Life

16 Aspirations To Dramatically Improve Your Life

Published

3 years ago

Aug 11, 2021

Tracie Johansen

Image Credit: Unsplash

What do you want to be when you grow up? Does this seem like a silly question? Are you thinking, what? I am already grown up. What is the purpose of this question? But think about it, every year can bring a new answer as you grow and change. Does it seem like the older you get, it is harder to know what you want to achieve in your life? So, if someone asked you this, would you have to stop and ponder your life?

As a child, you wanted one thing. As a teenager, you wanted something else. Then you reach your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and so on, and every year it changes. So, ask yourself, what do I aspire to be? Kind of like asking the question, “What do I want to be when I grow up?” Read this article out loud to yourself every day. Make any necessary changes to the aspirations and things you aspire to become to fit your needs. By knowing what you want to become, achieving your goals and dreams are within your reach.

I Am Aspiring not to allow judgment from other people to affect how I feel about myself. I also aspire to no longer judge others. I know in my heart people judge me based on their current level of awareness. Because I know this, it is unfair to judge other people.
I Am Aspiring to believe in myself because I know no matter what happens, I am enough! I will give 100% to all I do. I will focus on past success to remind myself not to give any merit to self-doubt.
I Am Aspiring to control my emotions and not allow negative thoughts to control me. If I catch myself thinking negative thoughts, I will push them away. My goal is to focus only on positive thinking.
I Am Aspiring to be the authentic me. I have the courage and strength to act based on my own beliefs. I also aspire not to judge other people for their beliefs. I know I can stay on the right track by socializing with like-minded people. I am determined to achieve my destiny.
I Am Aspiring not to give anyone the power to ruin my day. When someone says something negative, I will respond with a positive response. Maybe I can help them see things in a different light.If I run into someone who has nothing good to say, I will quickly get away from them. I will close my mind off to people and situations that are not good for my mental health.

“Within our dreams and aspirations, we find our opportunities.” – Sugar Ray Leonard

I Am Aspiring to live in the moment. Since there is no guarantee of tomorrow, whatever I do, I will give my undivided attention. I will fill my heart with gratitude for every moment I have on earth.
I Am Aspiring to raise my awareness each day. I know I can only do things based on my current level of awareness. For this reason, I know I must focus on being more aware of other people and things around me to learn and grow.
I Am Aspiring to do whatever I need to do to make my dreams come true. I will work harder, faster, and smarter. I will learn whatever I need to get it done. I am willing to learn whatever I must to achieve my goals.
I Am Aspiring to control my thoughts. I know that all my feelings come from my thoughts about any situation. If I see something as good, it is. If I see something as bad, it is. Only I can control how I feel about any situation or circumstance.
I Am Aspiring to live my life without limitations. I believe that as long as I can see something in my mind, I can make it a reality. I will not allow myself to think I am unable to achieve something because of my limitations. I will stand tall and say to myself, “I Have No Limits.”
I Am Aspiring to spend my time doing what I love and bring out the best in myself and others. My goal is to contribute positively to the world. I know I will have more to offer the world if I do what I love. Doing what I love will better serve others and bring out the best in me. I know by doing this, I will bring abundance to my life. When I feel good about myself, I attract love, health, success, and happiness. After all, isn’t that what abundance is all about?

I Am Aspiring to practice patience. If someone gets on my nerves, I will focus my mind on understanding their point of view. If things go wrong, I will take a few deep breaths and be patient until the frustration passes.
I Am Aspiring to stop worrying. If I have the power to change something, “I will.” If I can’t change it, worrying will not change it. So, worrying is just a waste of my time. As long as I know this, there is no reason to worry about it.
I Am Aspiring to eliminate fear. Let’s take a look at what fear is. Fear is an excuse to procrastinate things I am not sure I can accomplish. When I have a dream, it can be daunting to work on every day. Sometimes I feel it is impossible. When I face the chance I may fail, I want to stop. I know if I work hard each day and face my fears, I can keep going. I will not allow excuses for why I can’t do it. I will focus on why I can. Just because I may fail is no excuse to stop. I will stand firm and not feel pressured to quit. I will face my fears and achieve my goals.

I Am Aspiring to be grateful. I know I have so many reasons to express gratitude for my life. Each day I will take time to focus on everything good happening all around me. I will take time each day to appreciate everything I have and be grateful for my abundance.
I Am Aspiring to be forgiving. I know by holding on to anger or bad feelings towards others, I am only hurting myself. Most people don’t even know I am feeling this way. I am only giving my power away if I do not allow myself to get over it. I am ready to embrace my inner peace by letting go of the past.

I will also forgive myself for past mistakes and use them to learn and grow from and let me know what didn’t work. I will then be open to the opportunity to achieve more and do it right the next time.

I know that no matter how guilty I feel about past mistakes, it will not change them. I am no longer willing to accept guilt for things that are over, done with, and gone. I can only go on from this current moment and make the right decisions this time.

I will read my list every day and achieve what I aspire to be. I will find my purpose and become the authentic me I see and feel in my heart.

I will become everything I aspire to be. I will let go of the past and live in the present moment. I will focus on enjoying life and the people around me that bring me joy and happiness.

Related Topics:affirmations aspirations I aspire to be improve your life Life live a better life

Up Next

How You’re Destroying Your Growth and What to Do Instead

Don't Miss

Why “What’s the Point?” Is My Favorite Question to Ask

Tracie Johansen

Tracie Johansen is the author of a series of "I Am" quick read inspirational books for kids and adults. She loves to write books to inspire people to be excited to start each day! Her goal with "I Am Happy To Be Me" is to motivate people to live an authentic life so they can find their purpose and live to their full potential. You can get a free copy of her ebook "I Am Fearless" by visiting her website at: http://www.iamhappytobeme.com.

Click to comment

Life

How Learning the Skill of Hope Can Change Everything

Hope isn’t wishful thinking. It’s a state of being and a skill that has profound evidence of helping people achieve success in life

Published

22 hours ago

Jan 6, 2025

Daniel Bell

Image Credit: Midjourney

Hope isn’t wishful thinking. It’s a state of being and a skill that has profound evidence of helping people achieve success in life.

Wishful thinking, on the other hand, is like having dreams in the sky without a ladder to climb, having a destination without a map, or trying to operate a jet-engine airplane without instructions. It sounds nice but is impossible to realize. You don’t have what you need to make it happen!

What Real Hope Is

Real hope is actionable, practical, and realistic. Better yet, it’s feasible and can be learned.

One popular approach is Hope Theory. This concept is used by colleges to study how hope impacts students’ academic performance. Researchers found that students with high levels of hope achieve better grades and are more likely to graduate compared to those with less hope.

Hope can be broken down into two components:

Pathways – The “how to” of hope. This is where people think of and establish plans for achieving their goals.
Agency – The “I can” of hope. This is the belief that the person can accomplish their goals.

Does Hope Really Work?

According to Webster’s Dictionary, hope as a noun is defined as: “desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment.”

As humans, we are wired to crave fulfillment. We have the ability to envision it and, through hope, make it a reality.

My Experience with Hope

For 13 years, I was a hopeless human. During my time working at a luxury hotel as a front desk agent earning $11.42 per hour, I felt the sting of hopelessness the most.

The regret of feeling my time was being stolen from me lingered every time I clocked in. Eventually, I decided to do something about it.

I gave myself permission to hope for something better. I began establishing pathways to success and regained agency by learning from self-help books and seeking mentorship.

Because I took action toward something I desired, I now feel more hope and joy than I ever felt hopelessness. Hope changed me.

Hope Actually Improves Your Life

Wishful thinking doesn’t work, and false hope is equally ineffective. Real hope, however, is directly tied to success in all areas of life.

Studies show that hopeful people tend to:

Demonstrate better problem-solving skills
Cultivate healthier relationships
Maintain stronger motivation to achieve goals
Exhibit better work ethic
Have a positive outlook on life

These benefits can impact work life, family life, habit-building, mental health, physical health, and spiritual practice. Imagine how much better your life could be by applying real hope to all these areas.

How to Develop the Skill to Hope

As acclaimed French writer Jean Giono wrote in The Man Who Planted Trees:
“There are also times in life when a person has to rush off in pursuit of hopefulness.”

If you are at one of those times, here are ways to develop the skill to hope:

1. Dream Again

To cultivate hope, you need to believe in its possibility. Start by:

Reflecting on what you’re passionate about, your values, and what you want to achieve.
Writing your dreams down, sharing them with someone encouraging, or saying them out loud.
Creating a vision board to make your dreams feel more tangible.

Dreams are the foundation of hope—they give you something meaningful to aspire toward.

2. Create an Environment of Hope

Set Goals: Write down your goals and create a plan to achieve them.
Visualize Success: Use inspirational quotes, photos, or tools like dumbbells or canvases to remind yourself of your goals.
Build a Resource Library: Collect books, eBooks, or audiobooks about hope and success to inspire you.

An environment that fosters hope will keep you motivated, resilient, and focused.

3. Face the Challenges

Don’t avoid challenges—overcoming them builds confidence. Participating in challenging activities, like strategic games, can enhance your problem-solving skills and reinforce hope.

4. Commit to Wisdom

Seek wisdom from those who have achieved what you aspire to. Whether through books, blogs, or social media platforms, learn from their journeys. Wisdom provides the foundation for real, actionable hope.

5. Take Note of Small Wins

Reflecting on past victories can fuel your hope for the future. Ask yourself:

What challenges have I already overcome?
How did I feel when I succeeded?

By remembering those feelings of happiness, relief, or satisfaction, your brain will naturally adopt a more hopeful mindset.

Conclusion

Hope is more than wishful thinking—it’s a powerful skill that can transform your life. By dreaming again, creating a hopeful environment, facing challenges, seeking wisdom, and celebrating small wins, you can develop the real hope necessary for success in all aspects of life.

Let hope guide you toward a brighter, more fulfilling future.

Life

The 5 Stages of a Quarter-Life Crisis & What You Can Do

A quarter-life crisis isn’t a sign you’ve lost your way; it’s a sign you’re fighting for a life that’s truly yours.

Published

2 weeks ago

Dec 27, 2024

CT Dool

Image Credit: Midjourney

The quarter-life crisis is a well-defined set of stages—Trapped, Checking Out, Separation, Exploration, Rebuilding—one goes through in breaking free from feelings of meaninglessness, lack of fulfillment, and misalignment with purpose. I detail the stages and interweave my story below. (more…)

Life

Here’s The Thing About Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning

Stop hoarding and start sharing your knowledge and wealth for the benefit of humankind

Published

2 months ago

Nov 21, 2024

M.S. Rao

Image Credit: Midjourney

Few people have the habit of hoarding their wealth without spending. However, it limits their motivation as they tend to get into their comfort zones. When people start spending money, then there will be depletion in their coffers. (more…)