Howdi! As we all know, WWW in today’s electronic world means World Wide Web, as in the internet.
But my WWW will be Wise Words Wednesdays that I hope will make you feel motivated, inspired, and ready to conquer the world with a sprinkle of laughter and a dash of wisdom.
I will not be making these up! Instead, I will find awesome sayings by famous, or even not-so-famous people, and give you my take on them.
Please feel free to comment and let me know your thoughts.
"Recast your current problems into proactive goals." - Suze Orman
You can solve your problems
Life has its ups and downs and often we seem to be faced with insurmountable problems. Depression, melancholy and despondency can follow. It is difficult to get out of these situations and many people feel lost and alone. But, we can learn from those who have managed to overcome greater obstacles.
Spend time and assess your current problem. Imagine the ideal solution and turn it into a goal. Remember that nothing is achieved in a minute – set a realistic deadline and a comprehensive plan of action to get there. Take each day as it comes and never lose focus until you have reached the goal.
"Time can be an ally or an enemy. What it becomes depends entirely upon you, your goals, and your determination to use every available minute" - Zig Ziglar
Use your time wisely, make every minute count
Have you ever stood back and really considered how you are spending your time? So many of us rush around blindly, spend mindless hours watching TV, get involved in office gossip, or simply waste time hoping it will pass because we are bored.
Life is precious and no one ever knows how many moments we have left. Don’t squander time – use it wisely. Plan to have me-time, plan to set and achieve goals, plan to spend time with loved ones and friends. Take time to explore, learn and discover new delights. Ensure that you make every minute count.
“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps” - Confucius
Don’t give up on your goals
Are you struggling with a goal that you feel you cannot reach? It is so easy to claim failure and give up. Have you forgotten that at the time you decided on the goal you were determined to achieve it?
Many things in life are not handed to us and often we have to strive for them. Don’t give up on your goals. Don’t make excuses and find reasons why it won’t work. Sit back, take time, reassess the goal and decide on a new course of action to achieve it. It may take longer but you will get there in the end.
"Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life." - Les Brown
You need goals in your life, no matter what age you are
Going to college or starting a job are goals that drive so many of us when we are young. Then what happens? Life catches up with us and we find ourselves in dreary day-to-day routines with no time to do anything that matters to us.
Whatever your age, you need to set goals in your life. They may be small or large. They may be fun or a challenge. Spend time and plan ahead. Goals motivate, make you grow, learn and believe. Set and achieve one at a time and never give up. You will suddenly have a fabulous new outlook on life.
“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there” - Will Rogers
Don’t ever get complacent
Very often we convince ourselves that we are doing okay and we tend to become complacent. We know that we are on the right track and we get lazy and let life pass us by.
Remember that it has taken time and much effort to get onto the right track and now is not the time to stop. You need to keep going else you will start slipping backwards, and, you don’t want to get run over!
Wake up every day and pat yourself on the back – you are on the right track – but remember – you need to keep moving forward.
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” - Lao Tzu
Do not be daunted by the size of a project
When we are faced with a massive task it can be difficult to know where to start. It may be a challenging work assignment or a home project. Perhaps you are struggling with a personal goal to improve your life that seems unattainable.
Worrying about the immensity of the task is a sure way to create a mental block. We end up making excuses, putting it off, or simply never start.
Taking the first small step is all you need to create the momentum to keep going and gain confidence. Don’t worry about the end – make a start and the rest will follow.