Effort
ef·fort
Giving your full, honest attempt, then letting go of how it lands. Effort is the part of the outcome that's always yours.
Another way of seeing it
We tend to praise effort only when it succeeds. But the attempt that didn't work out still took courage, time and heart. You're allowed to be proud of how hard you tried, even before anything comes of it.
In relationships
Relationships don't fade from lack of love. They fade from lack of effort. Make the call, plan the date, do the thing.
In the ordinary day
At the end of today, write down one thing you tried hard at, however it turned out.
A question to sit with
Where are you giving half-effort and hoping for full results?
Carry this with you
Trying counts.
Where it comes from
From the Old French esforz, from the Latin fortis, strong. Effort is strength put to use.
Try this today
Give one task your honest, full attention.
Journal prompts for Effort
- Where am I giving my best, and where am I coasting?
- What effort am I proud of, regardless of the result?
- What would it look like to try fully this week?
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