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Showing posts with label Postive Thinking. Show all posts
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Positive Quote of the Day, Positive & Inspirational Quotes who change your life


My life: Interesting, boring, creative, irrelevant and sometimes foolish. I am courageous, weak, strong, selfish and cooperative. My success is determined by careful planning, wise strategy. Every day I challenge the unlimited with any skills I have. I must succeed even if failure is inevitable.


I strive every day to expect a victory in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. I claim pain, fear, defeat and humiliation as my right. I know that fate and destiny are all words used by people who are too lazy to do the work. I'm trying to achieve perfection although that I know there is no perfection in this world.



I refuse to not stop on my own performance. My commitment is to live with the perfection that is in me. My strength never gives up despite falling to earth. I will get up and start again, reinforced only with courage and determination. I will always remember that all of these are my curse, my hope, my pain, my joy, my triumph, my tragedy, my dream, my nightmare, my excuse and my purpose to reach my GOAL!"
Written in 2014 by Daisy Arie --- Malaysia


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There is no opportunity for a sale at the success store. Find it yourself."

Written in 2014 by Mohammed Sekouty --- Egypt

Do not wait to find an opportunity.



"Anything's possible if you've got enough nerve."

J.K. Rowling --- Submitted by George Wachirah --- Kenya



"I've failed more times then I can mention, but still I rise and I keep on keeping on... Don't stop working hard at your dreams & destiny. I can testify to the power of blood, tears and other people's laughter."

Written in 2014 by Sarfaraaz Mukuddem --- South Africa

To impact the world!


"Great people can see with their mind farther than they can see with their eyes. They create vision in their mind with their imagination and insight, and then make it a reality by gathering resources, grabbing opportunities and motivating people."

Written in 2014 by Sheye Hassan --- Nigeria



"Things will happen. You can't stop them from happening, but you can control your reaction from making things worse. React Positively. Live Happily."

Written in 2014 by RVM --- India


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"When you take action, particularly bold action, the boundaries of what you believe to be possible (your belief system) expand. Which, in turn, gives you the capacity to consider new ideas, new possibilities, and new concepts that you previously thought to be impossible."

Robert Ringer --- Submitted by Jack Hayes --- Ohio



"Sure there are shortcuts, but at the end of the day you might not like the results. Not only can you appreciate hard work but you will learn a lot more from it."

Written in 2014 by Eric Eisenberg -- Missouri


"What it takes to command the attention of the world is just to do the ordinary things extraordinarily. Yes! That's just the stuff. Anyway, do you long to command the attention of the world? If yes, then endeavor to do everything you ought to do extraordinarily."

Written in 2014 by Emeasoba George --- Nigeria



"Every man must walk his own path. It is good to get advice from others but what may have work for that person may not work for you. Learn from others but walk your own path."

Written in 2014 by Chrisne Garnier --- New Jersey



"I've been knocked down many times, but the fact that I can tell you about it means that I got back up and pressed on."

Written in 2014 by Michael Smith --- Saint Kitts and Nevis 

Sometimes in life stumbling blocks are not meant to be harmful to us but instead they can be viewed as an opportunity to refocus on our purpose.


"Every person is a jewel. It's how you constantly improve yourself to carve out the shine within."

Written in 2014 by Xinni Chen --- Singapore

I have regularly done self-reflection. I don't want to live a life that is status-quo like "study, work, family, retire" and life settles it. I met a motivated and beloved person that has carved out the shine in me and I also want to spread this to others.



"It's never a waste of time or money to invest in yourself, no matter the source. True wealth begins inwards and emits its light outward into everything else, including the people you surround yourself with."

Written in 2013 by William Merrick --- New Jersey

It's a personal favorite.


Motivation thought of the day, positive thinking for success in life


When life's challenges try to bring you down, don't give up; stand strong like the baobab tree, which stays strong no matter how heavy the thundershower is or how strong the wind blows. Trials and challenges are part of life so don't be intimidated by them. Be courageous, focused and persistent. God will up-lift you and make you stronger than ever before."

Written in 2015 by Mabinty Kanu --- Sierra Leone

try these positive sayings

Life can be hard and takes work. Achieving your goals can be hard and takes work. You will get knock backs. There will be tears and moments of frustration. Stay focused. Be persistent. Respect yourself and others. Never be afraid to admit fear. Never be afraid to ask for help. Never be afraid to admit your mistakes. Never fear the unknown. Anything can happen. It's a place that you can create. Never stop dreaming. Never stop believing. Never fear stepping out of your comfort zone, for this is where progress is made and lessons are learned. Never fear change. But above all, never quit."

Written in 2014 by Michael Woodcroft --- United Kingdom

See the possibilites in everyone #motivational #quote 

"Any great Idea is only as good as the action taken to execute it, so step into action!"

Written in 2014 by Dr, Karen Jacobson --- Arizona

"Don't just be who you are and what you are. Move, evolve, change, grow and become better each day."

Written in 2014 by RVM --- India

"Don't be frustrated, be motivated. Don't be depressed, be impressed. Don't be pressured, be passionate. Don't be pathetic, be strategic. Don't be troublesome, be awesome."

Written in 2014 by Sheye Hassan --- Nigeria


"It's Game Day - You already paid your dues - Today is about collecting on them."

Written in 2014 by Eric Eisenberg --- Missouri
"Luck is the chaperone of those who are unsure of what they want. Success is reserved for those who know."

Written in 2009 by Jordan F. Ricks --- Utah

You have to be the one to keep yourself motivated. 

Best MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES in 2015, Inspiration To Keep You Going

Motivation and Inspiration To Keep You Going

Everyone needs some motivation at some point in their lives. Our motivational quotes speak to many topics - success, life, relationships and self-esteem to name a few.

"Be strong in all your undertakings, and adapt to your surroundings."

Written in 2015 by Bobby Roghubir / Choka Lyme


"If you had a rough day today, take a deep breath and give your day to God. Those rough days build your character, endurance and strength and in turn, prepare you for your purpose. So don't get weary in well doing, keep pressing and don't quit. You will look back one day and it will all be worth it."

Heather Lindsey --- Submitted by George Wachirah --- Kenya


"The classroom within is where the true learning takes place."

Written in 2014 by Samantha Storsberg


"I may be lost and weary; maybe a little disappointed, may not see the road ahead of me clearly, but guest what? I'm not giving up!! If I have to drag myself to the finish line, you can bet on it. Going through hell is nothing when you know paradise awaits ahead of you."

Written in 2015 by Rafael Lama Noel



remember to be flexible with your methods 


"If you can't do anything about it then let it go. Don't be a prisoner to things you can't change."

Tony Gaskins --- Submitted by George Wachirah --- Kenya


"Success is not a journey; it's a destination called satisfaction."

Written in 2014 by Anuj Somany --- India

Satisfied people are always motivated in heart and keep peace of mind.


"Never say die i.e., never be discouraged in life and never give up on your faith or hope. Just keep pressing on or forward for there is light at the end of the tunnel."

Written in 2015 by Emeasoba George --- Nigeria



Good Morning Positive Thoughts

The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but thought about it. Be aware of the thoughts you are thinking. Separate them from the situation, which is always neutral. It is as it is."

Eckhart Tolle --- Submitted by Jagdish Kaviraj --- India

 
Written in 2013 by Lucky Osaro --- Nigeria 
This is my personal quote and I want so many people to see how important is the truth no matter how weak or bitter it may seem.

" Dare to be different. The world is full of the ordinary."
Written in 2013 by RVM --- India 


" Believe to Succeed and Doubt to Fail are like the positive and negative of a magnet."
Written in 2013 by Jay Xiong --- Wisconsin 
I really like this quote because it encompasses both sides: positive and negative thinking -- just like a piece of magnet. Whatever side we choose/believe, we might be affected by its result.

" The day you realize that complaining will not get you anywhere, that will be the day your life will begin to look better."
Written in 2013 by E. Broome --- Tennessee 
This is my own personal quote that I have mentioned to a few of my co-workers. I wanted them to realize that complaining is a hindrance to their production and once you realize that complaining will not solve any issues that arise, then you can see a change in your health and in your personal life.

" When opportunity knocks, please answer the door. Don't keep asking who is it."
Written in 2013 by Janice Harris --- Florida 
Many times people let opportunities slip past them. They don't or won't recognize these changes that may not come again.

" The good thing about life is everything passes; nothing stops."
Written in 2013 by Obeng Daniel Gyapong --- Ghana 

" We're always wondering, "What is Life?" Very simple and powerful answer: Life is all about Your Choices and Priorities."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sarita Singh --- India 



You have to learn to let go. - Steve Maraboli


" Life is like the river. When you get in the water, it's calm and peaceful but as you go farther in you realize you're in too deep and the water is now a strong current. Anyone can get caught on the wrong path. People can help you through it and make your burdens lighter and they can put you on the right path again."
Written in 2013 by Angela Duby --- Texas 

" You can't change your past but you can begin a new future. Restart your future."
Written in 2013 by Chase Reynolds --- Submitted by Eric Eisenberg --- Missouri 


" You don't have to be a person of influence to be influential. In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they've taught me."
Scott Adams --- Submitted by Lauren Covington --- New Jersey 

" Do not judge yourself. Like a snail, you always move forward and what is behind you is only what led you to where you are now; not more and not less."
Written in 2013 by Angela Egwim --- Cyprus 
Wake up to appreciate your choices and learn from them.

" No conscientious person will ever tell you that "This is the end" ....."
Written in 2013 by Diwakar Vajpeyi --- India 
Never be afraid to question, don't be shy to doubt something, dare to think beyond but have respect for the present and the past.


The Truth is bitter, lies are sweet; give me the truth because sugar ain't so good for my health."


Where you are and where you want to be - make the jump! 


Short Positive Thought For The Day, Short Motivational Quotes, Quotations & Sayings with images

Don't give up because things are hard, but work harder, when you think of giving up."

Anthony Liccione --- Submitted by Micael P. --- Pennsylvania
The quote inspired me.

I think positive - how about you? 


"If I don't keep myself inspired, encouraged, uplifted, joyful, connected, cognizant, who will? That's why I do what I do. I don't want to wait for a savior; they may never come. I'm the creator of my life and I know I'm deserving of great things and inspiring energy. I have my eyes planted on progression and evolution. Learn to enjoy the journey - it is exhilarating when you embrace it fully."
Brittany Josephina --- Submitted by Lauren Covington --- New Jersey

"No matter how challenging or demanding your challenges seem to you, you shouldn't stop confronting them. Yes! You have to soldier on, persevere through all of them until you surmount them outright."

Written in 2014 by Emeasoba George --- Nigeria

"If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present."

Written in 2014 by Abhishek Shukla --- India

"When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself."

Tecumseh --- Submitted by Jack Hayes --- Ohio

"Be with people who know your VALUE, not your PRICE."

Written in 2014 by Hassan Choughari --- Lebanon

"Sometimes the best discoveries are the result of simple observations."

Dr. Seyed Reza Agha Seyed Hosseini ---Submitted by Saeed Daneshh He is Marketing & Sales Manager and Adviser (Newcastle, NSW, Austrlia)

"Life is like a ocean; sometimes calm and sometimes stormy but still It has beauty."

Written in 2014 by Mp Kumawat --- India

"It is strange that we know so little about what good most people do. The most humbling thought ever is that someone is always thinking about you, whether you are here or have passed on, someone is always thinking about you. This is the single most powerful understanding in life that I have come to know."

Written in 2014 by Matthew Price --- California

No negative talk allowed 

"It is very important for everyone to have smiled at a stranger, to have helped somebody they will never see again, to have done something kind and/ or nice for somebody with no strings attached, and to have loved somebody unconditionally. There will always come a time, sooner or later, when each of us will feel that we have nothing left to give to this world, or that that this world has everything and does not need anything more from us. At that time, only if we have done the above, will we be able to believe that this world is still capable of smiling at us, helping us, being kind and nice to us, and above all, is capable of loving us."


Written in 2014 by D.M. --- India
This world is, to you, a mirror of your inner self.

"Life isn't about building walls and hiding behind them. It's about breaking them down and expanding beyond them!"

Written in 2010 by Lewis Tilley --- Utah
It has always struck a chord with me as something to live by!


"There comes a time when might must make right, the seeds of an evil foe. For when we stand before our maker face to face to be asked, Did you live to make the world a better place?"

Written in 2014 by Tony Muscato --- New York 
Lessons learned from my Dad

"In the art of democracy, anyone can blame or fame the system but the mission / vision of any system shall be accomplished only if the state of two minds transformed each other with the positive approach."

Written in 2014 by Chinnappan Baskar --- India

"If you live in darkness and live by the light of the candle, then you must understand the language of the flames before they fade and before you light another."

Written in 2013 by Syed Amaan Ahmad --- India
It is about "opportunities" and how we generally ignore them while other people take risks.


"A blind man is not disabled; he is only unable to see with his eyes. Inability is not disability. A blind mind is worse for he cannot see a way out of his difficulties and he cannot see the opportunities around him, therefore, he suffers."

Written in 2014 by Sheye Hassan --- Nigeria

"Cherish every day. Yes, laugh, sing, play and remember to find time to pray. Enjoy the cool breeze or the rays of the sun. Smile and tell someone you love them. Yes, cherish every day before the days pass away."

Written in 2013 by Janice Harris --- Florida
Take time to live and enjoy your life. It is a gift not to be taken lightly. Cherish it and make good use of it.

"I always welcome obstacles and try to solve them in an awesome manner. Never treat obstacles as problems but treat them as a game and in the such game, play like a Winner because YOU DESERVE IT."

Written in 2014 by Amit Mane --- India
Keep in mind obstacles arises to test your confidence. Therefore your confidence must be strong enough to claim your success.

"One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity."

Albert Schweitzer --- Submitted by George Wachirah --- Kenya

"To reach your goals, you need to live for only three people: First, God. Second, Yourself. And finally, Nobody."

Written in 2014 by Albert Douglas Quayson --- Ghana 
Do not try to impress everybody because you will end up impressing no one including yourself.

It is up to you - be the motivation 

"I keep remembering one of my Guru's teachings about happiness. She says that people universally tend to think that happiness is a stroke of luck, something that will maybe descend upon you like fine weather if you're fortunate enough. But that's not how happiness works. Happiness is the consequence of personal effort. You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it, and sometimes even travel around the world looking for it. You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestations of your own blessings. And once you have achieved a state of happiness, you must never become lax about maintaining it, you must make a mighty effort to keep swimming upward into that happiness forever, to stay afloat on top of it. If you don't you will eat away your innate contentment. It's easy enough to pray when you're in distress but continuing to pray even when your crisis has passed is like a sealing process, helping your soul hold tight to its good attainments."

Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love --- Submitted by Lauren Covington

THOUGHTS OF THE DAY, Motivational Quotes, Thought for the Day, Famous Quotes

Quotations for Motivation, Inspiration or Contemplation:


Each of us is called to do something in the name of love, to make sure that humanity comes to understand itself and is able to choose love over fear."
Robert Holden --- submitted by George Wachirah--- Kenya

We can become prisoners of ourselves. One must dig tunnels to escape one's own mind. We get just this one life. We have to stop doing time and live out our lives like we planned in our youth. No matter where we are, or how old, we can always reach for our dreams."
Written in 2015 by Miles Patrick Yohnke

Insight on Middle School Education


Success is perceptible ... We can touch it, smell it and taste it."

"When the middle is well and good, the past is repaired and the future is prepared."
"I don't get relationships. You enter a person's life because they are fun but then people try to get crazy. You are in it together; both unique but one. I don't understand why people try to change a person. If you try to change them then is not love. Faults are enjoyable to me, it makes a person who they are."


make positive improvements every day 

"Don't let the choice that you didn't make weigh you down."

"Once you realize how valuable you are, you will find it hard to keep the company of those who do not."

"It is not the time which needs to be managed; it is ourselves."

try the Buddha way 

"You are what you say and think daily, if only you keep at it. Great men always have a starting point, from their heart via their lips to their lives."

"It's not enough to buy a tee shirt or some shoes. To change the world you need put on some work boots and pick up a shovel."

Go out and do it today! 


"In life you will meet someone who captures your heart, mind & soul. You will have feelings you never felt before. Your love for them will outweigh any obstacles. Your heart will never lie to you so don't try to fight what its feeling."

"Love doesn't have any failure. If you win, you will win a heart and if you don't, you will win a life and you'll surely know how to live after. Experiencing the love is important, regardless of its outcome. Open up your heart and experience it again. The last time you won a life and this time you may win a heart."

"A relationship without true love may blossom and appear nice, but it's for a short period. True love lasts forever, and its foundation is not on sex, but sacrifice."



सकारात्मक सोच की शक्ति – The Power of Positive Thinking Hindi

सकारात्मक सोच (Positive Thinking) के बिना जिंदगी अधूरी है| सकारात्मक सोच की शक्ति से घोर अन्धकार को भी आशा की किरणों (Lights of Hope) से रौशनी में बदला जा सकता है| हमारे विचारों पर हमारा स्वंय का नियंत्रण होता है इसलिए यह हमें ही तय करना होता है कि हमें सकारात्मक सोचना है या नकारात्मक|
हर विचार एक बीज है – Every Thought is a Seed|
हमारे पास दो तरह के बीज होते है सकारात्मक विचार (Positive) एंव नकारात्मक विचार (Negative Thoughts) है, जो आगे चलकर हमारे दृष्टिकोण एंव व्यवहार रुपी पेड़ का निर्धारण करता है| हम जैसा सोचते है वैसा बन जाते है (What we think we become) इसलिए कहा जाता है कि जैसे हमारे विचार होते है वैसा ही हमारा आचरण होता है|
यह हम पर निर्भर करता है कि हम अपने दिमाग रुपी जमीन में कौनसा बीज बौते है| थोड़ी सी चेतना एंव सावधानी से हम कांटेदार पेड़ को महकते फूलों के पेड़ में बदल सकते है|
 डेविड एंव गोलियथ की कहानी David and Goliath Bible Story in Hindi
बाइबिल की एक कहानी काफी प्रसिद्ध है| एक गाँव में गोलियथ नाम का एक ऱाक्षस था। उससे हर व्यक्ति डरता था एंव परेशान था। एक दिन डेविड नाम का भेंङ चराने वाला लङका उसी गाँव में आया जहाँ लोग राक्षस के आतंक से भयभीत थे। डेविड ने लोगों से कहा कि आप लोग इस राक्षस से लङते क्यों नही हो?
तब लोगों ने कहा – “वो इतना बङा है कि उसे मारा नही जा सकता”
डेविड ने कहा – “आप सही कह रहे है कि वह राक्षस बहुत बड़ा है| लेकिन बात ये नही है कि बङा होने की वजह से उसे मारा नही जा सकता, बल्कि हकीकत तो ये है कि वह इतना बङा है कि उस पर लगाया निशाना चूक ही नही सकता।“
फिर डेविड ने उस राक्षस को गुलेल से मार दिया। राक्षस वही था, लेकिन डेविड की सोच अलग थी।
कौनसे रंग का चश्मा पहना है? Positive or Negative
जिस तरह काले रंग का चश्मा पहनने पर हमें सब कुछ काला और लाल रंग का चश्मा पहनने पर हमें सब कुछ लाल ही दिखाई देता है उसी प्रकार नेगेटिव सोच से हमें अपने चारों ओर निराशा, दुःख और असंतोष ही दिखाई देगा और पॉजिटिव सोच से हमें आशा, खुशियाँ एंव संतोष ही नजर आएगा|
यह हम पर निर्भर करता है कि सकारात्मक चश्मे से इस दुनिया को देखते है या नकारात्मक चश्मे से| अगर हमने पॉजिटिव चश्मा पहना है तो हमें हर व्यक्ति अच्छा लगेगा और हम प्रत्येक व्यक्ति में कोई न कोई खूबी ढूँढ ही लेंगे लेकिन अगर हमने नकारात्मक चश्मा पहना है तो हम बुराइयाँ खोजने वाले कीड़े बन जाएंगे|
नकारात्मक से सकारात्मक की ओर:-
सकारात्मकता (Positivity) की शुरुआत आशा और विश्वास से होती है| किसी जगह पर चारों ओर अँधेरा है और कुछ भी दिखाई नहीं दे रहा और वहां पर अगर हम एक छोटा सा दीपक जला देंगे तो उस दीपक में इतनी शक्ति है कि वह छोटा सा दीपक चारों ओर फैले अँधेरे को एक पल में दूर कर देगा| इसी तरह आशा की एक किरण सारे नकारात्मक विचारों को एक पल में मिटा सकती है|
नकारात्मकता को नकारात्मकता समाप्त नहीं कर सकती, नकारात्मकता को तो केवल सकारात्मकता ही समाप्त कर सकती है| इसीलिए जब भी कोई छोटा सा नकारात्मक विचार मन में आये उसे उसी पल सकारात्मक विचार में बदल देना चाहिए|
उदाहरण के लिए अगर किसी विद्यार्थी को परीक्षा से 20 दिन पहले अचानक ही यह विचार आता है कि वह इस बार परीक्षा (Exam) में उत्तीर्ण नहीं हो पाएगा तो उसके पास दो विकल्प है – या तो वह इस विचार को बार-बार दोहराए और धीरे-धीरे नकारात्मक पौधे को एक पेड़ बना दे या फिर उसी पल इस नेगेटिव विचार को पॉजिटिव विचार में बदल दे और सोचे कि कोई बात नहीं अभी भी परीक्षा में 20 दिन यानि 480 घंटे बाकि है और उसमें से वह 240 घंटे पूरे दृढ़ विश्वास के साथ मेहनत करेगा तो उसे उत्तीर्ण होने से कोई रोक नहीं सकता| अगर वह नेगेटिव विचार को सकारात्मक विचार में उसी पल बदल दे और अपने पॉजिटिव संकल्प को याद रखे तो निश्चित ही वह उत्तीर्ण होगा|
“सकारात्मक सोचना या न सोचना हमारे मन के नियंत्रण में है और हमारा मन हमारे नियन्त्रण में है| अगर हम अपने मन से नियंत्रण हटा लेंगे तो मन अपनी मर्जी करेगा और हमें पता भी नहीं चलेगा की कब हमारे मन में नकारात्मक पेड़ उग गए है|”

Top 15 Power of Positive Thinking Quotes



And how a change in thoughts can lead to a change in life.

#15

“The day is what you make it! So why not make it a great one?” ~ Steve Schulte

#14

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

#13

“Being miserable is a habit; being happy is a habit; and the choice is yours.” ~ Tom Hopkins

#12

“You cannot tailor-make the situations in life but you can tailor-make the attitudes to fit those situations.” ~ Zig Ziglar

#11

“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” ~ John Wooden

#10

“We can’t escape pain; we can’t escape the essential nature of our lives. But we do have a choice. We can give in and relent, or we can fight, persevere, and create a life worth living, a noble life. Pain is a fact; our evaluation of it is a choice.” ~ Jacob Held

#9

“Each problem has hidden in it an opportunity so powerful that it literally dwarfs the problem. The greatest success stories were created by people who recognized a problem and turned it into an opportunity.” ~ Joseph Sugarman

#8

“The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

#7

“Optimism is the most important human trait, because it allows us to evolve our ideas, to improve our situation, and to hope for a better tomorrow.” ~ Seth Godin

#6

“I have for many years endeavored to make this vital truth clear; and still people marvel when I tell them that I am happy. They imagine that my limitations weigh heavily upon my spirit, and chain me to the rock of despair. Yet, it seems to me, happiness has very little to do with the senses. If we make up our minds that this is a drab and purposeless universe, it will be that, and nothing else. On the other hand, if we believe that the earth is ours, and that the sun and moon hang in the sky for our delight, there will be joy upon the hills and gladness in the fields because the Artist in our souls glorifies creation. Surely, it gives dignity to life to believe that we are born into this world for noble ends, and that we have a higher destiny than can be accomplished within the narrow limits of this physical life.” ~ Helen Keller

#5

“Nothing truly stops you.  Nothing truly holds you back.  For your own will is always within your control.  Sickness may challenge your body. But are you merely your body? Lameness may impede your legs. But you are not merely your legs. Your will is bigger than your legs. Your will needn’t be affected by an incident unless you let it.” ~ Epictetus

#4

“Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy. Human beings have the awesome ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that disempowers them or one that can literally save their lives.” ~ Anthony Robbins

#3

“Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in it.” ~ Groucho Marx

#2

“Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi

#1

“Welcome every morning with a smile. Look on the new day as another special gift from your Creator, another golden opportunity to complete what you were unable to finish yesterday. Be a self-starter. Let your first hour set the theme of success and positive action that is certain to echo through your entire day. Today will never happen again. Don’t waste it with a false start or no start at all. You were not born to fail.” ~ Og Mandino

(निराशा से निकलने और खुद को motivate करने के 16 तरीके)


16 ways to motivate yourself
If you want you can come out of demotivation
दोस्तों कई बार ऐसा होता है कि हम भले ही बड़े motivation के साथ कोई काम शुरू करें पर किन्ही कारणों से कुछ समय बाद हम अपना motivation lose कर देते हैं, और वापस track पर आना मुश्किल लगने लगता है. आज मैं आपके साथ ऐसी ही state से बाहर निकलने के 16 तरीके share कर रहा हूँ. ये पोस्ट  Leo Babauta ने अपने बेहद popular ब्लॉग Zen Habits पर लिखी है , इसका  title “Get Off Your Butt: 16 Ways to Get Motivated When You’re in a Slump” है और मैं यहाँ इसी पोस्ट का Hindi translation आपके साथ share कर रहा हूँ.

 निराशा से निकलने और खुद को motivate करने के 16 तरीके 

 हममें से सबसे अधिक motivated लोग भी- आप,मैं, Tony Robbins (a self-help expert like Shiv Khera) – कभी -कभार demotivated feel कर सकते हैं. यहाँ तक की , कभी-कभी हम इतना low feel कर सकते हैं  कि positive बदलाव के बारे में सोचना भी बहुत कठिन लगने लगता है.
पर ये निराशाजनक नहीं है: छोटे छोटे steps लेकर आप सकारात्मक बदलाव के रास्ते पर वापस आ सकते हैं.
हाँ , मैं जानता हूँ, कभी कभी ये असंभव लगता है. आपको कुछ करने का मन नहीं करता. मेरे साथ भी ये हुआ है,दरअसल अभी भी समय समय पर मैं ऐसा feel करता हूँ. आप अकेले नहीं हैं . लेकिन मैंने इस निराशा से बाहर निकलने के कुछ तरीके सीख लिए हैं, और हम आज उन्ही पर नज़र डालेंगे.
जब बीमारी , चोट या life में चल रही किसी और समस्या के कारण में व्यायाम नहीं कर पाता तो उसे वापस से शुरू करना कठिन होता है. कई बार, मैं उसके बारे में सोचना भी नहीं चाहता . लेकिन मैं हमेशा उस  feeling से उबरने का कोई ना कोई रास्ता निकाल लेता हूँ, और यहाँ ऐसी ही कुछ बाते हैं जो मेरे लिए मददगार साबित होती हैं.
 1. One Goal  एक लक्ष्य
जब भी मैं  थोडा down हुआ हूँ , मैंने पाया है कि अक्सर ऐसा इसलिए होता है क्योंकि मेरी life में एक साथ बहुत कुछ चल रहा होता है. मैं बहुत कुछ करने की कोशिश कर रहा होता हूँ. और ये मेरी energy और motivation को ख़तम कर देता है. शायद ये सबसे common mistake है जो लोग करते हैं: वो एक साथ बहुत कुछ करने की कोशिश करते हैं. यदि एक समय में दो या उससे अधिक लक्ष्य achieve करने का प्रयास करते हैं तो आप अपनी  ( लक्ष्य पाने के लिए दो सबसे महत्त्वपूर्ण चीजें ) energy और focus बनाये नहीं रख पाते.  ये संभव नहीं है – मैंने कई बार कोशिश की है. आपको अभी के लिए कोई एक लक्ष्य चुनना होगा, और पूरी तरह से उसपर focus करना होगा. मुझे पाता है ये कठिन है, पर मैं अपने experience से बता रहा हूँ. एक बार आप अपना अभी का निर्धारित लक्ष्य प्राप्त कर लें फिर उसके बाद आप अपने बाकी लक्ष्य प्राप्त कर सकते हैं.
2. Find Inspiration प्रेरणा खोजिये
मुझे उन लोगों से प्रेरणा मिलती है जिन लोगों already वो achieve कर लिया है जो मैं करना चाहता हूँ, या वो लोग जो वही कर रहे हैं जो मैं करना चाहता हूँ. मैं औरों के blogs, books,magazines पढता हूँ. मैं अपने goals को Google करता हूँ , और success stories पढता हूँ.  Zen Habits ऐसी ही जगहों में से एक है, सिर्फ मुझसे ही नहीं बल्कि अन्य कई readers से जिन्होंने अद्भुत चीजें प्राप्त की हैं.
3. Get Excited उत्साहित होइए
ये सुनने में बहुत obvious सी बात लगती है, पर ज्यादातर लोग इस बारे में अधिक नहीं  सोचते हैं: अगर आप निराशा से निकलना चाहते हैं, तो किसी लक्ष्य के लिए उत्साहित हो जाइये. पर अगर आप motivated नहीं feel करते हैं तो आप excited कैसे feel करेंगे? Well, इसकी शुरुआत दूसरों से प्रेरणा लेकर होती है, लेकिन आपको दूसरों से उत्साह लेकर उसे अपनी उर्जा में बदलना होगा.मैंने पाया है कि  मैं अपनी wife और अन्य लोगों से बात करके, इस बारे में ज्यादा से ज्यादा पढ़कर, और इसे  visualize (दिमाग  में  goal achieve करने से होने वाले फायदे को देखना ) करके कि  successful होना कैसा लगेगा, excited feel करने लगता हूँ. एक बार ये कर लिया तो बस इसी energy को आगे carry करने और आगे बढ़ने की ज़रुरत रहती है.
4.Build Anticipation अपेक्षा करें
ये सुनने में कुछ कठिन लग सकता है, और अकी लोग इस tip को skip कर देंगे. लेकिन ये सचमुच काम करती है. कई बार असफल प्रयासों के बाद इसी टिप की वजह से मैं cigarette पीना छोड़ पाया.अगर आपको अपना goal achieve करने की प्रेरणा मिल जाती है तो  तुरंत उसे प्राप्त करने का प्रयास ना करें. हममें से कई लोग excited होके आज ही अपना काम शुरू करना चाहेंगे. ये एक गलती है. Future की कोई date set कीजिये – एक या दो हफ्ते बाद , या एक महीना भी  – और उसे अपनी Start Date बनाइये. उसे कैलेण्डर पर mark कर लीजिये. उस date को लेकर उत्साहित होइए. उसे अपने जीवन की  सबसे important date बना लीजिये. इस बीच अपना प्लान बनाइये. और नीचे दिए गए कुछ steps follow कीजिये. क्योंकि अपनी start delay करके आप anticipation build करते हैं और अपने लक्ष्य के प्रति अपनी उर्जा और ध्यान बढाते हैं.
5. Post your goal  अपना लक्ष्य प्रकाशित करें
अपने goal का एक बड़ा सा print निकाल लें. अपना लक्ष्य कुछ ही शब्दों में लिखें , जैसे कोई मन्त्र  (“Exercise 15 mins. Daily”), और उसे अपने दीवार या फ्रिज पर चिपका दें. इसे अपने घर में अपने office में लगा लें उसे अपने computer के desktop पर लगा लें. आप अपने goals के लिए बड़े reminders लगाना चाहते हैं , ताकि  आप अपने goal पर focus कर पाएं और उसे लेकर excited रह पाएं. अपने goal से सम्बंधित कोई picture लगाना भी  helpful हो सकता है  (like a model with sexy abs, for example).
6.Commit Publicly सार्वजनिक रूप से प्रतिज्ञा लीजिये 
कोई भी दूसरों के सामने बुरा नहीं दिखना चाहता है . जो बात हमने publicly कही है उसे करने के लिए हम extra effort करते हैं. For example, जब मैं अपनी पहली मैराथन दौड़ दौड़ना चाहता था , तब मैंने अपने  local newspaper में इस बारे में एक column लिखना शुरू कर दिया. Guam की पूरी आबादी मेरे इस goal के बारे में जान गयी. अब मैं पीछे नहीं हट सकता था , हालांकि मेरी motivation कम -ज्यादा होती रही पर मैं इस goal को पकडे रहा और दौड़ complete की.आपको किसी newspaper में अपना goal commit करने की ज़रुरत नहीं है , पर आप इसे अपने family,friends, और co-workers से बता सकते हैं, और यदि आपका कोई blog है तो उसपर भी इस बारे में लिख सकते हैं.और खुद को जिम्मेदार ठेराइये – केवल एक बार commit मत करिए , बल्कि अपने progress के बारे में सभी को हर हफ्ते या महीने update करने के लिए भी commit करिए.
7. Think about it daily इस बारे में रोज़ सोचिये
यदि आप रोज़ अपने लक्ष्य के बारे में सोचते हैं तो उसके पूर्ण होने की संभावना कहीं अधिक है. इसीलिए अपने लक्ष्य को दीवार पर या desktop पर लगाना मददगार होता है . हर रोज़ खुद को reminder भेजना भी helpful होता है. और अगर आप रोज बस पांच मिनट भी ये छोटा सा काम करेंगे तो ये लगभग तय है की आपका लक्ष्य पूर्ण होगा.
8. Get Support.  मदद लीजिये
अकेले कुछ हांसिल करना कठिन होता है. जब मैंने मैराथन में दौड़ने का निश्चय किया था , तो मेरे साथ दोस्तों और परिवार का support था, और साथ ही Guam में दौड़ने वालों की एक अच्छी community भी थी  जो मेरे साथ दौड़ते थे और मुझे encourage करते थे. जब मैंने smoking quit करनी चाही तो मैंने एक online forum join कर लिया , जो मेरे लिए बहुत helpful रहा. और इस काम में मेरी wife Eva  ने हर कदम पर मेरा साथ दिया. मैं उसकी और अन्य लोगों की मदद के बिना ऐसा नहीं कर पाता. अपना support network खोजिये , अपने आस-पास  या online या दोनों जगह.
9. Realize that there’s an ebb and flow इस बात को समझिये की उतार-चढ़ाव आते रहते हैं
Motivation कोई ऐसी चीज नहीं है जो हमेशा आपके साथ रहे. ये आती है , जाती है और फिर आती है, ज्वार की तरह . इस बात को समझिये की भले ही ये चली जाए , पर वो हमेशा के लिए नहीं चली जाती . Motivation वापस आती है.  बस अपने लक्ष्य से जुड़े रहिये और motivation के वापस आने का इंतज़ार कीजिय. इस दौरान अपने लक्ष्य के बारे में पढ़िए , दूसरों से मदद मांगिये , और यहाँ बताई अन्य  कुछ चीजें कीजिये जब तक की आप का motivation वापस ना आ जाये.
10. Stick with it. लगे रहिये
आप चाहे जो कुछ भी करिए , पर हार नहीं मानिए. भले आप आज या इस हफ्ते बिलकुल  ही motivated ना feel कर रहे हों , पर अपना लक्ष्य छोड़िये नहीं. आपकी motivation फिर वापस आएगी . अपने लक्ष्य को एक लम्बी यात्रा की तरह देखिये , और बीच में जो demotivation  आता है वो महज़ एक speed-breaker है. छोटी मोती बाधाएं आने पर  आप यात्रा नहीं छोड़ते. लम्बे समय तक अपने लक्ष्य के साथ जुड़े रहिये , उतार-चढ़ाव पार कीजिये और आप वहां पहुँच जायेंगे.
11.Start small. Really small छोटे, बहुत छोटे से शुरुआत कीजिये
अगर आपको शुरुआत करने में दिक्कत  हो  रही है तो शायद इसकी वजह ये है की आप बहुत बड़ा सोच रहे हैं. यदि आप व्यायाम करना चाहता हैं, तो शायद आप सोच रहे हों की हफ्ते में पांच दिन intensely workout करना है. नहीं – इसकी जगह छोटे-छोटे baby steps लीजिये. सिर्फ दो मिनट व्यायाम कीजिये. मुझे पता है ये आपको अटपटा लग रहा होगा. ये इतना आसान है, आप fail नहीं हो सकते. पर आप इसे करिए . बस कुछ crunches, 2 pushups, और वहीँ थोड़ी सी jogging. जब आपने एक हफ्ते तक ये २ मिनट तक कर लेंगे , तो इसे बढाकर पांच मिनट कर दीजिये , और एक हफ्ते तक इसे कीजिये. एक महीने में आप 15-20 मिनट करने लगेंगे. सुबह जल्दी उठाना चाहते हैं ? सुबह पांच बजे उठने का मत सोचिये, इसकी जगह आप एक हफ्ते तक बस 10 मिनट पहले उठिए . एक बार आपने ये कर लिया , तो 10 मिनट और जल्दी उठिए. Baby Steps.
12.Build on small successes छोटी छोटी उपलब्धियों के साथ आगे बढिए
एक बार फिर , अगर आप एक हफ्ते तक छोटे लक्ष्य के साथ शुरू करेंगे तो आप सफल होंगे. अगर किसी बेहद आसान चीज से शुरुआत करेंगे तो आप fail नहीं हो सकते. भला कौन दो मिनट तक exercise नहीं कर सकता? ( यदि आप वो हैं, तो मैं माफ़ी मांगता हूँ) और आप successful feel करेंगे , आपको अन्दर से अच्छा लगेगा. इसी feeling के साथ और छोटे-छोटे steps लेते  जाइये . For example : अपनी exercise routine में दो-तीन मिनट add करिए. हर एक step के साथ (और हर स्टेप कम से कम एक हफ्ते चलना चाहिए), और आप और भी successful feel करेंगे. हर एक स्टेप बहुत बहुत छोटा रखिये और आप fail नहीं होंगे. दो महीने बाद , आपके छोटे छोटे कदम आपको बहुत सारी progress और success दिलाएंगे
13.Read about it daily. रोज़ इसके बारे में पढ़ें
जब मैं अपना motivation lose करता हूँ , मैं अपने लक्ष्य से सम्बंधित कोई किताब या ब्लॉग पढता हूँ. ये मुझे प्रेरित करता है और मुझे दृढ बनता है. किसी वजह से आप जो कुछ भी पढ़ते हैं वो आपको उस विषय में प्रेरित करता है और आपका ध्यान केन्द्रित करने में मदद करता है. इसलिए अगर आप पढ़ सकते हैं तो रोज़ अपने लक्ष्य के बारे में पढ़िए , खासतौर से तब जब आप motivated ना feel कर रहे हों.
14.Call for help when your motivation ebbs  जब प्रेरणा कम हो तब मदद मांगिये
समस्या है? मदद मांगिये. मुझे email करिए. कोई online forum join करिए. अपने लिए कोई partner खोजिये. अपनी माँ को call कीजिये. इससे मतलब नहीं है की सामने वाला कौन है , बस अपनी समस्या बताइए , इस बारे में बात करना आपके लिए helpful होगा. उनकी advice मांगिये . उनसे आपको demotivated state से निकालने के लिए मदद करने के लिए कहिये. ये काम करता है.
15.Think about the benefits, not the difficulties. फायदों के बारे में सोचिये परेशानियों के बारे में नहीं
एक common problem है कि हम ये सोचते हैं कि कोई चीज कितनी कठिन है . Exercise करना बहुत कठिन लगता है ! इसके बारे में सोचना ही आपको थका देता है.पर ये सोचना कि बजाये की कोई चीज कितनी कठिन है , ये सोचिये की उसके कितने फायदे हैं.   For Example, ये सोचने की  जगह कि  व्यायाम करना कितना कठिन है;आप ये सोचिये की ये करने के बाद आप कितना अच्छा feel करेंगे, और long run में आप कितने healthier और slimmer होंगे. किसी चीज के फायदे आपको energize कर देंगे.
16.Squash negative thoughts; replace them with positive ones. नकारात्मक विचारों को त्यागिये और उन्हें सकारात्मक विचारों से बदल दीजिये
अपने विचारों को monitor करना ज़रूरी है. आप जो negative self-talk करते हैं, जो दरअसल आपको demotivate कर रहा है  उसे पहचानिए. कुछ दिन बस ये जानने में बिताइए कि आपके अन्दर कौन कौन से नकारात्मक विचार हैं, और फिर कुछ दिनों  बाद उन्हें एक bug की तरह अपने अन्दर से निकालिए , और फिर उन्हें corresponding positive thought से replace कर दीजिये . अगर आप सोचते हैं कि ,” ये बहुत कठिन है” तो उसे ” मैं ये कर सकता हूँ” से बदल दीजिये . अगर वो Leo इसे कर सकता है , तो मैं भी! ये कुछ अटपटा सुने देता है , पर ये काम करता है. सचमुच.
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