Determination is being resolved to do something. It is an inner strength that helps people stay on course toward their objectives and goals.
Determination can give people courage to take action. Determination can also clear vision and create strong focus for the power to pursue goals in spite of any obstacles that arise.
A determined person does not let their emotions get in the way of pursuing their goals. Determination can give mental and moral strength, and the ability to look at various options, and do whatever makes sense.
How can we have a strong sense of determination for our objectives and goals?
First, let’s reassure and motivate ourselves. We can be determined when there are things we want to achieve, and less affected by the environment around us.
Second, have the feeling of power and self-confidence. Empowering statements and expressions can make us strong and capable. Adversities and roadblocks can challenge us in new ways and help us to step out of our comfort zone, making us stronger and even more determined.
Third, be willing to experience failures and view them as part of the success process. It’s important to consider failures as merely lessons learned. Don’t let past failures get in your way. Fear of making mistakes can weaken determination and lead to bad decisions.
Fourth, take control and defuse negative thoughts and replace them with positive thoughts. Look for solutions and try to see positive alternatives. Negativity creates limitations. Never look at things with skepticism. That only makes it harder to recognize good opportunities. Remember that attitude is the key ingredient to achieve what we want. It will determine how we deal with our failures, achievement and success.
Fifth, be assertive and take responsibility four your own actions.
Sixth, be persistent and never give up. Stay focused on your goals no matter how challenging. Make decisions and stick to them.
Seventh, devote your time appropriately to the required tasks. Whatever you endeavor to put into a plan will reflect on how it turns out. Never waste your time doing something half-heartedly. It’s better to take on fewer tasks and concentrate on doing them well than to attempt many things at the same time.
At our working places as well as in our daily life, determination is vital to the success of the goals we look for.
MS NGUYỄN THẾ THIỆU / USA
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