Motivational Thoughts

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  Don't fear the challenge--- embrace the growth. Beating the struggle is what makes you better. What do you do when you face a challenge? Do you run from it or welcome it and deal withit, using it to grow stronger. Handle pressure with more discipline each time and take control of it. Show the version of yourself that truly matters, don't hide it. Someone might need to see it. Have you ever thought that someone might be silently falling apart near you and might really need the strength or encouragement that might bring them. Your first step is deciding that it's possible. That you can do it. How do you usually make that decision? What moves you to that conclusion? Write about it in your journal. If you want to, doodle at the bottom of the page. Your worth lives inside you. Achievements and wealth fade away. Your real value is what you carry inside, what you can use to make a difference for yourself, and for others. Have you thought about it? Write about it or dooddle about...
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How Do Your Dreams Connect With Your Goals?

 


How do your dreams connect with your goals?
How do you make both work?
Do you know what is your bigger picture?
I assure you, it is important. 
Express why it is important. Why it matters to focus on the big picture and not drop your goal when you hit the first obstacle or roadblock.
Here are some prompts to encourage you to get you writing!

  • What is your biggest dream, and how does it connect with your goals?
  • Describe in detail a time when you faced an obstacle while pursuing your dream. How did you overcome it? What did you do and could you repeat the same steps if you face another obstacle?
  • What motivates you to keep working towards your goals, even when faced with different challenges?
  • Life sometimes throws surprises your way, what do you do with them? How do you handle them in a positive way?
  • How do you prioritize your goals and dreams? Which ones are most important to you?
  • What steps do you take to ensure that your dreams and goals align with your values and beliefs?
  • How do you stay focused on your bigger picture when faced with distractions or setbacks? How do you stay motivated when you are facing a frustrating roadblock?
  • How do you measure progress toward your goals? What metrics do you use?
  • Are you realistic about your timetables or do you give yourself a generous amount of time to get where you're going and achieve your goal?
  • Describe a time when you had to adjust your goals or dreams. What did you learn from that experience?
  • How do you celebrate your successes along the way to achieving your dreams and goals?
  • How do you align your dreams with your goals?
  • How do you stay motivated when pursuing long-term goals?
  • How do you encourage yourself when everything seems to go wrong?
  • How do you break down big goals into smaller, achievable steps that are less intimidating?
  • Do you use the WOOP strategy to work on turning your dreams into concrete steps that will 
  • get you all the way to the achievement of your goal? WOOP stands for Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan.
  • Use this strategy to identify what you want, what obstacles you might face, and how you can overcome those obstacles to achieve your goals.
  • Keep an account of the milestones achieved to stay encouraged and motivated.



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