- 1st inspiring poem, because I did leave my comfort zone but I have failed to capitalize on all the positive changes that has brought me. I recognize that I'm "waiting" in a sense, for the rest of the puzzle to fall into place, rather than putting in the difficult work of making it happen for myself.
My Comfort Zone
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I used to have a comfort zone
where I knew I wouldn't fail.
The same four walls and busywork
were really more like jail.
I longed so much to do the things I'd never done before,
But stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor.
I said it didn't matter that I wasn't doing much.
I said I didn't care for things like commission checks and such.
I claimed to be so busy with the things inside the zone,
But deep inside I longed for something special of my own.
I couldn't let my life go by just watching others win.
I held my breath; I stepped outside and let the change begin.
I took a step and with new strength I'd never felt before,
I kissed my comfort zone goodbye and closed and locked the door.
If you're in a comfort zone,
afraid to venture out,
Remember that all winners were at one time filled with doubt.
A step or two and words of praise can make your dreams come true.
Reach for your future with a smile; success is there for you!
- 2nd Poem, because I am feeling like I have quit trying . . . well, I am I feel beaten more or less
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When things go wrong as they sometimes will;
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill;
When the funds are low, and the debts are high;
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh;
When care is pressing you down a bit
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.
Success is failure turned inside out;
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt;
And you can never tell how close you are;
It may be near when it seems afar.
So, stick to the fight when you're hardest hit
It's when things go wrong that you mustn't quit.
- 3d, and lastly because I should just stop the cheesiness now. . . I know I am my own worst enemy with my pessimism. I don't mean to push blame on my parents, but optimism was not EVER present in our household so to be positive is such a chore for me. It is literally exhausting, physically and mentally. Although, I truly can not stand being the Negative Nancy in the room and honestly, I feel like I do a fairly good job of keeping a positive outlook for my friends and family. I just simply fail with myself.
Promise Yourself
The Optimist Creed
Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel like there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living person you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, and too strong for fear, and to happy to permit the presence of trouble.
All of these and a WHOLE lot more are at this one-stop shop website for motivation and inspiration. Though sometimes it feels silly and simple and inconsequential, especially in a world of constant upheaval and daily doses of real sorrows, it is still important to admit that we may need help and to allow that simplicity and silliness to be OKay to feel and to nurture in whatever means necessary. So, today I am going to write (not print, or copy/paste) this passage down and read it as often as need be until I have a job.
Motivation is the ability to get yourself to take action regardless of whether you feel like it or not. One of the main reasons people fail to achieve their goals is because of inaction. It's easy to say or think about what you are going to do but actually doing what you say takes commitment. It's not that people have a hard time taking action once. Anyone can motivate themselves to get to the gym to workout one time. It's being able to consistently take action that is the challenge for most people.
In order to have the motivation to continually do what needs to be done in order to produce the results that you want in your life, you need the right tools. The tools on this site will help you take that initial step as well as help you keep going when you feel discouraged. Once those actions become a habit, taking action becomes easy.
Now for a little classic CAM, because it really does put me in a better mood no matter when I hear it or what state of mind I'm in. Haha
