Focus
You could think of your thoughts as keys to achieving the
intentions you have. Take time to consider your intentions. Focus a large
portion of your thoughts on the subject of your intent. The more familiar you
are with the territory, the better will the outcome of your efforts be. The
clearer you are, the more likely it is that you’ll stay on track. By rethinking
your intentions, you will be able to purify and improve upon it - add onto it
with the benefit of new experience you gain each day. This focus is about now, now
is the continuum between thoughts and results. The moment you step up to the dream, is the
moment the dream is getting real.
Talk
Say what you want to do, to be, to have... What you say can have a way of motivating
you. It plants the seeds of your intent in you and those who listen to you. Talking
to someone also serves as a sound board, making you aware of your valuable,
insightful thoughts – some of which you never knew existed. Or those thoughts
may have been created during a conversation. Notice whether the way you talk is
constructive, this helps you to notice whether your thoughts are constructive.
Learn
Find a variety of your favourite avenues for learning. Gain
all the necessary skills and knowledge needed to succeed. While you learn and practice, spur yourself on
with a double dose of belief that you can do it, and you will push through
those valleys and plateaus to reach the top. You can keep your energy levels
high by incorporating something fun and by assuring yourself that you are doing
well, and bring back thoughts about your intent. Incorporate your whole being
into the learning and make sure that you stretch yourself but do it gently, a
bit further every day.
Grow
Developing confidence means that what you are learning and
doing becomes your second nature. It feels natural and real – your hard work
pays off in the form of a set of hardcore skills and the ability to apply your knowledge
well. Begin with the easy stuff and gradually
move towards more difficult things – rinse and repeat. What’s hard today is
easy tomorrow. Make the process of growing enjoyable for yourself. Be generous
with praising and appreciating yourself for your efforts. Keep finding motivation.
Keep in mind that you are growing, so every
day the ‘new you’ gets smarter and smarter.
Monitor
By monitoring your progress, you learn to trust your own
judgement. Find ways to monitor yourself which will help you to see how much
you have developed. This helps you to make decisions about what would be the next
step. You might even notice a need to change direction or to adjust your
strategy in some or other way. Although
feedback from others can be very useful, you also need to know for yourself
where you are at in the process of acting out your intentions.
Take it on
This is what you wanted. Can you feel it in every inch of
your body? This is the mindset needed to
keep you going! Consciously grow, adopt a good attitude and nurture motivational
thoughts – eventually it becomes subconscious and automatic. All else will
follow. Share your enjoyment and the love for what you do with those around you
and get others involved with what you are doing. Remind yourself that you are busy realising
something that is important to you.
