KC!!Love your comment. You are definitely correct. Sometimes we lack the drive and it can only come from us.We just need to start by having a proper mindset and limit ourselves from distractions. Just be motiated and stay focus. It’s never easy but we instead lose a lot not trying to be pushful.
These are great key points in staying inspired. Thanks for sharing.
Hello Suzanne!!. Thanks a lot for the comments, I really do appreciate.
Your suggestions are great. I have learned to write my goal down and I read them often and this has helped me a lot. Staying focused as you have stated is very important. We must keep our eyes on the prize.
Hello Sela!!. Thanks a lot for reaching. As you stated clearly, it’s all about staying focused and limit distractions.
Inspiration for me sometimes takes a great amount of focus! But most of the time I am just feeling inspired, and its just dulled down by another feeling such as sleepiness or excitement. This is a very nice post, I hope more can read it.
Hello Michelle!! Thanks a lot for your comment.That’s exactly what happens in most cases. It doesn’t just happen to you but many. But it still remains for us to make a step because no one will for us. Just try to get the proper mindset and make sure you surround yourself with the right people. You could read an article on some signs to know it’s time to end a friendship via http://www.myserenemind.com/confident/6-signs-know-time-end-friendship/. I continue to insist on those we surround ourselves with because it contributes a lot in how we make decisions.
Thanks once more and looking forward to getting more from you.
The way you think about something really can help you meet your goals. A negative mindset never helps much, except fueling gossip which certainly doesn’t help you get to your solution. And determination? Yeah, I’ve seen that whip the unthinkable time and time again. 🙂
Hello Rosey!!Thanks a lot for commenting. You are exactly correct. A negative mindset attracts more distraction thus having a devastating effect on our level of determination. It also enhances discouragement. A positive mindset is what is most appropriate for us moving forward.
You are absolutely correct. Having the right mindset definitely plays a huge part in you inspiring yourself
Hello Dee!! Thanks so much for commenting, I really do appreciate.
You are absolutely right. It is all about the mindset. Finding inspiration does depend on many things and even though others might help, it is still often down to you! xx corinne
Hello Corinne!! Thanks a lot for commenting. You are right, we could feel inspired but it is left for us to make a move. This begins with a proper mindset.
I am such a list maker of what I want to achieve and when I want to achieve it by. I find that having it in front of me helps me to focus on it.
Hello Bobbi!! Thanks a lot for reaching. All what matters is for you to continue to focus on what you need to achieve.