Feeling Demotivated?

Yeah, there are times that we feel so down and low in spirit. We have so many things we passionately want to do and try, but some things are going in the way. I'm not skilled enough to do this. I'm not as good as them to create that. I keep on messing up. 

You Know, It's Okay to Fall Down...

Of course, you do consider giving up. Ah, it's normal that it crossed your mind. You imagined flipping the tables and just walking out of it for good. But I want you to know that it's okay to stumble and fall down. What matters is how you stand back up. Here is a wisdom I really love to quote:

"Rest if your must, but don't you quit."

I always remind myself that whenever I feel like I'm going down in despair, it's okay to go down. Hide beneath the bed sheets and be sad. Cry a few drops and wash away the frustrations with it. It is fine to retreat after a loss and rest.

Like our bodies repair itself after a good night's sleep, when our spirit is finally replenished, we must put our best armors back and pursue our victory — a passion you're dying to achieve, a skill you want to learn, a dream you have since childhood. So do not delay your next attack. Do not procrastinate.

Sometimes, You Just Need to Breathe

If you are becoming emotionally drained, physically exhausted, or spiritually discouraged, a couple of inhales and exhales can calm your body and mind.

"Inhale. Exhale."

Try it. Close your eyes. Inhale as deep as you can, feel your chest as air fills it up. Then exhale, withdrawing all your frustrations along with it.

Sometimes, You Just Need to be Consistent

"Consistency.
Being passionate at first is good.
But being passionate until the end brings fruit.
Don't stop. Keep pursuing."
—Joena

A wish will still be a wish unless you put action to make it happen. So even if your progress is so slow, or you are tired of trying, or you're running low on resource, keep calm. A small improvement is still an improvement. How can you expect to harvest when you stop watering the field you sown? 

Sometimes, Your Just Need to Trust in the Process

Here's a great advice from Peng Joon:

"How to Master Any Skill:
Set an intention.
Then comes practice. Then comes failing.
Then comes learning. Then it's habit.
Then it becomes easy.
Then it's engraved in you."
—Peng Joon

So remember, stop doubting yourself. Stop judging yourself. We always tell others not to judge the book by its cover; thus, we must not underestimate ourselves before we even try. Do it.