Pep talk.
If you want to make a real change in your life you will need to be emotionally strong and well prepared. From time-to-time you may receive unsupportive opinions and/or advice from the people in your life. Not everyone will support your dreams and goals. Some will and some won't. That's just the way it is, but don't let that be an excuse to just give up.
Focus on the positive things.
Allow no one to cause you to feel as if you are less than what you believe you are. In other words, be authentic. Being true to who you are and what you believe for yourself will help to make your dreams more clear to you and feel even more real. Ignore the nay sayers and doubters. Stay focused, stay strong. Be inspired and do whatever you feel is necessary to maintain your mental fortitude. It's very important that you take time to learn and practice the skills required to build yourself discipline. Apply self-motivation and get started. Do whatever it is...that you aspire to do.
Enjoy life.
Be your self.