We’ve all been there at some point. You have a goal in mind. You get a plan in place. The wheels are in motion. Then you hit one bump too many and you’re thinking maybe you don’t want to do this anymore. Anyone? Just me?
I have definitely been there. Sometimes it’s because the thing I’m going for is much harder than I’d imagined. Maybe there are lots of obstacles in the way. Who knows. Whatever the reasons, it just stops feeling like a goal worth chasing.
One of those moments hit me not too long ago. I have been working on several projects. Many of them are for my business. I was beginning to feel like I was doing too much. I questioned it all. The issues range from the struggles with building and growing a business to the flat out lack of time.
Even still, I don’t give up. As I encourage other mamas to follow their dreams, this is one of my dreams. Being a source of motivation for other moms to keep dreaming, to allow it, to know you still deserve the dreams in your heart – that means something to me. That’s part of what keeps me going. I have a few other reasons for hanging in there. If you’re on the fence about something and/or ready to quit, I hope you can pull something from this post to help you stick it out.
1 Talk to someone. That someone ended up being my husband. On a recent date night, I talked to him a bit about some of my frustrations and he was a great sounding board for me. He had lots of helpful suggestions and helped me to see things from a different perspective.
2 Walk away. Take a break from it. Just focus on something else or nothing at all for a while. The time away could give you renewed energy for whatever you’re working on. If it’s not your focus, you’ll find inspiration for it subliminally in other things you do.
3 Re-assess. Think about what it is you’re working on and alternatives to get it done. Maybe your goal is a marathon, but it’s feeling way too overwhelming if you’ve never done it before. There’s no shame in doing a smaller race first. Maybe that’s your alternative. You’ll still get some of the satisfaction, plus the training for the smaller race is still helping you prepare for the big marathon.
4 Think about why you started. Go back to your why and write it down. When you see it on paper, it makes it real.
5 Decide where what you’re working on falls in line with what you’re about. Is it something you’re good at? Is it something you enjoy? Is it something you just have to do? Why? If you’re not making the progress you’d like see what you can do to change your approach.
I’d love to know what you think? What keeps you from throwing in the towel?
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This was so useful! I shared on my blog about my progress on my book or lack thereof. I got back motivated after I realized or re-assess why I wanted to write in the first place. It’s truly helped. Thanks for sharing #BLMGirl!
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I have been there more than once. I think it depends on the situation, but if it’s worth continuing, I think you will always choose the right path.
This post was for me! I have been feeling so burned out lately that I retreat to doing nothing at all. I need to step back and refocus on what’s important and inspired me in the first place.
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These are really good ideas. It’s easy for me to give in when things keep getting in the way of my goals.
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I have high expectations for myself and sometimes I just need to stop and realize how far I’ve come instead of constantly putting pressure on myself.
This is true, I agree. We should learn to reassess and figure out what we really want to achieve. That would help motivate us.
These are absolutely great ideas and this is the great motivation for me to keep things in my goal
I’ve definitely been to the edge recently… these are great tips to keep me grounded and come back to the bright side. I certainly need to learn to breathe better.
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Every day is me deciding not to quit , I have to conscioulsy make a choice to try harder and not let this disability get me down!
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OMG!! I think this is the sign that I don’t need to quit, thanks for your great advice.
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I think we all reach this point of quitting at some point in our lifetime. We need a reminder every once in a while that things are going to be ok. Thanks for such a great advice.
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Right on time! I always talk to my grandma when I feel like quitting. She’s one of my main motivators.
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We all feel like giving up sometimes. It is good to step back and reasses.
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Thanks for sharing. I have definitely had moments when I have felt like giving up however, I find when I step away for a minute it helps me to stay on course.
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Walking away for a moment is great advice. Sometimes you need a break and to just do something else. Usually when I do that I come back better than before.
Great advice! I think my friends and family motivate me when I’m thinking about quitting, and also my faith in God.
I like to make sure my will is great than my resistance when I start working on something. I think it is important to also keep around who are as goal oriented as you are. I want to give sometimes, but it really isn’t an option since I have a teenager watching my every move. Thanks for sharing
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I get burt out once in awhile! Especially when I blog amillion sponsored post in a row! I usually will wrote afew days of passionate things and I usually get my mojo back!
These are great suggestions. I often just step away and give myself a mental break.
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Bouncing things off of my husband is a great help for me as well. He always has another side of looking at a thing that makes sense to me.
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This is great information. It’s so easy to give up when you’ve reached the point of frustration. I love your suggestion of deciding not to quit. You’re right. It’s a decision. Decide not to quit.
Thanks for sharing these great tips.
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This is so useful! Always great to talk to someone else and reassess what you’re doing.
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I am so moved by your post. Sometimes we just need to read or hear someone say you can do it. I learned that making plans don’t always work out but somehow you end up where you need to be.
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I am kind of struggling with this right now so this post is right on time. It can get frustrating sometimes so it is good to take a break.
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Knowing that it can only get better from here. The journey is never easy but it’s always worth it.
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Thanks for sharing a great and effective tenhniques on how not to quit.
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