The Power of Determination

So many things in life require significant levels of sacrifice and determination;  it reminds me of the saying that the best things in life don't come cheap.  Achieving ones goals are no different,  and it is the determination to see these processes through that can deal with a number of issues around confidence and self esteem.  

Reaching for goals is an important part of strengthening self-confidence.  It helps shape and update how you define yourself while at the time helping you add to your sense of accomplishment.  You can gain confidence simply by taking action towards your goal even if you don't get result you were looking for.  Keep in mind that success is in the doing and  not necessarily the result.

For a number of us ( I would include myself) exercising or loosing weight would be just such a goal,  and is always near to the top of my list. The act of exercising can be seen as a microcosm for everything you tackle in life.  Participating in exercise,  whether it is a formal class or gym,  using fitness equipment,  participating in a sport or active hobby,  or any physical effort,  involves,  commitment,  effort, perseverance,  and follow-through.

Perseverance means not quiting.  It also is a sign of your strength or will,  and can reflect itself in self esteem. It takes a strong mind to convince your body to hang in there and stick with the task no matter how difficult it seems.  When you persevere in exercising,  you learn to have what it takes mentally to face anything. On the opposite end,  leaving a goal unfinished reflects lack of following through.  It is not enough to do something once or for a short period of time,  the key is to follow-through and build the mental stamina to do so.  Sometimes a goal is short term and once completed you can move on,  but fitness is a life time goal and dealing with confidence issues and low self esteem is no different.

Here are tips and techniques to use to capture the Spirit of determination at that very point when you need it most,  when failure appears to be the only logical option.  Don't let the minds argumentative demand for a quick way out ease your consciousness and convince you that giving up is acceptable (IT IS NOT) quite simply don't give yourself permission to quit.

1.Remember ans Remind
Using the power of visualization with quick deep thought meditation  take a few moments to write down a quick statement incorporating these few points and remember to recite it when you fee you need it.  Think STRENGTH,  Think DETERMINATION. ...

* Remember PURPOSE
* Remember WHY
* Remember REASONS
* Remember RESULTS
* Remember CONSEQUENCES
* Remember REWARDS
* Remember OPNIONS
* Remember faith belief gratitude and WHO YOU ARE!

Feel the awakening on an inner power to drive you far far beyond your limiting beliefs Into a new territory of achievement believe and KNOW your outcome.

2. Escape from FUD (Fear-Uncertianty-Dout)
As soon as you feel FUD approaching,  find a trusting friend or associate quickly and share your concerns,  you will be amazed by how trivial and also so natural self talk and idle imagination can talk you out of the surest course of action if it involves time and the need for patience.

FUD is a natural thinking order when you find something exciting that offers opportunity benefits or reward when likely causes are boredom or static thinking. Staying strong in thought as we in mind is a shield from this habitual instinct that could develop into failure if left untreated or properly addressed.

" Our greatest glory is not in never falling,  but in rising every time we fall" Confucius