A large part of enjoying good vibes has to do with our level of commitment to goals.
By taking action, we can reach that state of positive momentum that anybody who is consistent in their work can attest to.
How can we foster a mindset that empowers us to take this action? Sometimes it’s difficult to maintain positive vibes because of all the uncertainty.
Here are a few ideas regarding the two F-words.
Failure
There are those things that don’t work out.
Maybe genetics wan’t in our favor in order to become the next Michael Jordan.
Maybe our dream to get a Harvard Phd was dashed to pieces because we weren’t wiz kids.
These failures might have been disappointing, but on the bright side, our inability and weaknesses in certain areas can direct us to talents we didn’t know we had – to unknown interests – which can lead us to areas in which we can thrive.
Fear
Those positive futures that we see in our minds eye that make us feel uncertain. The things that we don’t tackle because of fear or procrastination. These are the things we must do.
We can use fear as a compass to help us identify what truly means the most to us.
Keep in mind that going out to achieve a certain objective or goal entails risk, but risk is good for growth.
When we do take action, it can be messy, complex, and things happen that we would never have anticipated.
Let’s acknowledge unpredictability of stepping outside ourselves so we can then harness our will and be ready for these difficult moments.
Resiliency
We all have the power to manage our thinking. That being said, training our minds to be resilient and focused isn’t a walk in the park.
Itβs about being okay with our negative, positive, and neutral thoughts, but learning how to veer our focus to that which is positive, useful, or peaceful (the present moment).
As we train and develop resiliency, our minds will start to guard against negative belief patterns that can so easily unnerve us.
If we get lazy in our focus and let our guard down, negativity comes at us fast and unexpectedly.
But that’s okay because we can heed to the words of Les Brown:
“When life knocks you down, try to land on your back because if you can look up, you can get up.”
That’s what it’s all about. It doesn’t matter where you are, it doesn’t matter what kinds of mistakes you’ve made, It doesn’t matter if you’re down in the dirt .. If you have a vision of hope and foster an attitude of a champ, you’re a winner.
Conclusion
Developing mental strength to negate negative thought focus is going to take exertion.
We all need a ‘Why’, or a reason to fight for our positive future.
What are some whys? How about happiness. Productivity. For the people we love. Passion. And there are much more.
Generate motivation and drive from these whys.
I love this article! Very Inspiring! I like how you talk about putting in work. It takes lots of energy to cultivate new and good ways of thinking, especially for me. I also like that you mention that we need a reason to do what we do. This reason can give us the energy and strength we need to develop a successful mentality and face challenges.
You have a great vision and overall view on life and this sure as heck shows it.
Your page really matches your vision and beliefs. Im also in this kind of niche and I sure learned something from you.
Will take a more in depth look on your site tomorrow cause something sparked within me.
The best of luck to you!
Your “Why” is definitely something that needs to be defined if you want to be successful in life otherwise you’ll be drifting along letting circumstances rule your life.
I love the message you are sending with this post.
Sounds like it would be a good idea to write down your Whys and refer to them on a daily basis
that’s a good idea
Thanks for this inspiring post on self motivation. It is hard to “get up” when you have been knocked down. My philosophy is that things have got to get better and usually they do.
It is very important to believe in yourself and overcome the fear that is stopping us achieve our goals.
I like your philosophy – No matter how bad things get, there’s always another day
I am glad I came across your website. I really learned a lot, and this is the kind of information I can apply to my daily life, that is why it feels so valuable.
I like the reasons you provide to generate willpower: passion, happiness, productivity, and we should always remember this when we are about to quit. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the feedback!
What a great article. I really enjoyed reading it. You are so right that we need to develop a self-motivation and mental strength in order to fight against negative vibes. I never thought about it in that way, that it would be good to ask ourselves the question why should I do that? If our “why” is clear, then the motivation will follow. Really good point, thank you.
This is such and inspirational piece. Just one read of this can surely alter the way a person is feeling. It certainly did for me, I think you have an optimistic outlook that everyone can relate to.
I think this self affirmation is a powerful tool and used wisely can produce the desired results. Sometimes we all need to remind ourselves of this, which is what this post does perfectly.
Thank you!
I am pretty good with self-motivation but could use some work, just like anybody could. I still need work on saying no to the negative thoughts. One of my goals is to develop my mental strength to a level where I can help others out in my life to do the same. Everybody deserves to be happy and to enjoy life day by day.
You are making me sit here and think! I’ve been faced with a fork in the road and I’ve been wondering and wondering what I should do.
You are saying that what we are afraid to do is what we must do! I’m trying to get my head around that… what does that statement mean to me… here… right now? I’m not sure, but I intend to think it through.
Hmm… thinking, thinking…
Nice job.It’s very smooth and easy to read. I don’t lose myself reading the content. Great job. Keep up the good work!
Thanks bro!
What a lovely post.
I dislike the word “work”. I prefer to look at my efforts as a development of my self satisfying skills. Someone once said to me that the secret to personal happiness and success was to work smart not hard.
To me this means finding and doing something that gives personal reward and become skilful in this chosen endeavour.
I hope this makes sense.
Colinj
I like that point of view – not work, skill development
Thanks for putting these things into perspective. I find your article very inspiring and at the same time very grounding. Wishing for things to happen or visualizing things into being is nothing but delusional if your not putting in the work. As they say ” The harder I work, the luckier I get,” work in itself just creates a lot of flow and energy, especially if you have answered your “Why.” Once you got that covered and it is more than just some simple, short-term material gain such as really wanting to solve a problem for others or providing for somebody else but yourself, you’ll move forward no matter what it takes.
thanks man – yeah that’s a great quote! nothing can substitute action
There are a variety of opportunities out there a we should always keep an open mind and never limit ourselves when looking at other opportunities that might be more fitting to our talents
I WILL REACH MY GOALS!
Keep it up man, you got this!
Once we do find our “WHY”, we are unstoppable!
HI there,
As a regular reader of your site, i must say I absolutely loved this article. Fantastic! and thanks for writing such great articles.
I love the quote..when I fell, and had a very serious road accident while on my motorbike I did indeed land on my back..and got back up fighting for 2 years to learn to walk again and finally, after 7 years being able to frame and kiss goodbye to my crutches.
So it’s true..if you look up you can get up!
Thanks for sharing that!
I love the idea of using fear as a compass. Doing something that challenges and expands my comfort zone gives me a great sense of accomplishment – just to say “I did it”. Not “I did it well” or “I did it better than anyone else”. Just “I did it!” is enough.
Awesome article.
Alyssa
Thanks!
We have to be able to keep ourselves in control of our lives. There’s a quote that is to the effect of: “Beware of your thoughts because thoughts become actions. Beware of your actions because actions become who you are.” This even true on a neurological level! Thinking positively can and will alter your brain chemistry over time. Not to mention how important that is for our success being determined by US.
I like that you divide it into that many part. Overall very nice post. It’s very detailed and thorough explained. I am definitely gonna bookmark this and maybe even show it to a few friends π
Thanks for sharing man!
Ever since I embrace online entrepreneurship two years ago, I’ve experienced immense personal development within myself – something I thought I have had enough while I was in college.
I’ve become so laser focused in what I do because my ‘why’ – which is achieving time freedom – is so strong in my heart and mind. Of course there are days that negativity do sets in. I’ll just go get a hot cup of chocolate to ‘release’ some happy hormones and I’ll be back to my motivated self again π
That’s great! keep up the good work
I found so much truth in your words!
The biggest stop for people, I think, Is fear. Myself personally I’ve been in so many situations when I didn’t do something because I was so scared and uncertain although embracing fear most of the times leads to amazing things and positive changes in your life.
agreed!
Mindfulness plays an important role too. You have to be aware of your negative thoughts and the instant they rise you have to put them down.
If fear rises put it down with love.
If negativity rises put it down with gratitude.
Positive affirmations help a great deal too.
People who are experienced in mindful practices are able to put the negative thoughts down before they surface. How amazing!
Great article!
Harry!
Thanks man I totally agree!
The problem with motivation is that just like any other emotion, it comes and goes. There are days where I wake up and just don’t feel like working. But implementing proper habits and just getting your brain to NEED to do it is imperative. It’s like brushing your teeth or washing your hands after using the washroom, you just hard wire it into yourself.
I think motivation is important, but more importantly is discipline which is one of the hardest skills to learn.
In terms of genetics, I agree. I think everyone can become proficient at anything, but certain people will struggle and have a more difficult time completing a task.
Its amazing..i really agree. This called faith. A belief which may be good/bad or a belief which has power to bring everything in your favor.Faith settles all the challenges and brings a positive energy.