Don’t Let Discouragement Win: How to Keep Going When Life Gets Tough

iammoett
Dec 8
2 min read

Today’s message is sent to encourage you.

Discouragement can sneak in so many ways—maybe you haven’t arrived at your destination yet or things just aren’t working out the way you expected. But don’t let that keep you from going after the vision and goals you’ve been given.

Don’t Let Discouragement Stick Around

Discouragement is real. It can show up when:

Progress is slow
Plans don’t work out
You see others winning while you feel stuck
The reality in front of you doesn’t match the dream in your heart

But here’s the truth: you don’t have to let discouragement stay. It’s just a feeling, not a fact. You are not your setbacks. You are not your delays. You are not your disappointments.

You’re Still on Track

It’s hard seeing the bigger picture when your current situation feels so far from where you want to be. But the fact that you’re reading this message means it’s not too late for you. You’re still on track, even if it feels slow.

Every step you take matters
Every day you show up counts
Every action you apply is building your future

Don’t Compare Your Journey

It’s easy to look around and see people on “lower frequencies” living it up, winning, or moving faster than you. But your journey is yours alone.

Don’t compare your chapter 2 to someone else’s chapter 20
Don’t get discouraged by what you see on the outside
Focus on being a better version of yourself every day

The only person you need to compete with is the you from yesterday.

Keep Going After Your Vision

If you haven’t arrived at your destination yet, that doesn’t mean you won’t get there. Sometimes the road is longer, the lessons are deeper, and the process is slower than you hoped. But if you keep moving, you will arrive.

Keep applying action
Keep doing what you need to do
Keep your vision front and center

You’ve been given your dreams for a reason. Don’t let temporary discouragement steal your permanent destiny.

How to Beat Discouragement

Here are a few ways to keep your head up and your hope strong:

Acknowledge Your Feelings
It’s okay to feel frustrated or sad. Give yourself permission to process, but don’t stay there.
Celebrate Small Wins
Every bit of progress is worth celebrating. Write down what you’ve accomplished, no matter how small.
Speak Encouragement Over Yourself
Say out loud: “I am still on track. My dreams are valid. I will achieve my goals.”
Take Daily Action
Even the smallest step forward is a victory. Action builds momentum and confidence.
Limit Comparisons
Mute, unfollow, or step away from anything that makes you feel “less than.” Focus on your own growth.
Connect With Uplifting People
Spend time with those who encourage and support you. Positive energy is contagious.

You’ve Got This

The fact that you’re able to receive this message means you’re not finished. Your story isn’t over. You will achieve those goals. You will get to the things you want out of life. Just keep going.