Looking back at 2011 I think of many events and people who's positive attitude helped them achieve their goals or as a group collectively achieve something quite remarkable.
One of the first of many that comes to mind is David Walliams who swam 140 miles down the Thames to raise over £1m for charity. Braving not only bitterly cold water, accepting the risk of contracting serious illness' and swimming in raw sewerage. But he did it, he survived and his inspirational swim has made a huge amount of money that will go to benefit less fortunate people all over the world.
Another event is one many will remember — the riots this summer. When mindless thuggery took to the streets of Britain, vandalism, mugging, looting for what could be viewed as tenuous and ridiculous reasons. However the positive nature of many residents of the towns affected saw them take to the streets armed with brooms to clear up the terrible mess that yobs had caused and almost a post war community spirit that was so motivating to see.
I also think of my own achievements. From fat & unfit in April to completing 2 half marathons and almost 3 stone lighter by December. At the time I never thought it could happen but now I'm so much more positive about what I can achieve after hard work and determination got me further than I could originally envisage.
You too can think of inspirational people, family & friends, service personnel or famous celebrities. But also look back at your own achievements. You will have them. Lots of them. Be proud of what you've done and how you did it. You can do it again and so much more as you believe in yourself and feel positive about the new heights you will reach.
One of the first of many that comes to mind is David Walliams who swam 140 miles down the Thames to raise over £1m for charity. Braving not only bitterly cold water, accepting the risk of contracting serious illness' and swimming in raw sewerage. But he did it, he survived and his inspirational swim has made a huge amount of money that will go to benefit less fortunate people all over the world.
Another event is one many will remember — the riots this summer. When mindless thuggery took to the streets of Britain, vandalism, mugging, looting for what could be viewed as tenuous and ridiculous reasons. However the positive nature of many residents of the towns affected saw them take to the streets armed with brooms to clear up the terrible mess that yobs had caused and almost a post war community spirit that was so motivating to see.
I also think of my own achievements. From fat & unfit in April to completing 2 half marathons and almost 3 stone lighter by December. At the time I never thought it could happen but now I'm so much more positive about what I can achieve after hard work and determination got me further than I could originally envisage.
You too can think of inspirational people, family & friends, service personnel or famous celebrities. But also look back at your own achievements. You will have them. Lots of them. Be proud of what you've done and how you did it. You can do it again and so much more as you believe in yourself and feel positive about the new heights you will reach.
Enjoy your celebrations tonight!
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