I just crossed another finish line, but this time it was not the finish line after a run. All praises due to God, I just completed nursing school. Had I chosen this path many years ago it would have been much easier considering the obstacles that I was faced with while going to school. I am a single mother of two children, I work, and I am devoted to working out as well as making time for family and friends. All things are possible if you work hard, stay focused, and pray (pray, pray, pray!)
I am a firm believer that people should have goals because without a goal you are just living aimlessly. Your goal can be to live a life where you are making your family happy. The question is HOW will you make your family happy? What will you DO that will ensure you reach your goal that you are making your family happy? That is just one example.
For me, I had the specific goal that I want to complete nursing school. I faced many challenges along the way, but I always had my goal in sight and I knew I had to cross that finish line. It's just like running a marathon... you know that you are going to need to cover the next 26.2 miles to finish and that's exactly what you do. You may stumble, feel like giving up, become exhausted, have an adrenaline rush, move at a faster pace then maybe slow down but you are always moving forward.
The thing is that a lot of my energy has come from the people around me, the people who have encouraged me and helped me along the way. I am forever grateful for those who show support for me as a person, no matter what it is that I am doing or going through.
I have my children who have always been my motivation and reason for pushing myself. I have my family who has shown me endless support. Then I have my friends who are there to pick me up if I need it.
When you cross a finish line it's those smiling faces that are waiting for you that you cherish. Those are the people you want around you because you know your happiness is their happiness (and vice-versa.)
I encourage everyone who wants to accomplish anything to make a goal. Set a goal for yourself. It is important to set reasonable goals that you know are attainable. Every time you meet a goal you will build your self confidence and you will find yourself able to achieve more than you could have imagined.
I write these posts because I want to share the things that have helped me in life. I want to share the things that I am passionate about. I love, more than most things, to see others happy.
Ready... set.. (a)... goal! <--- so lame
Peace and Love
I am a firm believer that people should have goals because without a goal you are just living aimlessly. Your goal can be to live a life where you are making your family happy. The question is HOW will you make your family happy? What will you DO that will ensure you reach your goal that you are making your family happy? That is just one example.
For me, I had the specific goal that I want to complete nursing school. I faced many challenges along the way, but I always had my goal in sight and I knew I had to cross that finish line. It's just like running a marathon... you know that you are going to need to cover the next 26.2 miles to finish and that's exactly what you do. You may stumble, feel like giving up, become exhausted, have an adrenaline rush, move at a faster pace then maybe slow down but you are always moving forward.
The thing is that a lot of my energy has come from the people around me, the people who have encouraged me and helped me along the way. I am forever grateful for those who show support for me as a person, no matter what it is that I am doing or going through.
I have my children who have always been my motivation and reason for pushing myself. I have my family who has shown me endless support. Then I have my friends who are there to pick me up if I need it.
When you cross a finish line it's those smiling faces that are waiting for you that you cherish. Those are the people you want around you because you know your happiness is their happiness (and vice-versa.)
I encourage everyone who wants to accomplish anything to make a goal. Set a goal for yourself. It is important to set reasonable goals that you know are attainable. Every time you meet a goal you will build your self confidence and you will find yourself able to achieve more than you could have imagined.
I write these posts because I want to share the things that have helped me in life. I want to share the things that I am passionate about. I love, more than most things, to see others happy.
Ready... set.. (a)... goal! <--- so lame
Peace and Love
You are so inspiring.. MashaAllah! Congrats on finishing Nursing School !! : )
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