Saturday Journaling Prompt:

Where in life could persevering and being more determined make all the difference?

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Just Ask MJ!

Michael Jordan missed more than 9,000 shots in his career. He lost almost 300 games. He was trusted to take the game-winning shot 26 times and missed. MJ failed over and over and over again so how did he become the greatest basketball player of all time? Michael Jordan refused to give up. He embraced a success-driven mindset. He aimed high and embodied a no-quit attitude. Perseverance, hard work, and unstoppable determination prevailed and came to define MJ’s life and basketball career.

Life sucks sometimes! Challenges and obstacles seem to be inherent aspects of our existence. If we’re not jumping through hoops, there are people obstructing our path, barriers and biases blocking our destination, and negativity and naysayers around every corner.

And let’s face it, there are so many distractions, temptations, and convenient interruptions that we fall prey to. From social media to socializing with friends, from TV to grown-up toys, cell phones to the lure of the cyber world, slothing, shopping, we are heavily addicted and love the hell out of it all and the invigorating buzz it gives us.

But what about the bigger picture? Your goals, dreams, and plans to get to the finish line? Where does determination fit in with distractions? If perseverance means committing to a particular course of action, do you choose your goals or a weekend binge of Grace and Frankie?

So what are the magic ingredients that get you to the finish line? What characteristics and qualities determine a firm intent or a fall off the wagon? What do you have to embody to ensure that you NEVER give up and that NOTHING gets in the way of a successful outcome? You must be willing to PERSEVERE and push through the challenges, obstacles, and difficulties, the failures, shortcomings and self-doubt, the distractions, and the days you are just about ready to quit and develop a mindset of unyielding DETERMINATION.

When you’re determined and persevere, you grow in confidence and resilience and have more success in life, just ask MJ.

Let’s look at these 5 questions to connect with and channel your inner determination.

1. What have I already achieved in life through perseverance and determination? (Make a list)
2. Who do I admire because they persevered through difficulty?
3. How do I feel about myself when I give up too easily?
4. What dream could be within reach, if I was more patient and persevered?
5. When have I been most determined? Where in my life could I channel this energy now?

Ponder these questions over the week ahead then choose one action to move forward with.

JOURNALING

Remember the value of consistent Journaling. The more you learn about yourself, the more you increase your sense of self in the world. You become grounded in values that define and reflect who you are, prioritize the things that matter and create a life of authenticity. Use journaling to express your deepest thoughts, darkest fears, highest dreams, and everything else in between. Give yourself the attention you deserve with regular journaling and have some fun!

With grace and gratitude

Michelle

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