b"TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE You might think that really mentally strong people never want to give up, but the truth is that perseverance is usually about keeping going even when you have strong intentions to suspend or even quit.1.The strength to carry on: Here are some tips for those who are tempted to quit, but want to find the strength to keep going:a.Makesureyourgoalsareworthyourpersistence:sometimesyou really should quit. However, make sure it's not one of those unthinking moments. You might be determined to make a mistake. This reasoning in addition to the challenge you give yourself, to also considerthepossiblecollateraldamagetoyourhealth,your relationships,andyourintegritythatthisactionwillproducewhen stopping.b.Rememberpastpersistence:Rememberingpasttimeswhenyou refused to give up, can help you be more persistent now. These could be moments of fear, stubbornness, inspiration, clarity, determination, commitment, or a mixture of these. Re-energize yourself to draw from within you the resources necessary to continue.c.Take a step forward: don't get caught thinking too much about the future. Often there is something you can do to make small progress.d.Set your pace: once you're back in the action, you don't want to find yourself in a new slump a week or a month later,so avoid frantic activities that will only exhaust you once again. As the old saying goes, slow and steady often wins the race.e.Carry on, even when in doubt: putting one foot in front of the other and believing that your efforts will be rewarded are the most fundamental aspect of perseverance. However,sometimesthisisimpossible,inpracticeatleast. Sometimes you are well and truly stuck. For example, perhaps you have contracted an illness or are your ambitions awaiting someone else's move? Germain Decelles121"