There’s a tendency for us to lose sign of what really matters even when we’re incredibly passionate about something. We may have a goal or an ambition that we’re working steadfastly towards but then there are things that may detail us along the line. Usually, at that point, we need something that reminds us of why we wanted that goal and ambition in the first place.
I’ve never really had a distinct “I must make it in life moment.” For as long as I can remember, I’ve always liked the soft and easy life. I like being able to provide for my needs. I like the idea of not getting something because I don’t feel like having it at the time, and not because I cannot afford it. That is the kind of life that appeals to me, and what has fuelled my need to work hard.
But, more than anything, my family feeds that energy to “make it in life.” I think of all the amazing things I could do for them, and I’m filled with this burst of energy. Being able to provide for them is what gives me happiness. I remember when I was growing up, and had to stand in despair while my sister cried because there was an excursion or some field trip her mates were all going for, and she couldn’t go because she did not pay the fee for the trip.
I knew then that every waking moment of my life afterwards would be tailored towards making sure that there would never be a repeat of that incident. It gives me joy to know that there’s nothing the need that is beyond their reach because they have a sister who can provide for them. My sisters, just like me, love books more than most things in the world. And recently, I found a bookstore with an eye-catching book deal.
All that was in my mind was how I could get this book deal, and watch my sisters’ face light up in absolute glee because for the next year at the very least, they will not be a day they do not have fun books to read. Anyway, this is what fuels me to better and also with the decisions I make.
What’s one thing in your life at the moment that you think you need to sacrifice to be able to move forward?
When it comes to this, and it may sound funny, but it may just be my need to sleep. I get stressed out so easily by things, and the moment a situation feels overwhelming, I simply shut everyone out and take a much needed nap or simply rest. And I think sacrificing this is pivotal to whatever chances I have at a truly productive life.
And then maybe my need to always procrastinate things. Procrastination is tempting. Deeply tempting. “There’s time,” your mind whispers to you, and you have that strong urge to keep pushing things to different times because you have 24 hours. I’m learning every day that this is not the case, and in the spirit of not cheating nature, I’ve come to understand that a task pushed to some other time is simply time taken away from some other productive task that could have been done.
Anyway, this has been fun. While we all keep working hard to have a better life, I hope we never lose sight of what matters, and never lose motivation when it comes to our goals. And that we remember to put ourselves first and prioritize rest even while we’re steady on the grind. The weekend is upon us. Make the most of it, yeah?
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