Written by: Anna Krzysztoszek, Executive Contributor
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While working on our long-term goals and visions there are moments of hopelessness and doubt as the journey sometimes seems to have no end. As Nelson Mandela said, “It always seems impossible until it’s done”. Here are some tips on how to keep up good spirits and make faith and hope stay.
1. Replace goals and deadlines with habits and routines
Goals and deadlines can create a lot of pressure. On the one hand, it can be a positive, energy-boosting experience, but as far as long-term goals are concerned, too much pressure can make us feel tired and discouraged. One of my favorite ways to manage such situations is to split big goals into daily, smaller ones, which feel like habits or daily routines. Do you need to read a 600-page-long book for an exam? Split it into small, daily portions and set a daily time frame for it. Make a daily routine out of it. Read daily 10 or 30 pages – or whatever is possible for you right now ‒ without focusing on how much work is still left.
2. Recognize progress and enjoy the journey
Once in a while, on a weekly or monthly basis ‒ whatever seems suitable for you – recognize the progress you have made and tap yourself on the shoulder. After a month, those 10 pages a day sum up to about 300 pages which is half the mentioned 600-page-long study book. After recognizing the progress, continue the process and make it even more pleasant than before – with your favorite cup of tea, candles, or music in the background. Enjoy those moments as we create our future while we read, study or work.
3. Celebrate milestones and connect with others
Every 3, 6, or 12 months celebrate and share your milestones with family and friends. We tend to appreciate our progress, even more, when we don’t feel isolated and can share our joy with others. In such moments we connect with others, and get a positive energy boost needed for the next phase of our journey. It is also a great possibility to inspire and encourage those around you who are just starting their journey. For the majority of us, sharing and inspiring others is an additional confirmation that it was all worth it!
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Anna Krzysztoszek, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Anna Krzysztoszek has more than 20 years of international experience in business ‒ from large corporations to start-ups. She is the owner of Green Butterfly ‒ Coaching & Recruiting. The completion of her German and Dutch studies, her pedagogical education, the certificate of a Psychological Advisor and various business degrees, such as Master of Business Administration (MBA), reflect Anna's main focus and passion: combining her economical expertise with the always present interest in people and the art of making the best of our lives. This especially applies to professional matters ‒ after all, we spend a third of our life at our workplace.
