Discouragement comes in many different forms; friends, enemies, failing to accomplish goals, feeling let down, etc.
With each disappointment it is often harder to pick yourself up. It becomes even more difficult if you don't have a solid support system of friends and family to help lift your spirit when you are down.
2014 caused me to really do some deep thinking and focus on self awareness. What are my flaws? What are my strengths? Its easy to be self critical and allow self loathing into the mix. Things often feel worthless when you become discouraged.
The first thing I've discovered is that I take things too hard. I was turned down for a blogging position that I was really excited about. I took it pretty hard and stopped trying to write or network. No one should be able to discourage me from my goals if I am focused. Its very important to always stay positive even when one door is shut.
Things often happen that you don't anticipate and no one ever wants to fail. Writing to me is a great way to focus my thoughts and goals. I've learned through the past months that writing is for me, not anyone else. I want to be able to connect and help people, but if I am writing for others than I'm not writing my best.
So for 2015 - I will not let others discourage me from things I enjoy and want to excel at!
