“I just feel like quitting Shirl,” she said, wiping the tears away.
“I’ve had enough. I’m over it.”
“I’ve put so much work into this and my creativity is being squashed. I’m at the point where I just can’t be bothered.”
Ever feel like this?
If so, here are a few mindset tips to help:
Remember, some days just feel heavier than others.
On those days, quitting can feel like the quickest way to stop the pain.
But most of the time, we don’t want to quit the goal.
We just want the negative feelings to go away.
Years ago, I attended a couple of Vipassana meditation retreats. One of the things we learned was, “This too shall pass”.
Keep that in mind. Our emotions don’t stay the same.
Here’s another great mantra, “Don’t quit when you’re tired. Quit when you’re done. And you’re not done yet”.
When it all feels too much, and you’re feeling overwhelmed, shrink it down.
Don’t look at the whole mountain. Just look at the next 10 minutes.
What can you do in the next 10 minutes to distract yourself?
I know it’s hard when you feel like this, however, please reach out before you walk away.
Hard moments soften when shared.
A breakdown isn’t failure. It’s feedback.
It’s a message that something needs rest, support or a reset.
You started for a reason. The reason hasn’t changed.
You are stronger than you feel today. Hold on. Pause if you need to.
Just don’t quit today.
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