We have all set out to crush a goal only to be met by tall barriers which keep the white tape just out of reach. The pivotal point in this situation can be as little as a shove from a friend or a set back like getting ill. Next time you find yourself in a rut, try these techniques to help you push through to the other side:
- Anticipate set backs
Recognize that there will be times that you will want to quit. Enlist a friend to keep you on track and motivated for these times. Have them remind you of what your goal means to you. Hearing it from an outside source is sometimes just what we need to overrule the 'just quit' thoughts that creep up on us from time to time. - Have control issues
Our internal dialogue turns negative when we feel as though we have lost control over the situation. For example, "I'm not flexible" leads us to believe that we will never be able to do anything which requires any amount of flexibility, no matter how much effort put forth. How can you count yourself out before you have even tried!?
Next time you are experiencing mid-goal butterflies, counter your negative thoughts with positive ones. Example: "I am so tired today, I am not sure if I can run." turns into "I need a healthy snack to re-energize for my evening run." - Reminisce
Why did you set off to conquer this ambition to begin with? Reminiscing about the underlying reason for why you set off on your journey can help to bring you back to why it is important for you to see it through to the end.
Find three reasons for accomplishing your goal and turn them into affirmative statements that you can revert to whenever these situations come up again. Example: "The training required to run a marathon helps me to lay the foundation for lifelong fitness."
What do you struggle with when trying to accomplish a goal? How are your current goals going??
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I tend to do the reminisce thing. It's a double edge sword, though. It can motivate me to keep going, or it can make me feel like I'm worthless for not having achieved it already.
My goals are going alright, but this cold is making things a lot harder. It's all good though.
for me I THINK it is time.
I SAY it is time.
is it really something else?
you have me needing to (find some quiet. hide in my new clean closet and) ponder.
Wonderful advice Rupal. As I got a little older I was able to put aside the negative stuff that was preventing completing a goal and learn to understand the bigger picture of why I wanted something in the first place.
By the way, I'm having problems with your comment section as it doesn't allow me access while at work. I do read your posts, but have problems leaving a comment.
The struggles never end! Sometimes we are in the "rocking chair" between struggles. That's a nice place, but don't get too complacent. Lesions to learn and apply :-)
I'm working on conquering my "lizard fears", as Martha Beck calls them. Getting beyond the instinctive 'oh, no! I can't!' voice. It's a tough wall to climb, but fun and invigorating at the same time. Nice how that always seems to work out that way. :)
I tend not to have the mental blocks, so much as always injuring myself. Don't ask me how or why... because I haven't a clue but when i really get into training and start pushing... harder and harder and harder and then... I'm out of the game for a month, or 6 months.... blah.
But while I'm out I make sure to remind myself all the time of how I'm going to get back on the horse as soon as I'm better. It keeps me motivated.
Changing our attitudes and goals can help us to make it through! Little tweaks are really useful.
- Sagan
FLG-- hope you feel better soon dude!
Miz-- sometimes that's what we ALL need!!
TOm-- hmm, i need to look into that, thanks for the heads up!
Dr j-- for sure!
Cammy-- that's so great! It's a fab feeling on the other side huh!?
Rayna-- oh no, glad to hear you stay motivated though!
Sagan-- for sure!
~rupal
Right now I'm working my way back from the stupid shoulder strain I did a few weeks back. There's one exercise lagging and I think now I have a mental block regarding it - I'm anticipating pain, I think I'm too weak to do it. I keep trying. Today I tried to think more positively. It worked for one exercise, but not this other. Patience is my main problem. LOL
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