Don't give up!
Hi everyone,
I thought I would share my thoughts tonight as I have been a bit discouraged until a week ago. I had only written one post since I started two months ago and my motivation was declining week after week. Despite all my reading and watching about motivation in general, I could not find again this sparkling energy that I had when I first signed up on WA. Life comes also sometimes into your way and it is so easy to waste your energy and loose your motivation if you are not careful enough.
I have realised that no matter how much knowledge you have on how to motivate yourself, motivation will only show up if you are actually "doing" what you are supposed to do. It doesn't matter if you are not doing it right as long as you are trying and actually DOING it!
I had a little conversation with my mentor on WA (who I'm sure will recognise himself :)), and during the last week I have been writing 4 articles at the same time, went trough 3 training courses so far and got 3 comments on my first post...I also went from 2079th to 1685th on WA within a few days!...and my motivation is getting stronger and stronger every day.
So start writing and posting and dreaming again now! Don't wait for the motivation to come, it's already within you and just awaiting for you to turn it on!
Have a lovely day!
Diane
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Hi Diane,
So glad to hear you've got back on track.
Speaking for myself, I've gone through similar experiences - I've had so many days when I doubt that I can make my site a success, but I just keep trying to move forward.
I always tell myself that if, at the end of a day, I'm further forward than I was at the start of the day, then that day has been a success.
The whole WA process is a journey - it was never going to be an overnight success, so keep going and you will achieve your goals.
I think Kyle said somewhere that the only people who don't make it are those who give up. So best of luck to you, keep believing and if there's anything that you need help with, just ask and someone will know the answer.
And, as you've said yourself - Don't give up!!
Best wishes
John
Thanks a lot John! I agree with you, it's just about making that little baby step every day and having this feeling that you have done something at the end of the day no matter how small it is! And also about keeping your goal in mind, I forget to remind me sometimes what is the long term goal as well :)
Thank you again for your support and I will make sure to come back to you if I need anything!
All the best on WA!
Diane
Good job Diane! We all go through these down periods. And it's OK to visit them. You just don't want to live in those moments. That's the great thing about this community. We're all here to encourage each other.
Thanks Eddy! This is so true, WA is an amazing community indeed. It is exactly the kind of support I need! And you are right there will always be moments where I will feel less motivated but it's ok. Its just about never giving up :)
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I can totally relate Diane, I'm sure most of us go through this. Glad to hear your motivation is back, keep your head up Diane:)
Thank you for your kind words Jazmin! It's nice to read them :) and yes we all go through these moments in our life and its ok! We just need to remember why we are doing what we are doing :) and it does help!
Best wishes :)
You're welcome Diane:)