Greetings!
The subject of hope is one that we've heard so much about. Although it looks and sounds simple, it's heavy like a rock when it's not working as it ought to. Many times I've found myself very down, with no hope of achieving a set goal when its expiry time is knocking at the door. This happens to me often, and whenever I get to that stage, what quickly comes to my mind is a reflection on how I succeeded in my past challenges. Yes, that's it—because I did it before, I can still do it again.
The thought that "I can still do it" always keeps me going and hopeful to smash any goal, to jump any hurdle in my way, to receive whatever I'm working for or expecting to receive. The following are what I usually do when I'm at that stage:
Confess positivity:
I grew up with the belief that what I say to myself comes to pass, and my body system dwells on such thoughts. So I make sure I say positive things to myself. Although negative, doubtful feelings will come and counter it, I don't give in to such. I allow my assuring words to circulate in my heart more as I say them out. With the way those words fill my heart, my heart settles with them more, and as I go about my task, these words ring in my heart and keep it ever lively.
I see obstacles as opportunities to grow:
I don't think there's anyone on earth who made it in life without facing challenges or troubles. Life itself can't be defined completely without mentioning the difficulties it brings. So I often see any challenges on my way as part of life, and they're what I need to overcome to progress in life, just like students can't move on to the next class without passing through examinations. Since other people have passed through challenges and succeeded, becoming more refined and successful, I see those challenges as a way to hit and become successful too. This keeps my hope alive; it tells me that I'm not going to break down. It assures me that there's light at the end of the tunnel, but I need to pass through the dark first. That journey is what will restructure me to be able to carry the massive breakthrough on the way.
One step at a time:
This helps me a lot to keep my mind alive. Instead of thinking about the heavy, troublesome tasks lined up, I tend to break them down by taking one step at a time. Life is full of problems, and they won't finish, so why should I be bothered by the battles to be fought 20 years from now and suffer my hope? No, I prefer to tackle the present situation with all focus and progress to the next one. By doing so, my heart gets elevated knowing that I'm making progress.
Thanks for reading.
This is my entry to Day 11 of #julyinleo prompt
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