Category: Random Thoughts

Sometimes, achieving a major goal or establishing a new habit requires multiple small adjustments and habits.

For instance, if your goal is to exercise daily but you struggle to find time or energy, you might need to start by making an effort to wake up early each day. This can lead to a more productive start to your day, better time management, and ultimately more time and energy to work out.

Similarly, to enhance my writing skills and develop a writing habit, I have started writing a blog post every day.

It is beneficial to set small goals that serve as stepping stones and provide valuable learning experiences, ultimately helping you achieve your larger goals. As the saying goes, “The best way to eat an elephant is piece by piece.” Therefore, consider your desired big goal or habit and identify the small habits that will support its realization.

Jim Rohn once said, “What is easy to do is also easy not to do.”

Consistency plays a crucial role here.

If you consistently engage in a task, it will gradually become easier. Conversely, if you lack consistency, it will become easier to avoid that task as time goes on.

Consider the numerous benefits that come with adopting a new habit or pursuing any desired goal, and simply take action towards it, without hesitation.

Since as far back as I can remember, I’ve always felt like the same person.

Even though I’ve grown, learned, gained wisdom, and picked up many skills over the years, deep down, I haven’t really changed from my preschool days.

If you met someone who knew me a long time ago, I’m pretty sure they would say that I’m still the same. I find comfort in this feeling of staying true to myself.

While life naturally brings changes, I make sure to hold onto who I really am. I focus on doing things that genuinely make me happy and behaving in a way that reflects my true self.

In life, we often learn to fit in or face events that really impact us. While these things are understandable, I believe it’s important to reconnect with our core, with what makes us who we are.

It’s within that space that true happiness lies, like embracing the essence of the young child we were before the world influenced us.

Making a conscious effort to be true to ourselves is exciting and often necessary to reach our full potential. As Dr. Myles Munroe wisely said, “Your future is not in front of you. It’s inside of you.”

Anything is possible.

That’s what I like to remind myself from time to time. I’ve seen it with my own eyes – I’ve witnessed the wildest dreams come true and people achieving their ambitious goals.

Regardless of how improbable something may seem or how many odds are stacked against you, it remains within the realm of possibility.

However, it’s important to acknowledge that this possibility applies to both positive and negative outcomes. I’ve experienced things I would consider “bad” that I never thought were possible before. It could be losing in sports, failing a class, or falling out of shape – anything is possible, even the negative.

It’s crucial not to believe that certain things can’t happen to you. Taking the right actions is essential in preventing unfavorable circumstances. If you choose to neglect the necessary steps to avoid these outcomes, they become more likely to occur.

Never underestimate the effort and actions required to succeed, but also be mindful of the effort and actions that can lead to failure.

Anything is possible.

Sometimes, when I visit a department store or similar establishment, the employees often ask if I need assistance in locating items.

While there are instances when I am indeed searching for a specific item without knowing its location, I usually decline their help and state that I’m fine on my own.

Although it would be more convenient and time-saving to accept their assistance, I derive enjoyment from independently exploring the store and locating items by myself. Discovering something on my own within the store is fulfilling and adds to the overall experience.

In life, there will be moments where the support of others proves invaluable and can simplify our journey. However, it’s important to also embrace the opportunity to embark on personal journeys and accomplish tasks independently. There is a sense of fulfillment in relying on our own skills and resources. While it is acceptable to seek help when truly necessary, it is equally essential to dare to tackle challenges on our own.

There are still times when I am at home in the evening, and I have this feeling like I have homework to do or that I should be studying for a test or writing a paper.

The thing is, I’m not in school anymore.

Maybe this feeling stems from spending over 25 years in school, countless nights of doing homework, writing papers, and studying for tests. It’s as if those things are ingrained in me now. In a way, I’m institutionalized.

However, these are still good habits to have. Perhaps the time I spent doing academic tasks in the evening was well worth it. Just because I’m no longer in school doesn’t mean I can’t still have “homework” every evening.

My “homework” can be anything I’m currently passionate about. It can involve doing things every day that I know will help me reach my goals and promote personal growth.

Don’t let the end of formal education hinder your continuous learning. Channel the energy and time you dedicated to academics for years into something relevant in your life now. Embrace the spirit of a child who is always learning and growing. Engage in some form of “homework” tonight.