4 Inspiring Stories to Read If You Feel like Giving Up
When life isn’t going according to plan, sometimes it feels like there’s no way forward. Check out these stories to help you get out of that rut.
We’ve all been there, when it hasn’t been your day and you just feel like giving up. Maybe you aren’t achieving your fitness goals as fast as you feel you should, or your career is not progressing the way you want. Finding the willpower to keep going can be difficult.
Here are four inspiring blogs to help get you back on track when you’ve hit your physical or mental wall.
1. Imperfection is more than enough
When you are struggling to find motivation it’s important to take a step back and know that complete perfection is a waste of time. Understanding that no one is perfect and mastering the art of imperfection will help you set achievable goals you can be proud of.
2. Understand your purpose
Why are you doing what you’re doing? Once you understand this, it will become much easier to find motivation and drive. As Brooke Rosenbauer explains, letting go of the goals that no longer serve you will set you free and you’ll no longer feel like giving up.
“True health – both mental and physical – is about trade-offs.”Brooke Rosenbauer, Reebok employee, Fitness Nutrition Specialist and Health Coach
3. Defy the odds
As someone who never gave up, para-cyclist Denise Schindler’s comeback story might be just the medicine you need. Let her determination and drive show you that nothing is impossible if you know how to fight.
“The reality is we’re all fighting back. The choice is yours not to tap out. My goal is to show you that you can always get back up after falling down.”Denise Schindler, Paralympic Medalist
4. Live in the now
Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone is one thing, being pushed out of it is something else entirely. See how Mohamad Ghobn overcame the odds and why he believes when life hits you, your strength of mind will pick you up.
“Today is what I can change. Today is what I need to focus on and my actions today will determine my future.”Mohamad Ghobn, adidas Employee
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