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The Quitting Zone
November 8, 2005
Have you ever had a goal, worked really hard to achieve it,
persevered through the ups and downs along the way, and
then at some stage it all seems too hard and you doubt
whether you will ever achieve the goal and so you give up??
This is "The Quitting Zone".
The funny thing about The Quitting Zone is that it almost
always occurs just before you will succeed. The difficulty
is that you cannot see that success is close ... hence why
quitting seems like a great option at that point.
The Quitting Zone is a very common stage people go through
when striving to achieve a challenging goal - so how do you
pass through the Quitting Zone and get to the other side?
* Re-clarify - take time out to remind yourself why you
want to achieve the goal ... what will be the positive
impact. How much do you want it?
* Don't fight it - if we accept that The Quitting Zone is a
natural phase then there is no need to struggle with it.
Choose to pass through with ease. Know that this is
temporary and your journey WILL get easier again.
* Celebrate - take time to celebrate how far you have come.
The Quitting Zone is so tempting because we usually forget
how much we have already achieved. Write down what you have
already accomplished, what obstacles you have overcome and
use these to fuel your confidence as you make the last
steps towards success.
* Engage Support - friends, family, work colleague, mentor,
life coach etc. When things feel tough it is essential to
have other people to give you encouragement, to help you
keep focused on the ultimate outcome.
* Keep Moving Forward - one step at a time. Before you know
it you will have passed through The Quitting Zone.
Have an inspiring week!
Linda
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