No matter which path you choose; the shortest or the longest. It doesn’t matter if this path crosses a forest, a mountain or a beach; there will always be obstacles. This is because life is a winding journey. There may be quiet and sunny days, but also rains and storms. Despite all this, don’t give up. Your will must be uncompromising and you must not back down. In life there is time for everything except surrender.
In the psychology of motivation it is important to know that no engine is as powerful as the energy that combines emotions, thoughts and behaviors towards the same goal, this is because there is no obstacle to resist if you face it with confidence, taking into account what you deserve.
- Yes.
- It is not always easy to maintain this attitude.
- Because sometimes you can forget your psychological strengths and abilities.
There may be an unexpected turn of events in your destiny and you may lose control of your reality and suddenly be overwhelmed by fear. The question is: how to deal with these situations? And also: what’s the best way to never give up?
“Our bodies are our gardens, our wills are our gardeners. “William Shakespeare
In life there is time and opportunities for many things, be happy and unhappy. Laughing and heartbroken. Love and hatred, admiration and mistrust.
Your steps and mind have probably taken you to many places and to experience many things you didn’t expect. Every day, you learn and unlearn, and you correct and make new mistakes.
In this succession of cycles and stages of life, there is a kind of co-pilot who is always with you: your will. It encourages you not to give up and becomes your engine in difficult situations so you can keep moving forward.
However, according to a study by Maastricht University in the Netherlands, the will sometimes weakens; this psychological dimension is directly related to emotions. And, of course, the atmosphere doesn’t always accompany it. There are days when anxiety weighs heavily, as do sadness and frustration.
In those moments it is easy to give up, think that nothing is worth it and that it is better to stay still and let the storm fall on you, but that is not acceptable, so never give up.
According to the APA (American Psychology Association), most researchers define the will that can prevent you from giving up as follows:
A useful mantra not to give up in difficult times is to repeat “I can”. You have what it takes to face, act, solve and overcome. People aren’t born knowing how to be strong, but sometimes you find no choice but to get up and fight.
Albert Bandura stressed the importance of working in self-efficiency. It’s just relying on your own ability to achieve something, improve you, and succeed. He gave a very illustrative example of how this psychological dimension can help.
Imagine that you are in a room where there is only one exit and it is closed, it is a very old and rusty door. You have a hundred keys, but only one will open the door for you and let you out.
Self-efficacy is a guarantee that sooner or later you’ll find this key, it can take time, and you may have to try the 99 until you find the one that opens the door for you, but you still don’t give up
You have to be realistic, because there are times when giving up and backing up or backing up in certain battles is not only appropriate, but healthy, yet you have to keep moving forward and being brave. So don’t give up!
People often say that sometimes you have to lose a battle to win the war. Life offers unforgettable moments, but can go from calm to storm in seconds. Right now, there is no choice but to put on the cloak of hope and dance in the rain, waiting for the embrace of the morning sun.
Remember that there will always be a tomorrow as long as you don’t give up and be bold and brave. Keep that in mind.