Post Image
  People won’t always cheer your decisions. Sometimes, you’ll have to pursue your aims in the face of loud, opposing voices. It can be hard to keep going when these negative signs are amplified.
Read more about Monday Motivation
How do you reach for success when these things are a part of your reality? How should you respond when it feels like the world is against you? Here are a few steps you can take to stay ahead of the discouraging voices and actors and win despite them.

Work Towards Clearly Defined Goals

The more clearly defined your goals are, the easier they are to pursue—even in the face of opposition. When your milestones and parameters for success are spelt out, you may understand what it takes to attain them. It’s like having a strong anchor. The stronger the anchor you’re holding on to, the less likely you are to be blown away by the waves.

Visualize Your Goals

It’s even easier to focus on goals despite opposition if you constantly visualize success. A clear mental picture of you achieving success will motivate you to keep going like nothing else will. That’s because your mind is more persuaded by images than it is by ideas and text.
Sign up to the Connect Nigeria daily newsletter

Find A Supportive Network

Limit the volume of naysayer signals you’re exposed to by cultivating a network of supportive friends and colleagues. By constantly engaging with like-minded people who want you to win, you’ll build a positive atmosphere that can fuel your pursuit of success.

Consume Positive And Helpful Content

This is about replacing draining negativity with positive, forward-looking material. Read, watch, and listen to media that can help you see that your vision is attainable. Also, learn from content that shows you how to pursue your target the right way. Building capacity and imbibing a can-do attitude are steps you can take to increase your chances of succeeding.

Be Calm When Setbacks Happen

Setbacks may tempt you to heed the calls of critics to quit. If you believe your goals are worth chasing down, you shouldn’t surrender to their opinions. Instead, remain calm, and quietly access your progress so far. Find out what caused you to fall or fail, learn from your mistakes, and carry on pursuing your goals.

Final Words

Don’t despair if the opposition to realizing your dreams seems great. If your evaluation has shown that your target is worth pursuing, you can follow the tips we’ve shared here to sustain your journey to eventual success. Featured Image Source: England Athletics
Got a suggestion? Contact us: editor@connectnigeria.com

You might also like:
This article was first published on 15th March 2021

ikenna-nwachukwu

Ikenna Nwachukwu holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He loves to look at the world through multiple lenses- economic, political, religious and philosophical- and to write about what he observes in a witty, yet reflective style.


Comments (0)

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *