Self Determination a(Day 6 in Camp)

In life, we are always driven by our self will, so today, I'll be writing today on self determination, because if you do not have determination in life, you tend to miss out on some basic things in life.

What do we mean by Self-determination?

Basically, when we say self determination, it can be said to be the right of a people to determine its own destiny at the appropriate time.

In particular, self determination allows people to choose their own personal social development without it being enforced on them.

Here in NYSC camp, if you are not someone of self determined nature you will get lost and so confused about what to do and what path to take.

Exercising your right of self determination can result in a variety of different outcomes such as full independence.

The importance of self determination lies in the fact that you would have the right to make a choice of you own, so that the outcome of whatever choice you make would not affect the existence of your right to make a choice of your own.

However, when we come to practical aspect of it, it is very easy for us to plan to be determined but not bring it to realisation.

And whatever outcome we get out of an exercise of self-determination we may give ourselves will often determine the attitude people towards your actual claim or decision.

Self will is also related to self determination as it means being persistent in carrying out one's own will or wishes, especially when in a relationship with other people; it also means having a form of stubbornness or obstinacy.

Self will can be used interchangeably with self determination. What other meanings does determination have?

• Determination is said to be Transforming

  
  Your inner talents may create a lot of opportunities for you, but you have to put in a whole lot of work to make those opportunities which are opened for you a reality. It's very good to work hard and it is as well very important that, even if your talent is not too good, you can still use your determination to change that which you have into good success.

• Determination will keep You Going without falling back

  
  Determination is also about being very focused on your goal. In as much as you have a set goal, you can then create many paths to achieving that goal, as well moving ever closer to the success you want.

• Determination helps one to Overcome any iota of Failure

  
  What might become of you if you run into problems on the path to achieving your goals? When you go through your goals or you walk towards a new path in life. Determination will help you to keep going no matter what is placed before you. With your determination you will know that failure is just a diversion. It’s not the end for us.

If you're worried that you do not have enough determination, you can take bold steps to improve your decision making. You can:

• Remain Focused on your Future

  
  Let the past failures and successes guide you, but never let it overwhelm you. The mistakes you make yesterday should be lessons for you, and not reasons for you to be despaired.

• You need to Believe in Yourself

  
  You are in absolutely in control of your own life. So, even in the difficult times, you still get to decide what you should do. Believe in yourself that you have the capability to reach your goals or achieve whateveryou are determinedto achieve.

• Celebrate Others

  
  You need to be happy for whoever wins because jealousy of other people's success will just slow you down. Instead of detesting what other people achieve, you should see it as something you should celebrate. After all, every time someone reaches their goal, it’s proof that such goals are achievable and reachable. You can also achieve yours, too, if you stay focused and positive always

• Always have Smaller Goals Within the Larger Goals you Dream of

  
  In other to keep yourself going, you need to give yourself milestones you know you want to reach. In many ways, reaching a big goal is like winninga race. You cannot focus on every long miles of it at once. Instead, it’s better to focus on a mile per time.

• Be Grateful and Thankful always

  
  Take time to recognize or note the things you have instead of fantasizing about the things you don't have yet. It will help you to remain grounded and also keep you thinking about the positive side only.

So, where can you get to with determination or what can you achieve with determination? If you’re thinking about advancing in life or you even have an opportunity of changing your career, then determination can significantly improve your chances of achieving your goals. And then you can begin your march forward by using your determination to earn a degree.

Today in camp was more like yesterday. But I partook majorly in my CDS group. Which was why I decided on the topic determination.