That’s why I encourage people to change their passwords to something that reflects their current goal. If you want to go back to school, and you force yourself to type “go back to school” into your computer every day, it stays in the forefront of your mind. You can’t help but think about it daily. And that’s the first step of actually making a change. Here are a few of my favorite mantras for getting through life’s tough spots. I hope they help you, too. Do you have a personal mantra to keep yourself going? Share it in the comments below. Related reads: