So what? Who cares if you don’t have someone to push you?
Learning to push yourself is not just a skill; it’s a source of empowerment. When you learn to depend on yourself and only yourself, you’ll stop looking for others to motivate you. You’ll be in control of your journey, with fewer people, if any, influencing your path.
Pushing yourself is essential for 7 reasons:
1. Personal Growth: Stepping outside your comfort zone helps you discover your true potential. It encourages you to learn new skills, develop resilience, and build confidence.
2. Goal Achievement: By setting challenging goals and working towards them, you create a profound sense of purpose and accomplishment. It’s this purpose that motivates you to strive for more and keeps you laser-focused on your journey.
3. Overcoming Fear: Facing challenges is not just about conquering fears; it’s about discovering your potential. This can lead to a growth mindset, where you view obstacles as opportunities for development rather than setbacks.
4. Improved Performance: Whether in academics, sports, or your career, pushing your limits often leads to better performance. It helps you maximize your abilities and achieve excellence.
5. Building Discipline: Consistently pushing yourself cultivates discipline and commitment. These traits are invaluable in achieving long-term success in any area of life.
6. Increased Resilience: Overcoming challenges builds mental toughness and resilience. You learn to bounce back from failures and setbacks, making you stronger in the face of future difficulties.
7. Expanding Horizons: When you push yourself, you often find new interests and passions. This can lead to new friendships, experiences, and opportunities that you might not have encountered otherwise.
In summary, pushing yourself fosters personal development, helps you achieve your goals, and builds the resilience needed to navigate life’s challenges effectively.
So, what’s your next step in pushing yourself? I’d love to hear about it in the comments below. Remember, the journey of self-motivation and personal growth is ongoing, and you have the power to make it a rewarding one.
You could have chosen any blog to read, but you chose mine, and I’m honored!
~Belladonna~


pushing myself seemed to be a lot easier when I was younger and I when I had less on my plate. now there’s just so many distractions…my father passing away was harsh, and depressing
and I thought not going to the hospital all the time would be a relief..and yes it’s only been two weeks, but I still feel some stress..and sometimes sleep is easier to deal with than just doing anything…
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yesssssss👊
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💪🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️
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well said
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Thank you 😊
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So True
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Thanks 😊
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Absolutely, Belladonna. Wonderful. 💕
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Thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Always a pleasure 💕
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I feel like this is my mantra lately . . . but change is good. A growth mindset is good. Ha, ha.
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Love this, Bella! 💕
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Yesssss!! 💯
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❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Finish my first draft by october
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That’s awesome LA😍
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Girl these are some excellent reasons why you shouldn’t wait for someone else to push you. It’s all in one’s heart and mindset. Encourage yourself! 🥂🤜🏼🤛🏼🥰
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Thank you girlie!!!! I know you know
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Yep Queen B! Certainly do! 😊👍🏼😍
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I push myself when I’m healthy, but when injured, I rest until I feel better.
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That’s exactly how it’s done❤️
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Just pushed myself this afternoon to go to the gym 😁
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That is so awesome! Def a hard task but you’re doing it! 💪🏽
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Yes i am
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more exercise – its hard when you have old bones and joints that scream at you every so often LOL
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Do true Art! We have to move as fast or slow as our bodies will allow
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*So*
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Great timing! I’ve really been pushing myself this month. My journey to launch a YouTube channel to visually depict my writing has been a HUGE learning process!
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Cozying through… 😎👍🏽💪🏽 😁😁😁
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So true! Much appreciated!
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