By Zafeiros Kastanou *:
How important are goals in our lives? The goal works like a lens: it gathers our inner strength (abilities, skills, positive elements) and directs them towards its realization.
Each person individually perceives the "goal" differently. For example, "goal" for some is professional prestige, for others, financial comfort, while for some, personal and family happiness, etc.
It is not enough just to dream of a goal, because we will stay forever on the dream level. We need to pave the way for its implementation. What does this mean; To find out in what ways, by what means, that is, how we will get there. We need to research, find the right people who know and can guide us properly, find any information related to what we choose and would like to do and slowly start implementing it and putting it into practice. Do not let the words of others influence and seduce you. Expel any negative energy.
Furthermore, the objectives should be divided into two categories. In the short and long term. If we look at our lives as a ladder, every step is a small goal, the last step is the completion of our long-term goal. The beginning will be difficult, the ascent of the ladder will be uphill, but from the moment we took the first step, we need to focus on our goal, a well-known proverb, after all, says "beginning half of everything".
In our life, of course, many things change and we may encounter obstacles in our way, which should not bend us, on the contrary, make us stubborn to reach the end. Each time we need to envision our goals and if our dream and passion is still there, to look for new perspectives to see it again and find alternatives. To do this will take time and perseverance, as well as flexibility to adapt to new conditions. It is necessary to toil, to work hard and to make sacrifices.
Everyone will draw strength from their soul. Cliché but… There is no I can not, there is and I do not want! Nothing is impossible. It is enough to believe in ourselves. After all, our worst enemy is our bad selves. We need to transcend our own person, so that he reaches where he desires and dreams.
When you think of giving it all up. Remember the path you have taken and the efforts you have made. The magic is on the way. There you discover yourself and your limits. Be stubborn and keep your head up, focusing on your goal. In the end you will be rewarded with the nectar of success and you will see that it was worth it!
* Zafeiro Kastanou, law student