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Everyone needs a little inspiration from time to time.
Whether you're going through a break up, you've just lost your job, or you simply woke up feeling a little...
You're already aware that setting goals is a powerful way to make your dreams a reality. When you set goals, you increase your chances of success because you know where you’re going and what it takes to get there. But when you set out to achieve those goals you’re also bombarded with:
worries and fears
failures/setbacks
lots of unknown variables
struggles with productivity and being more efficient.
.distractions from Facebook, Instagram, etc. (is it time for a social media detox?)
.so much to do!
You think to yourself, “How can I possibly reach my life goal without getting stressed out?!”
Good news, my friend -- YOU CAN! And here's how:
1. Your goal should mean something to you personally and align with your definition of success. Sometimes you may think you want something because it is what society has told you that you should want. But it's not something that will actually make your life happier and healthier.
So, stay true to your own unique purpose. You are more likely to achieve a goal with intrinsic value than one based on external validation.
And you’ll be less stressed while trying to achieve it!
2. Learn the art of surrender. Have you ever wanted something so badly that you tried to control every aspect of it?
(I have)
Obsessing over the details. Relentlessly working on making everything perfect. Trying to account for all the possibilities. I bet it didn't take long for you to get burnt out! That's what happens when you are worried about every little thing! Especially things you can't control. Whenever you set out to reach a goal in life, remember: all you can do is your best. Release what’s out of your control and allow things to unfold naturally.
In other words, pursue your goals in life with focus and determination but don’t become attached to any specific outcome. Because the truth is, you don’t know what outcome is best for you. Sometimes, what seems like a devastating blow actually turns out to be a blessing in disguise. And sometimes, you have to let go of something good to make room for something great. Things have a weird way of working out for the best if you just trust that everything will happen as it should.
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3. Be mindful. Anxiety tends to be a past or future based emotion. You’re either ruminating over how you could have done something differently in the past or catastrophizing about how bad things could possibly go in the future. Allowing that cycle to continue only makes your anxiety worse. Being mindful helps you to reach your goals without getting stressed out by staying focused on the present, not the past or the future. Mindfulness can be practiced while performing any activity – breathing, drinking tea, meditating, coloring, yoga, eating, walking outside, etc.
