Living Life with Conviction
Life
is like a roller coaster. There are hills to climb and hills to coast. Your
image of your life is critically important to your success. We are in control
of many of the circumstances around us, but there are other circumstances
beyond our control.
We
all go through setbacks, changes, disappointments, crisis and tragedies. We
need to be able to triumph over tragedy. As I have struggled after a major life
changing injury, I have learned that if I want things to change, I have to make
the changes.
Adjusting
to life after a crisis seems insurmountable. To meet with success, there is no
substitute for hard work, dedication, commitment, a determined spirit and a
firm belief that you can accomplish your goals. There are no shortcuts to
meaningful accomplishments.
You
can transform your life from a state of total frustration and hopelessness to
an impassioned state of determination. Realize that tough times never last,
tough people do.
Oftentimes
we disable ourselves with self-limiting beliefs. We don’t realize our
true potential.
We
have within us an inexhaustible reserve of potential that we have never even
come close to realizing. Within us is a reserve of energy, courage,
intelligence, ability and creativity that we have barely explored.
Living
with conviction involves a vision of your future; seeing hope rather than
hopelessness. It is important that we not focus on self pity. Self pity leads
to self neglect.
When
you find yourself thinking negative, self defeating thoughts, change the
thoughts. Like changing a station on a radio, turn the dial from thoughts of
depression, to thoughts of hope and success.
Examine
the meaning for your life and focus on your main goal. For me, my main goal
is: getting my life back. I want
to regain function and resume my career and all the activities that I so much
enjoyed before I was injured. I need to remind myself each day to work at my
goals. Forward progress moves me closer to my goals each day.
As
I monitor my goals and accomplishments, I keep track of my progress. I set new
personal best records. As I repeat the activity I try to smash my previous
record, overcome limitations and break through my own barriers.
Oftentimes
we get caught in the everyday patterns of our lives. We sometimes take the easy
route and sooner or later realize that we are not making progress. Our goals
are temporarily forgotten or ignored.
Living with conviction means living with passion. Knowing that every day is precious. We need to productively utilize the hours and moments, that can otherwise tick away.
Byline: Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. is a speaker and writer. To book her to speak at a conference, or to subscribe to her free monthly inspirational column, go to: http://www.sensationalspeakers.com
Rosemarie works with organizations and corporations that want to bring out the best in their people, and she demonstrates how to live life with conviction. She is the author of "Take Back Your Life!" and Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2004.
Rosemarie would like to receive your comments about the impact her article has made on your life. email@sensationalspeakers.com