What is perseverance? According to one definition, perseverance is defined as “persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.” There are some things in life that require perseverance in order to achieve a goal. For instance, completing the coursework for a certificate or degree requires perseverance as there are many potential difficulties in that process. Sticking to a personal improvement goal also requires perseverance. Sometimes you can get off track from your goal because of situations beyond your control. Sometimes your attitude can take a path of procrastination. Sometimes you wonder if it is worth it to keep on doing the work to achieve the goal.
What do you do when you know you need to do something to achieve your goal and feel too tired to do it?
Do you make an excuse or do you say ‘gotta do it even though I’m tired’?
What keeps you moving forward in doing the work to achieve your goal?
Although perseverance may not be something you think about while you are in the midst of the work toward achieving your goal, you will be amazed to look back on what you have achieved because of your perseverance.