Self-Crafted Motivation Will Propel Your Growth Best
A cheat-sheet for getting through bad days
How do you deal with bad days that have the power to pull you down?
What do you do when someone else’s perceptions create self-doubt in you?
How do you react when you can’t go on?
In a world that’s often chaotic and overwhelming, finding the motivation to pursue our dreams is a challenge.
When I had bad days, I went into a spiral of overthinking which was hard to come out of for several days. If you’ve experienced this, you’ll be able to relate to what I am about to share.
2 years ago, I changed my approach to deal with bad days and developed a new practice that helped me calm myself within a few hours.
What I do is visualize the best outcome of whatever thought is bothering me. Then, I come up with a one-line quote to remind myself how I am bigger than my problems. Finally, I print this quote and hang it on my desk.
Fellow writers will nod. After all, this is why we create. To imagine a possibility so positive that it helps us be better and we can share that to brighten up our readers’ lives.
Sometimes, fears catch up to us, making it hard to stay positive. It’s in these moments we must remind ourselves of our power to choose a different thought. It’s really that simple. But it takes practice.
Self-Crafted Quotes
I am sharing the 10 of my best motivational quotes that fueled my inner drive and propelled me towards a growth path in dark moments.
These quotes are born from hard-earned lessons and an unwavering determination to rise above adversity. I hope these will ignite your spark, if you’re feeling low or looking for more light.
- Aim to be the best version of yourself and you’ll see possibilities. Aim to be like someone else and you’ll fall short.
- When all seems overwhelming, pick up one thing that matters most. Then focus on doing it well.
- Adapting to different people doesn’t mean ‘not being yourself’, but just expanding your idea of yourself.
- If we could all walk in each other’s shoes, the world would be a different place.
- Who do you want to be when you get to where you want to go today? Start being that person today.
- Perceptions based on common narratives can shape our beliefs and choices, but it’s important to remember that ultimately, it’s you who shape your reality.
- If you can laugh at your embarrassing mistakes, that’s a superpower.
- Your Net Worth = Money + Relationships + Health + Happiness. Don’t forget to include things other than money in your equation.
- As tempting as it is to look for a magic potion that relieves the problems of life, the real journey is more of an inner quest that requires you to peel through several layers within.
- If something is missing internally, start looking within for answers. No amount of external validation, material possessions, pleasures or distractions will lead towards it.
Here’s a bonus 11th one because life is full of pleasant surprises if we are willing to notice them.
11. The moment you understand self-esteem is an illusion, is when you can move to self- actualization, which is the highest form of realizing your potential.
What does this mean for you?
We seek inspiration from books, speeches, and the wise words of others, but sometimes we forget it’s the power of our own thoughts which propels us forward.
Anyone can do this, as long as you can take a deep breath, think about the best outcome and take a moment to write it down.
This practice has helped me become a happier and calmer person. I learned to regulate my emotions better.
Sometimes all you need is reflection time. Then, you can keep moving forward slowly and not stay stuck. This feels empowering.
I hope this is a reminder to you that within you there is a well of inspiration waiting to be tapped. So, throw in the bucket and go fetch some.
