Aspirations

An aspiration is a hope or ambition of achieving something.

Most people have dreams or aspirations they would love to achieve, sometimes this is taking on a new adventure, doing something that takes them out of their comfort zone or developing themselves in some way that makes them feel good about who they are.

Aspirations are important  because they can contribute immensely to your development as a person and becoming who you want to be. 

What can Aspirations look like?

Reach for the stars!

Aspirations can come in all shapes, sizes and forms...they are unique to each person but one thing is key... they are something to work towards and give a sense of fulfilment once achieved. 

Aspirations can change depending on the timescale of what you want to achieve.

Aspirations for life after lockdown...

We can think about some of the aspirations for what life will look like after lockdown.

How do you want life to be after lockdown? 

Show our family what they mean to us

To look after nature

To value the people who help us

Aspirations for when you grow up...

What do you want to do and who do you want to become as you grow older? 

Persevering...

Like going on an adventure, achieving an aspiration can be challenging and at times it may feel like you might not reach your goal.

But being adventurous means facing difficulties and finding ways to carry on and persevere. 

Tips for persevering

If you show you believe in yourself, others will shortly follow.

Get help from others

Look back at the achievements you HAVE made so far.

Never give up, use your growth mindset.

The most important thing about aspirations.... 
                                              Is doing something about them!

Try writing down your aspirations, setting yourself mini goals.

Have a go at drawing your future. 
Visualisation is a powerful way to help you believe in yourself.

Try writing positive affirmations 
Draw around your hand, make 5 statements that will remind you and encourage you to persevere towards your aspiration. 

There is a new Purple Mash blog post for you to share your aspirations and upload any of the tasks suggested.
​I'm looking forward to seeing all of your views, Amanda