Someone used this one word to describe the way a person lived their life. Self-determination describes a person who is independent. They have learned to make their own choices and decisions. Not everyone owns this ability. Determination is an attitude or sensation characterized by a strong commitment. To witness determination is to see consistent effort toward a goal, despite barriers.
Determination defines a person’s individual characteristics. Motivation, beliefs, perseverance, and even stubbornness are examples of these characteristics. A determined person is seeking meaning and purpose through taking inspired actions. Success in today’s environment takes a lot of determination. It starts with a positive emotional feeling and a desire to persevere.
Being goal-oriented myself, I was determined to write a whisper. My inquiry today is full of questions. (tee hee) Why does determination continue past the point of healthy pursuit? How do we keep the energy of determination stable and grounded? When and how does stress block determination? The questions are piling up, so let’s turn to spirit for a whisper on the subject of determined:
Determination emerges from the energy of passion and some amount of willfulness. A sustained effort will optimize performance, which is essential for certain psychological needs. One of those needs is relatedness. Another is creating autonomy. Determination is a test of competence.
An individual’s personal desire for growth is primary to the determined behaviors. With the goal for growth and development, autonomous motivation is inevitable. External factors are responsible for extrinsic motivation. Such outside factors call forth energy responding to a potentially satisfying experience. Engaging in the activity is the reward.
One can reach a point where it no longer makes sense to devote energy to the commitment. This is where intuitive assessment is essential. Reevaluation of your position involves great self-awareness. You may have reached the point where it is time to pull back and reassess the investment. It takes courage and flexibility to balance energy between stubborn determination and self-realization.
Self-determined behavior can encourage a sense that action must be taken. Perhaps the message is to pause rather than push through. Stress can have adverse effects on the internal energy flow. Blocked energy leads to rigid thinking. To be truly in control takes a high level of personal responsibility. Take credit for success, but also accept blame for failure. Self-regulation skills involve being mindful.
Cognitive reframing helps regulate the emotional life of a determined person. Love is the core vibration around discernment. Determination moves the soul toward mastery. Shape your destiny with the freedom to make choices in the pursuit of well-being.
Bring joy, ease suffering and create beauty, then dance like you mean it!
Blessings, Russell
“I believe success is achieved by ordinary people with extraordinary determination.”-
Zig Ziglar
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