We’ve all had that moment where we stop and think, “How did I get here? What went wrong? Why am I putting in so much effort and getting nowhere? Is it me? Am I cursed?”
Whether it’s your career, relationships, or health, sometimes you can work really hard and still not find the success you want. That can be a huge hit to your ego. Are you ready to start making things happen?
Sometimes, our lack of success is due to our own poor choices. For example, skipping breakfast might lead to raiding the office vending machine for a snack. Do that enough times and suddenly you’re looking in the mirror wondering, “What happened?” Your weight catches up with your busy life, your stress catches up with your career, and it can all lead to an emotional breakdown or worse.
Sometimes, we all need a good cry. Life can be tough, but you can turn things around. When you’re ready to give up, consider these three methods to help you get closer to your goals.
One mindset that can keep you stuck is the “hope mentality.” This is where you just “hope” things will improve. But how will anything get better if you don’t change anything? Hoping without taking action is pointless.
To create change, you must act. Hope is nice, but it won’t make changes happen in your life. You can’t “hope” your way to change; you must change to see change.
When things seem bad, you have to keep pushing and making positive changes. Remember, you won’t get where you’re going if you don’t get up and start moving. If you want to change your direction, you need to start by taking action.
Don’t give up when you’re down. Don’t stop trying to reach your weight loss goals. Don’t give in when things look tough. Have a cry if you need to, but then get up, get angry, and move forward. Even the smallest steps are better than doing nothing.
Sometimes, when everything seems against you and your changes aren’t getting you anywhere, it might be time for a bigger shake-up. You might need help, guidance, or even a push.
This could mean hiring a personal trainer, seeing a psychiatrist to deal with negative thoughts, or finding a program better suited to your schedule and capabilities. Sometimes a big change can help shake up your mental scenery and motivate you to succeed.
Whatever it is, you might need a big change to get re-motivated and re-focused.
In the end, you need to get your mind right and start making changes happen. Without a healthy mental mindset, you can’t be completely healthy on the outside. When things seem bad and everything is against you, remember to get up and take action. Keep moving forward because a fast-walking person is hard to beat.
