Stay Inspired

Ever wonder, why do you give good advice, but can never follow it.  It gets frustrating, listening to myself give this great advice.  But I never follow it.  I have come to the realization that in order for me to overcome my own obstacles, I need to follow my own mindset.  I just wanted to share a few things that I started doing to keep myself motivated.  First, off it takes work on your part everyday, I get up every morning and thank god.  I still forget sometimes, so in order to start a new routine, Leave yourself notes. You can jot the things that you want to do or accomplish for the day on a post it, refrigerator magnet, notebook paper, a calendar or anything you personally use.  Don't be ashamed you have to do this to get started, you can eventually rid the notes.  Next, I check the list and get started, come up with a plan or schedule, and get started.  I leave myself notes of my favorite inspirational quotes, as trying as the world can be, we all could use some encouragement, if no one else cares you do!  I find that these things help me get through tough days.  Its a mental challenge to remind myself that I can do whatever, I put my mind to, that I can do what others do, I'm just as good as the next person.  You could say, that is the biggest step, to think what advice would I give someone else, and do it.  It takes time and repetition to accomplish this goal. If you backslide, don't beat yourself up, instead pep talk yourself, pick yourself up off the ground, and dust yourself off.  As long as you keep striving, you will achieve greatness.  Always remember, nothing happens without reason, and we sometimes don't understand them at the time, but you will, even if you don't it made you a stronger and better person.