PERSISTENT IN WORKS: What to do when you don't feel like it.

That skeptical feeling (doubt, uncertainties) that invades your mind when you feel like giving up and letting your guard down can be annoying as it puts you at a corner and decreases your productivity.

It screams at you by informing your body, soul and spirit that you should give up on whatever work or pursuit of life you're engaged with especially when there's no notable progress. You know that feeling, right? 

Everybody has what he/she wants out of life and many chase after it, but we can't outsmart life on this regard of feeling down stricken, discouraged and wearied on our journey through life.

I've been there so many times, recently even. But thanks to my recent experience, I've learnt something very crucial that will keep me going whenever I feel stuck or feel like giving up. And that's what I'll be unveiling in today's article.

You'll learn what to do whenever you feel like throwing in the towel. There's an approach you can apply to your life at the weakening phase of life.

Here are a few outlined measures.

WHEN YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE IT; Do it still.

Do it still even when you don't feel like it. 

Business may not be working out well as before.

It may seem you aren't making progress with the skill you acquired or your place of work.

That project on your hands might look frightening to complete.

Or maybe your life and family isn't progressing generally, PERSIST STILL.

Keep doing the things that promotes progress in that endeavor or specialty of yours.

Even if it's like what you're doing doesn't make any sense to you, just do something. Little drops make the ocean as they say. And rome wasn't built in a day, even in all seasons (winter, summer). Blocks were consistently added. 

Keep laying the blocks. Sometimes, you just have to do it in faith and with lots of courage but trust me, you're making humongous progress which you aren't aware of.

WHEN YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE IT; Go to your accountability partner.

If you don't have one, it's time you get one. This person can be a close relative (sister, father, mother, etc), a friend, a mentor (higher ups in your field), any person at all, so long he/she fits in that position.

The essence of this is to have a go-to person whenever you're down and need encouragements or soul lifting words. No matter how strong willed you are about your objectives, you'll always need that one tap on the shoulder or soothing words to the soul and it's people that fills that gap.

If he/she does the job well, you'll leave that person fired up and edified.

WHEN YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE IT; Throw away guilt and self pity.

Sometimes, what causes us to be wearied and discouraged is guilt of our past failures and mistakes. Most times, it's as a result of our inabilities (what we feel we're supposed to do but unable to do them). And discouragement comes because we see them a lot more than our strengths. 

The freedom lies in looking at your strengths (what you can do and what you've achieved so far). If you continue to look at the weaknesses, you'll be bound by it. Why?

Because your mind have been programmed to fail only by thinking about it.

But when you build confidence (in God and all He has placed in you), you'd conquer higher grounds.

Throw away self pity.

Stop looking for who will sympathize with you or pity you. I don't think those who became great possess such attitude.

Great men persist despite what they go through. They don't wait for approval, accolades or sympathizers. Their driving force is their "why" for doing what they do and the high ecstasy derived from fulfillment in life.

So, what's your why for that project you're on, your academic journey, your business, skill and career?

What's your why for releasing that song, writing that book, or acquiring that skill? 

What's your why for rendering services to God without physical monthly pay? 

Let your why stir you up.

WHEN YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE IT; Change or create a conducive environment for yourself.

Mind who and what is around you at this moment of your life. If your environment is ministering negatively to you, leave there for a breath of fresh air.

You can create your environment by going to places that distract you from your worries and may ignite that burning passion or fortitude to move on. 

Avoid being lonely at this point else you'll be depressed. You can only stay alone when you want to reflect on your life to observe lapses and make necessary corrections.

The environment can be a social gatherings or simply visiting and observing nature. It improves your mood and stirs your enthusiasm. 

All these and more are ways to get by whenever "I don't feel like going on" hits your mind and countenance. Look for ways to make yourself elated and get on with your pursuit and goals of life.

EXTRA TIPS

• Keep speaking to yourself about your future.

• Go back to your life's drawing board and goals.

• Make yourself happy. You can gift yourself or take yourself out like I earlier mention. If finance is an issue, look for something interesting that will cost you very little or nothing at all.

ABOVE ALL, SPEND TIME TO TALK TO JESUS ABOUT IT.

I always say that Jesus is the one reason I'm still sane. I wonder how people who doesn't know Jesus cope with life's problems. I just can't.

His spirit; the Holy spirit encourages and reassures us of our future and all He's willing to do for us. That's what keeps our faith and hope alive. 

Please, trust God with your life. That's the best decision you can ever make. Spend time with Him, tell him about your challenge and hear Him speak to you either directly or through the scriptures.

That way, you'll always have a reason to never give up.

I hope this article blessed you?

Have a blessed week ahead.

Shalom!