LIFE SKILLS &VALUE EDUCATION – Class—XII – UNIT – 2  Don’t Give Up

Do you know that Thomas Edison failed 1,000 times before he was successful in creating the light bulb? Can you imagine what would have happened if he just gave up?

Each day is a challenge for some of us. Some of you struggle to get up each morning and make it to school. But you find it within yourself to do because the hope of a better tomorrow compels you to do so. It is not easy to explain your condition to your family, friends, and teachers. The moment you leave your house and step on the bus, you are one step closer to realizing your dream, to fulfilling your purpose. That is what perseverance is. It is finding the strength to do the impossible because you know that all things are possible. It is understanding that your future has great possibilities because of the steps you take today.

Perseverance: Perseverance is the ability to go on when things seem hopeless. It is also a mean of success, or at least how much sacrifice one is willing to make in the name of success.

When a child learns to stand up and tries to walk, he/ she is bound to fall down again and again. And by nature and instinct, he/she gets up, and again tries to step forward, although again he/she falls down. But ultimately, he succeeds in walking. The same thing had once happened with each one of us, when we were children.

Similarly, in spite of his repeated failures, a man having perseverance does not admit his defeat. He tries again and again, and finally attains success. A persevering person is one who has tremendous self- confidence, determination, and a natural urge towards hard labour, and will use his energy to the fullest.

TIPS TO DEVELOP PERSEVERANCE: THE SECRET TO SUCCESS

Milkha Singh, also known as the Flying Sikh, became the first Indian to compete in an Olympics athletic event. He lost his family to the brutal violence that followed the partition of India. He brought discipline and direction to his life, when he joined the army and decided to compete in athletics. His determination became critical to his success.

Clarify Your Goal: Base it on your purpose, needs, and abilities. Know why you want this goal and how you and others will benefit?

Intend to Achieve Your Goal: Outline your goal, strategies, and timeline. Know resources that can help you attain it, including individuals and the Internet.

Break the goal into small steps, working backward from your desired outcome and attainment date.

Maintain Optimism: Expect good things. Keep a daily diary of good experiences.

Live in the Present: Don’t worry on the past or about what might happen. Let go of attachments. The more attached you are to something, the greater the fear of losing it.

Acknowledge Your Accomplishments: Judge these against personal standards of self-improvements. Have the courage of your convictions. Don’t change for others, or compare yourself with them.

Try New Experiences: Always keep trying new things which can help you to improve better and achieve your goals.

Care for Your Mind, Body, Emotions, and Spirit: Take time to care for your mind and body. Do regular exercises, yoga to keep your mind and body fit. Eat healthy food, take sufficient sleep and take out time for your friends and family.

Consistent: Focus on goals daily. Make short-term-goals and try to achieve them. Keep checking. if your are moving in right direction or not.

TEST YOUR PERSEVERANCE QUOTIENT

Give yourself one for each “yes” to the following:

• I believe in myself.
• I have clear career goals.
• I am aware of my limitations.
• I bounce back from disappointments.
• I persist.
• My family and friends support me in achieving my goals.
• I can adapt to change.
• I focus and complete my task on time
• My goals are consistent with my purpose and values.
• I can take stands when I believe I’m right.

Add your “yes” scores. The higher your score, the more perseverant you tend to be.

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”                                                                                  -Albert Einstein

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