Strive

Last week I read this post by Jason at The Jason Show.  It intrigued me and it's been on my mind since I read it.  All the comments were great too and one in particular stuck with me as much as Jason's post.  It was by Jenn at Juggling Life, who inspires me quite a lot.  If you haven't read the post yet you should stop by to read it when you have time.

Basically the idea is to pick a focus word to help with attaining goals.  The word could be anything that means something to the person using it.  Something that is a reminder to stay on track with what's trying to be accomplished.

After I read Jason's post I was trying to come up with a focus word for me.  I pondered on Jason's chosen words of Release and Replace.  I have already practiced Release in my life, I'm pretty good at it actually.  I thought Replace could work, because I do have a couple habits I'd like to replace with different ones, but it just didn't feel right.  I also checked out the whole list of words that singer Christine Kane posted last year.  The one word that struck me instantly and has stayed with me the past few days is the word I read in Jenn's comment about how her word would be Strive.  That word hit me like lightning! 

There is so much I want to do, so much I want to accomplish.  I need to exercise regularly to combat borderline high blood pressure, borderline diabetes and to lose weight.  I want to learn to use Photoshop.  I want to write everyday to improve my skills and tell my story.  I have goals for my blog.  I have other goals waiting in the wings.

I will Strive to accomplish things I need and desire to do.

The word Strive feels positive to me.  It's a good strong word that makes me feel motion.  When I say that word to myself it makes me stop and ask myself if what I'm doing is helping me Strive toward my goals.   While getting toward the end of my work out on Monday I considering cutting it short.  The word Strive popped in to my head and I knew I had to keep going.  I knew I had to Strive toward regular (and complete) workouts.

The power of positive thinking has worked for me in the past and I know it can work for me now.  The trick is to remember to use it!

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Comments

[Lisa]

Excellent word choice! I need to follow your example. I, too, have much I want to accomplish, then it's always far too easy to "cut it short" in the effort. Good luck with ALL your goals ... and remembering to think positive!

[Meg B]

Great choice! Strive is a great word, you're right. Very positive. Keep striving toward your goals and kick some workout butt!

[noble pig]

This is a wonderful idea and I do believe by writing things down we strive for them. Can't wait to hear more about it. Be strong!!

[Mental P Mama]

I LOVE this. Strive is my new word for the year.

[joanne]

I love this idea...can't decide on inspire or intent...I'm working on it!