5 important things to do when you feel like giving up.
We’ve all experienced a time where we wanted to give up and just throw in the towel. We have all also experienced deep regret for giving up. This is because we are cognizant of what we are capable of achieving, but feel guilty for not remaining motivated enough to achieve the goal we had in mind.
Don’t worry, it’s normal to feel this way.
However, results are not achieved overnight. It takes time and patience to get what you want in life. That’s why it’s super important to have certain skills to help you not give up on yourself. You’re worth more than that.
Below we have listed six things you should do when you feel like giving up.
Never forget about the 'why'.
When you feel like giving up in whatever goal you have in mind, never forget about the ‘why’. Why did you want to accomplish this specific goal? Ask yourself that simple question, and candidly answer it. Reminding yourself of why you want to achieve a certain goal, whether it’s big or small, will definitely help you not give up.
Set realistic goals.
Yes, it’s super important to dream big. However, you also need to remain realistic with your goals. Everyone’s circumstances are different, and you can’t compare your life to other people’s accolades. Therefore, by remaining realistic with yourself, you can set goals that are more achievable. Even if they are small accolades, you will feel so much more accomplished and motivated as opposed to feeling defeated.
Start small, then work your way up to larger goals.
Take time for yourself.
Never underestimate burnout. It’s real. Burnout can make you feel extremely unmotivated, and ultimately, make you give up on your goals. Therefore, it’s extremely imperative that you take time for yourself. We are all human, and we need time to recharge. If you feel like you’re burnt out, try activities that can leave your spirit feeling calm and relaxed. Activities like meditating, exercising and reading can help you recuperate.
Visualize the end.
Visualizing is a very underrated skill that most people don’t use. When you visualize your end goal, you will feel motivated to keep moving forward. Picture yourself at the end of the finish line, feeling fulfilled and accomplished, and how good that makes you feel. Once you tap into this emotion, you will feel inspired to not give up.
Learn to appreciate the struggle.
Unfortunately, all good things in life do not come easy. However, learning to appreciate the struggle can definitely help you not give up on your goals. This is because once you accomplish your end goal, you will feel euphoric for overcoming the odds and conquering various obstacles.
Surround yourself with motivational affirmations.
Sometimes you need to see certain things to help push you to become the best version of yourself. By placing simple motivational quotes in your agenda, phone, notebook or even your wall, you will remind yourself to keep working hard for your goals. Constantly reminding yourself that you can do anything you put your mind to will definitely help you not give up.
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