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Do You Sabotage Yourself?

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  Do you limit your dreams and expectations because you're afraid of failure? Do you ever sabotage your best efforts out of fear of failure or secret insecurities? Here are 12 journaling prompts to help you explore this topic. Be honest with yourself as you write in response to the prompts you select to write about. "What specific fears do I have that may be holding me back from achieving my goals?" "How do I sabotage my own efforts when I feel unsure of myself or my abilities?" "In what ways do I procrastinate or avoid taking action towards my goals?" "How do I respond to criticism or feedback, and how does that impact my progress?" "How do I compare myself to others and how does that affect my motivation and self-esteem?" "What are some of my limiting beliefs or negative self-talk patterns that hold me back?" "In what ways do I avoid taking risks or stepping out of my comfort zone?" "How do I cope with fai...

What Does Splendid Mean to You?

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  Choose three or four words from the following list of synonyms of 'Splendid" and write a short paragraph, and then journal about the one you like the most. Lavish Bright Lovely Grand Brilliant Dazzling  Elegant Glittering Resplendent Magnificent Gorgeous Superb Impressive Outshining Extraordinary Marvellous Formidable Special Grandiose Exceptional Why did you choose the specific synonym you picked? What does it say to you?

Something That Will Help You

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  Be very gentle with your hopes and dreams and do not destroy them in the midst of the frustrations of daily challenges. "The harder the journey, the greater the reward." "You can't reach your goals without putting in the work." "Effort equals success." "Don't let fear of hard work hold you back from achieving your dreams." "The only way to avoid hard work is to do nothing, and nothing gets you nowhere." "The easy road may get you there faster, but the hard road will take you further." "Success is not handed to you, it's earned through hard work and determination." "The pain of hard work is temporary, but the satisfaction of achievement is forever." "You are capable of more than you realize, don't talk yourself out of it." "Don't wait for opportunities, create them through hard work and perseverance." "The only limit to your success is the amount of hard work yo...

Don't Give Up on a Dream Because it Requires Hard Work!

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  What dream have you been considering giving up on? What are the specific challenges or obstacles that have been making it hard for you to pursue this dream? How have you already tried to overcome these challenges or obstacles in the past? What could you do differently moving forward to overcome these challenges and stay motivated on your path to your dream? How will achieving your dream make you feel, and how will it impact your life and the lives of those around you? 5 encouragement action steps: Write a letter to yourself reminding yourself of the importance of perseverance in achieving your dreams. Write a story about someone who faced numerous challenges while pursuing their dream, but ultimately succeeded because they refused to give up. Write a poem about the power of hard work and determination in achieving one's goals. Create a list of affirmations to remind yourself to keep going when pursuing your dream becomes difficult. Write a letter of encouragement to someone you k...

Don't Be a Quitter—Motivational Writing Prompts

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1- Write about a time in your life when you faced a challenge and overcame it. What did you learn from that experience? 2- Write about your long-term goals and how overcoming your fears and insecurities can help you achieve them. 3- Write about the people in your life who have supported and encouraged you during difficult times. How have they made a positive impact on your life? 4- Write about the small steps you can take to build confidence and overcome your fears. 5- Write about the benefits of taking risks and stepping outside of your comfort zone. 6- Write about the skills and strengths you have that make you well-equipped to handle challenges. 7- Write about the positive changes you hope to make in your career and how facing your fears can help you make those changes. 8- Write about the potential consequences of not facing your fears and how they could hold you back in your career. 9- Write about the personal growth and development you can gain from tackling difficult challenges. ...

Open Doors...

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What doors do you wish would open for you? How persevering are you when you have a goal? How hard are you willing to work for it? How long are you willing to wait till you reach your goal? How many difficulties are you willing to deal with? Journal about it. Here are some suggestions about opening professional doors as a writer; 1. Keep a positive attitude--believe in your ability to open doors and achieve your goals. 2. Stay focused and organized--know what you want and go after it. 3. Set aside time each day to work on your writing goals. 4. Get involved in your local writing community. 5. Attend writers' conferences and workshops. 6. Join a writers' group. 7. Read books on the business of writing. 8. Query editors and agents. 9. Keep a blog and an active social media presence. 10. Keep writing, revising, and submitting your work.  Stay focused.