Whether it is going to the gym, writing a book, or completing a degree, we all need encouragement. Otherwise what's the point of starting at the first place?
But who is the best person to encourage us in order to meet our objectives? Our own selves.
Does it mean that we have to be a bit selfish to follow our dreams? Of course it does. Selfishness equals confidence. Have you ever seen a confident person who is not selfish?
Maybe we should set 'new years resolutions' twice a year after all. Once in the end of the year and once in the beginning of the Summer. Set yourselves some deadlines, but if you don't meet them, it's not the end of the world. Carry on, keep going, don't stop. There will be good and bad days but the most important is to keep going.
If your diet has reached a plateau, plateaus are wonderful places to run up and down.
If you want to finish writing your book, close your eyes and visualise yourself holding a published copy of this book. Imagine its beautiful cover, your name on the front - and rejoice because IT IS YOU who has written this book. It is YOU who is writing this book now.
Are you trying to complete a degree? Particularly a research project that has consumed your soul in the last years? Keep working and don't stop. Close your eyes. Think of your graduation ceremony. You will really deserve it after all.
Trying to get a job? Set a target. Promise yourself that once a week you will be working to apply for the jobs that appeal to you, to improve and modify your CV. Take a moment and think: IF YOU DON'T ASK, YOU DON'T GET! No job will land on your doorstep if you don't apply for it.
So, what are some of your new year or mid summer resolutions? Best of luck with them!
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