•  
A+ A A-

Beat Discouragement Fast: Simple Tips to Overcome It

Beat Discouragement Fast: Simple Tips to Overcome It

One of the biggest obstacles standing in the way of our personal progress is discouragement.

Whether you're trying to form a new habit (reading, meditation, exercise, waking up early) or taking on a meaningful project, or just getting your life in order… discouragement is one of the biggest reasons you'll get stopped.

Here's the “bad” news: discouragement is unavoidable. You will encounter it on your path, if you're taking on anything challenging or meaningful. It's part of the meaningful path. I actually don't think it's really bad news, it's just how the path looks.

And here's the good news: discouragement isn't a problem. It's a property of learning, of growth, of trying. Just like heat is a property of the sun or fire.

Discouragement is a property of caring and having hope.

So with that in mind, how do we deal with it when we encounter discouragement on our path?

Some people will just crush hope, and try not to care or get optimistic. If we don't hope, we can't get let down right? But that just means our hearts are shut down. Similarly, they might not even try… because if you try, you might fail, right? But that just means we can't create any new possibilities that we care about.

The way to deal with discouragement isn't to shut down our hearts to trying or caring or hoping… it's to take it as part of the package. Just like a hurt heart is a part of loving, or soreness is a part of exercising. When we care, and hope, and try… we will get discouraged.

Then when it comes, just let yourself feel it. Take care of it — do you need a hot cup of tea, a talk with a friend or a therapist, some love? Let discouragement be an opportunity to practice loving yourself and taking care of yourself.

Then care and try again. Get your heart back to hope & possibility. Take the next small step. Create something new, one tiny movement at a time.

Discouragement isn't the end of the journey — it's a place to stop and lick your wounds, tend to your heart, catch your breath, and then start again.

You've got this. 

Credit

Zen Habits is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. My name is Leo Babauta. I live in Davis, California with my wife and six kids, where I eat vegan food, write, run, and read. Source

Posting on CrystalWind.ca ©2024. All rights reserved. Please do not reproduce any content without written permission. The article's title was crafted by CrystalWind.ca.

Pin It

Liked this article? Dive deeper into personal growth and wellness! Check out CrystalWind.ca for spiritual wisdom or explore AromaWorx.ca for natural well-being tips. Spread the positivity—share this with friends on their happiness journey!

Let’s Chat! Drop Your Thoughts Below! Scroll down to comment

Keep CrystalWind.ca free—your gift matters now!
Help us spread light today. Thank you, supporters!

Follow this blog

Featured Writers

Thank You for Visiting CrystalWind!

We’re honored to be part of your journey.

Share your thoughts at .

Let’s grow together!

Imagine a world of inspiration and healing, free for all—made possible by YOU!
Donate Now—Ignite the Magic at CrystalWind.ca!

Support CrystalWind.ca Today!

Unlock Your Light: Join Lightworkers Worldwide on CrystalWind.ca!

Call For Writers

Call For Writers!

Follow Us!

Featured This Month

Page:

Leo

Leo

LEO July 23 - August 22 Read more

Lammas

Lammas

Lammas Ritual Celebrated August 1st. Lammas is also known as Lughnasadh, La... Read more

Cinnabar

Cinnabar

The Merchant's Stone Cinnabar is said to attract abundance, gently increasi... Read more

Lugh - Celtic God Of The Sun

Lugh - Celtic God Of The Sun

The god Lugh was worshiped in Ireland as a deity of the sun. This connection... Read more

Birth Totem - Salmon

Birth Totem - Salmon

Birth Totem Salmon Read more

The Season of Lammas

The Season of Lammas

The season of Lammas (also called Lughnasadh) begins on August 1st and conti... Read more

Sun in Leo

Sun in Leo

An Overview of Sun Sign Characteristics for Leo Read more

The Hazel Tree: August 5 - September 1

The Hazel Tree: August 5 - September 1

Celtic Symbol : The Rainbow Salmon Read more

Ripe Berries Moon

Ripe Berries Moon

Sturgeon - Garnet and Iron - Raspberry - Red July 23 to August 22 Th... Read more

Lammas by The Hedgewitch

Lammas by The Hedgewitch

Although in the heat of a Mid-western summer it might be difficult to discer... Read more

Red Raspberry

Red Raspberry

Reminds you to be grateful for all of life’s ups and downs. Read more

Larimar

Larimar

The Atlantis Stone - The Dolphin Stone Found exclusively in the Dominica... Read more

Lughnasadh (Lammas) - The Celtic Harvest Fes…

Lughnasadh (Lammas) - The Celtic Harvest Festival

The Celtic harvest festival on August 1st takes its name from the Irish god ... Read more

Lughnasadh Meditation

Lughnasadh Meditation

The Seventh Sabbat of the Wheel is Lughnasadh. Lughnasadh is celebrated on A... Read more

X

Right Click

No right click