In a world where sharing any and everything is the norm, announcing every milestone seems to be the trend. We like to share because we are proud of our journey, and we want feedback or validation so that we know that it is okay to celebrate this step. That said, there is also power in not sharing all the wins. By putting every move on the airwaves, we leave ourselves vulnerable to opinions, judgments and sometimes doubt that pulls from motivation.
By keeping it private, our focus stayed on the work and not getting distracted. Some research even indicates that when we talk about our goals too soon, the mind tricks itself into believing it has achieved the goal already, resulting in a kind of A premature feeling of success can drain motivation. In this sense, privacy is a discipline—it is training—building on your ability to hold the line and then relying on your momentum.
When I came back from school today, the rain had blown trash around my house. This weather usually brings garbage from the streets and leaves them nearby, polluting the environment. No matter how much of a mad day it had been, I was determined to at least try and keep my surroundings tidy!
I got my little waste bag out and began collecting the crumbs and trash from the road. Since I try to clean the area regularly it was one of those times you stand up outside and feel okay to continue your routine, rain or shine. Being proud of my square mile and practicing discipline in the little things that I can control every day feels like a pretty good trophy to keep for yourself, sans a press release on how to feel fulfilled. Greetings to @cleanplanet
