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Like looking at these mountains, tasks can seem daunting before we even start. Just looking at the different mountains in our lives makes us second guess whether or not we want to even make an attempt. Getting to the top or getting great results sounds amazing at first, but putting the work in to get there just doesn’t always sound appealing. If this sounds familiar, then maybe it’s time to change your perspective on things.
Here are 3 ways to get better results in your life starting today:
1. Know that being uncomfortable is coming.
The number one reason that we stop doing something is that we don’t like being uncomfortable. Think about going to the gym. Most people stop going after a short period of time because you have to put work in to not only get to the gym and fit it in your schedule, but to also work out. But, in the end, it ends up making you feel better. In fact, being uncomfortable is a natural response to almost anything worth doing in life. There are many things that will keep you up late at night, get you up early in the morning and keep you constantly busy throughout the day, but that’s just part of it. Devote yourself to pushing through the obstacles and coming out a better person on the other side of them.
Stop being afraid of the journey. Embrace it.
2. Discipline yourself to persevere.
You have to learn to persevere through tough times to see better results. It is easy to pick up something, do it for a minute and stop. It is difficult to do something and keep doing it, even when adversity comes. If you aren’t persevering, I would challenge you to reevaluate the dreams that you are pursuing. It might not be your dream… It could be someone else’s. It could also be that you need to fall back in love the dream and the pursuit of it. Take the time to really think about why you are chasing your dreams and the WHY behind them.
Yes, perseverance is a discipline.
3. Believe in yourself.
Think positive thoughts more often. Cut out the self-doubt. Have more confidence. Get better results. You have the capabilities and the knowledge to succeed. Sometimes you just need to believe that you can actually do it. The other part of this is to surround yourself with other people who believe you can do it. If people are always putting you down, it easier to start doubting yourself. Guard your thoughts and start believing in yourself.
The moment you believe that you can achieve your dreams is the moment you can begin moving forward.
The sky is the limit for you once you mentally prepare yourself, persevere through the tough times and begin believing that you can do what you put your mind to and put work into.
Which step do you need to begin working on most to get better results in your life? You can leave your comment below.
This is a great post. The comment “Sometimes you just need to believe that you can actually do it” is so true. It sounds like such a simple thing to do. “Just believe”. The issue we have is that many of us have been told “we can’t” for so long that we just don’t believe we can any more. The truth is we can. We just have to believe (inside of ourselves) that we can.
Thanks for reading, Charles. Glad something resonated with you in this post. I believe it is a discipline that all of us need to take more time to focus on.
This is a great post. The comment “Sometimes you just need to believe that you can actually do it” is so true. It sounds like such a simple thing to do. “Just believe”. The issue we have is that many of us have been told “we can’t” for so long that we just don’t believe we can any more. The truth is we can. We just have to believe (inside of ourselves) that we can.
Thanks for reading, Charles. Glad something resonated with you in this post. I believe it is a discipline that all of us need to take more time to focus on.
Excellent post, Adam! This comes at a very timely point in my life. I think each one of the points are things I need to apply more. Thanks!
Awesome. Glad it helped. Thanks for commenting.
Excellent post, Adam! This comes at a very timely point in my life. I think each one of the points are things I need to apply more. Thanks!
Awesome. Glad it helped. Thanks for commenting.
Fantastic advice Adam! Discipline yourself to persevere may be the toughest one up there. But it is the only way to get over the humps.
Thanks for the list. We can all use a swift kick in the derrière now and then as a reminder to keep going!
Absolutely Darrell. Its a tough one. And thank you!
Fantastic advice Adam! Discipline yourself to persevere may be the toughest one up there. But it is the only way to get over the humps.
Thanks for the list. We can all use a swift kick in the derrière now and then as a reminder to keep going!
Absolutely Darrell. Its a tough one. And thank you!
It really is a journey and I’m learning to love it!
At the moment I’m working on perseverance. I’ve asked God to help me evaluate the “why” of my dream- to make sure it wasn’t selfish but God focused- and the “why” does bring Him glory, now I just have to trust Him and persevere.
Great post, thanks for reading my blog tcavey.blogspot.com
Have a great weekend.
Absolutely. That’s a good reminder on something we all need to be careful about. Thanks for commenting and reading my blog as well and have a great weekend, too.
It really is a journey and I’m learning to love it!
At the moment I’m working on perseverance. I’ve asked God to help me evaluate the “why” of my dream- to make sure it wasn’t selfish but God focused- and the “why” does bring Him glory, now I just have to trust Him and persevere.
Great post, thanks for reading my blog tcavey.blogspot.com
Have a great weekend.
Absolutely. That’s a good reminder on something we all need to be careful about. Thanks for commenting and reading my blog as well and have a great weekend, too.
Hi Adam,
Wonderful post, indeed.
I could really resonate with what you wrote about guarding our thoughts. I like to look at our minds as homes and thoughts as guests. It’s important to ensure we don’t allow negative thoughts to come into our minds (homes) and create havoc.
Thank you.
Absolutely! Great way to look at it. Thanks for checking out the blog, Hiten.
Hi Adam,
Wonderful post, indeed.
I could really resonate with what you wrote about guarding our thoughts. I like to look at our minds as homes and thoughts as guests. It’s important to ensure we don’t allow negative thoughts to come into our minds (homes) and create havoc.
Thank you.
Absolutely! Great way to look at it. Thanks for checking out the blog, Hiten.
I need to work on persevering. I’m really good at exercising in the morning for a week or so, but once it gets tough I give up. There is always a reason NOT to. Great post!
Thanks! I know what you mean, Tom. It’s just getting in that routine that is difficult. Creating the habit is the battle.
I need to work on persevering. I’m really good at exercising in the morning for a week or so, but once it gets tough I give up. There is always a reason NOT to. Great post!
Thanks! I know what you mean, Tom. It’s just getting in that routine that is difficult. Creating the habit is the battle.
Great post Adam! Perseverance is key to accomplishing anything of value. Knowing our time for success is just around the corner is important to keep in mind.
Thanks Dan! Absolutely. It’s a great mindset to have.
Great post Adam! Perseverance is key to accomplishing anything of value. Knowing our time for success is just around the corner is important to keep in mind.
Thanks Dan! Absolutely. It’s a great mindset to have.
Great message Adam. Like Dan said nothing of value is accomplished without perseverance. It is key to any achievement. Your 3 tips are awesome to help people keep going.
Sue
Thanks for reading Sue!
Great message Adam. Like Dan said nothing of value is accomplished without perseverance. It is key to any achievement. Your 3 tips are awesome to help people keep going.
Sue
Thanks for reading Sue!