This month I will be working on
PERSEVERANCE
because nothing would be worse than making this plan and then getting tired of it and quitting before I've gotten anywhere with it.
So here's the plan...
Accomplishing goals encourages me and makes me happy. I feel more confident in myself so this month I will
- Set attainable goals with a concrete finish
- Begin a daily task (read scriptures)
- Listen to my shoulder angel in times of discouragement.
- Make a list/plan to accomplish more each day
My mom inspired the third bullet. Remember in The Emperor's New Groove when Kronk's shoulder angel and devil are arguing about what he should do? The idea is for me to ignore the negative thoughts telling me this is hopeless... and instead just keep going!
This month is also about learning to maintain a habit which is why the second bullet is so important. "If at first you don't succeed, try. Try again." (I know thats not how that quote is supposed to be split up but I like it better that way.) I get discouraged when I miss a day of my supposed-to-be-daily task, so to help I'm going to apply a few of Gretchen's tips for maintaining a work out schedule because I feel it applies.
"Always do it on Mondays, never skip it for 2 days in a row, give yourself credit for the smallest effort."
I've also noticed that my motivation is actually pretty easy to renew. When I hear a talk or read a book or quote I remember my direction and I can see myself being an improved version of myself. Which is why every day or so I'll have a new inspirational quote or lyric or whatever it may be. This insight also includes listening in church to messages about how to be more like Christ.
"Persistance is your measure of faith in yourself." -unknown
p.s. I'll be keeping track daily of my progress on Gretchen's happinessprojecttoolbox.com site, and I'll be measuring my weekly progress on a physical Resolution Chart. My goals, thoughts, and progress notes will be right here!
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