You Want This Right Now

Here is the thing. We are all working towards something, right? The pressure of perssistance and being successful can be a hard journey, but what does success mean to you? In addition to that, success changes once we evolve and reach a certain level in our life. It's like we complete the first level for example, the job you always wanted, or renting your own place. Once you are settled in, your wants and needs change, you realize there's more and you want to reach for that...immediately. You find out there's another job opening paying much more than you make now, or you outgrow your apartment and want more space, so you look for the next best thing.

Sometimes we do this without realizing how far we have come. We put ourselves down for not having all the esthetics we see on social media or on television. We compare ourselves to others who have what we want, without realizing the challenges they encounter in order to obtain what you see before your very eyes.

There is nothing wrong with wanting to enhance what you have. It is natural to outlive what you have currently, but how are you treating yourself in the midst of change? Are you encouraging yourself, providing grace and mentally reminding yourself how far you have come? Or are you upset with yourself and making comments like: "why am I like this?" or do you stop working towards the goal because the outcome was not what you wanted? It is easy to think negative thoughts but it's important to challenge those thoughts with positive reinforcement.

So what does that look like? Positive reinforcement can be whatever you do that has a positive impact on your life. This could mean to sit down and talk to a friend or someone who is where you want to be. If you are searching for that job, have someone look at your resume and provide feedback. Understand this, people are not going to come to you, you are going to have to go out there and get what you want. You have to put yourself out there and be consistent. And it's quite hard to go anywhere with a negative view on yourself. We show our emotions, many of us do not have the poker face we think we have!

If you are having a difficult time identifying your accomplishments, create a pros and cons list. Write down all the things you have done in the past 5 years, and if you need assistance reach out to friends or relatives who have watched you on your journey.

This tip is just the start but a good one! What accomplisments have you made in the last five years? What are some of your most proud moments? Share below so otheres can read all the positivity and become encouraged!