I have so many dreams and ambitions but never actually do any of them..how can I!
Question:
I have so many dreams and ambitions but never actually do any of them..how can I change?
It seems like everytime I make a diligent attempt at completing even one small goal, my life gets turned upside down. I get stressed out and just go back to the old way of doing things. I have SO MUCH ambition and passion in me its very frustrating because people just think I am never going to achieve anything.
Answers:
well, they say the hardest thing is to get out of your own way long enough to actually achieve anything.
A dream is just a goal without a plan. It sounds as though you need a mix of goalsetting and motivational tools to then stay on-track.
It is very hard sometimes to not be distracted by "life" and to learn how to stay focused at all times on the goal you have in front of you.
You will also find that ALL new behaviour will stay strange and unnatural feeling to you for at least 30 days of practice.
Just one of those facts, that you don't assimilate a behaviour or belief about yourself and your vision of a 'new you' for at least 30 days of CONSISTENT behaviour... every time you fall back to your old habits and behaviour, you start all over again from the beginning. And your child-like sub-conscious will do everything it can to tempt you to break your new actions...
Here are some tips to help you get started...
Have you ever started a new project full to the brim with enthusiasm only to have your enthusiasm and motivation wane as the months go by?
When we’re pursuing something of worth in our lives, enthusiasm and motivation are two very important factors. They act as driving forces for us and keep us on course to achieve our goals. So how can we maintain high levels of both? Try these ideas:
1. The most important one: Have at least one person in your life who is like-minded. This means someone who wants to be the best they can be, who has dreams and goals and takes action to make them a reality. I know such people can be hard to find! They don’t have to be following the same course in life as you. My best friend is studying to become a pilot and I enjoy computers and writing, yet because we love what we do, we help each other stay focused and motivated. But where can you find similar people? Try clubs and associations connected with your interests, the workplace, and of course, the Internet. Pick any subject and I guarantee you will find groups and forums for it online. Be proactive – seek out positive people. What they bring into your life – and you theirs – is priceless.
2. Watch inspirational movies. This is going to be down to personal taste, obviously, but here’s a selection of films that inspire me: The Star Wars films, Rocky I & II (the rest are no where near as good!), Shawshank Redemption, Twelve Angry Men, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner, The Count Of Monte Cristo – There’s many more but these are my favourites and never fail to give me a boost. You could also add to this videos and DVDs of your favorite sporting moments – in fact anything that inspires you. Build your collection and watch them when you feel enthusiasm levels dropping.
3. Related to the first tip: read biographies about people you admire. Again, personal taste will dictate who you read about but here’s some people I admire greatly: Martin Luther King, Lance Armstrong, Helen Keller, Sir Winston Churchill, Lord Horatio Nelson, Franklin D and Eleanor Roosevelt, Muhammad Ali to name but a few. The beauty about this is that you read about people who achieved so much with their lives. You are learning about people who “walk the talk” rather than listening to people who haven’t done anything and may well be negative about life. If you want to achieve your dreams it is absolutely vital to stay positive. Reading about people you admire will do for your positive attitude what pizzas do for your waistline, i.e expand it!
4. Have a picture board and fill it with pictures of your goals: Type of house, views of the area where you want to live, car or boat or bike you want, jewelry, clothes – whatever it is you want! This is to give you a visual reminder everyday about the goals you are pursuing and reminds you that what you are working towards is something very worthwhile. It boosts enthusiasm and keeps you focused and on track.
5. Read quotations everyday. I’m a big believer in the use of quotations to inspire and I’m always on the lookout for new ones to add to my list of favourites.
here are two of my quotes books free to download:
365 Daily Success Quotes
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500 Famous Quotes
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“Accomplish Anything you Want in your Life!” comprehensive self help guide for your goal setting to Success
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There is an absolute lifetime of great motivational self improvement resources and free books here
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