Turn Discouragement into Determination
Most everyone has experience a feeling of discouragement in life. Whether it was from trying to become more healthy or advancing in a career or from simply trying to live more happily. We all create visions in our mind of the things we’d like to see happen. It is important to remember that the visions in our mind a merely imaginary. That said when something is still just and imagination in our mind it can be made to fruition but it my be done step by step as a process. In other words we can’t just create things out of thin air. Many of us get frustrated and discouraged during the process which quickly leads to frustration, anger and very often a throwing in of the towel. The great thing is, there is a simple mindset practice that can help anyone turn discouragement into determination. It starts with remembering what I just mentioned. IT IS ALL A PROCESS. Things take time! Keep this thought in mind first and foremost. It goes back to the old saying, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Next, if you are feeling very frustrated and discouraged, ready to give up, it’s time to take action to refocus. Take a step back from what you are working on. This will give you a chance to shift your focus. First, take a beep breath of gratitude. Be grateful that whatever it is you are trying to achieve, be grateful that you are able physically, emotionally, mentally to be working towards something you desires. An attitude of gratitude goes a long way. Lastly, check your motivates and make sure that what you are wanting to achieve is worthy of your energy, time and emotions. If that answer is yes, rest in that feeling for a few moments. By doing these three steps you will find that you are able to return to whatever you doing with a much better attitude. The key is to maintain this mindset if/when a feeling of discouragement starts to come back. Everything in life is a process, take a step back, be grateful and make sure your efforts are worthwhile will turn your discouragement into determination to keep moving forward.