Don’t Give Up
It’s a frequently repeated mantra in so many motivational videos but the familiar message still deserves a special place in our lives. And why is that? We know that the real reason for quitting can always be distilled to a particular feeling, an emotional response that tells us that we’ve had enough and that we can’t go on. In other words, quitting is rarely a physical reaction to our circumstances. We usually stop long before we run out of fuel. Professional athletes will confirm that most of think we’ve reached the limits of our endurance when we’ve only hit the 40% mark of our potential. The fact is that we’re more sensitive to psychological discomfort than to physical distress. And that’s why we give up before we’ve reached the limits of our endurance.
It’s strange that we’re more likely to quit because our minds tell us to stop when we’re capable of so much more. History teaches us that success in so many areas of human endeavour goes to the ones who’ve cultivated mental resilience. We know in our hearts that fortune favours the one who’ve learned to ignore the temporary obstacles of their emotional stress and choose to keep going in pursuit of their goals and dreams. In short, don’t give up. If your dreams were exciting enough to motivate you to start your journey towards realising your goals, keep a clear vision in your mind of what you’re working to achieve. Remember your goal. Imagine how your life will be when you bring everything to fruition. Live into the realisation of your dream. In moments of doubt, when the temptation to quit surfaces and threatens to sabotage your efforts, see yourself celebrating your future success. Taste the fruits of victory in your imagination. Use your emotional power to reinforce your determination to succeed.
So many perfectly-laid plans are cast aside because we lose the will to keep going. The fear of failure or the temporary weight of frustration dim the light of our enthusiasm and fabricate excuses to quit. Ask your friends or family to hold you accountable. Tell them that one day you’ll face the temptation to give up and that they have to be absolutely resolute in refusing to accept your excuses. Ask them to remind you in the strongest possible terms that they believe in you and that they won’t be part of your decision to quit. We’re socially-dependent creatures and the group dynamic of our trusted entourage can help us to renew our determination when we face our personal doubts and insecurities. Take a deep breath. Keep going. Tell yourself loudly and clearly that you’re going to succeed. Turn your moment of weakness into a renewed affirmation of your absolute commitment to make your dreams come true.
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