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I Had To Push Myself To Grow

Consider each new milestone to be a fresh start

By Amari ParkerPublished about a year ago 5 min read
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This was one of the most difficult tasks I had experienced in my lifetime. Helping someone with their issues is simple, but self-evaluation and self-correction are much more challenging. Although it sounds simple, changing and bettering oneself is not that simple. There will be steps in my writing that I will be repeating in many of my articles because those steps are crucial to your evaluation.

Everything in nature goes through some type of process to grow. Seeds for example; Seeds grow into larger plants through the process of germination. Germination requires optimum sunlight, temperature, water, and air for the seed to turn into a plant.

We humans also have a type of process we go through to make us grow but without the proper care and discipline, we live an empty life. I always like sharing my experience to prove my point to you!

Always try to be grateful for at least one thing when you wake up. Then begin to consider everything you can achieve. Do not hesitate to dream. Consider every accomplishment as a fresh start and it’s crucial that you finish anything you start. If you are working on a project at home, resolve to finish it when you begin. Read a few pages of your book each day if you’re doing so. Get your chores done as soon as possible to experience the satisfaction of a job well done.

All of us prefer to remain in our comfort zones. It can be difficult and even frightening to face our fears. Try to do something uncomfortable or terrifying each day. It’s a great way to challenge yourself to advance. You must exercise each and every day. It’s time to put them to use right now. You will become stronger and healthier as a result of exercising, in addition to improving your appearance and mood. Reading a variety of self-help books will help you learn a lot and develop. You’ll have a new perspective on yourself and be able to take away knowledge that will enable you to advance personally, and I also did things that were terrible for me, such as smoking, and others that brought out the worst in me. The moment has come to let them go and those undesirable behaviors. It might be overwhelming, so focus on one behavior at a time. Make a point of surrounding yourself with individuals who will bring out the best in you.

1# Echo of Today:

Make friends who are beneficial to you.

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Making small changes over time rather than attempting to make a huge change that will be overwhelming, helped me a lot!

You are more likely to fail when you find something overwhelming than to establish a new habit. When we are feeling overwhelmed, we are more likely to revert to our old habits, which leads to failure. More minor changes are easier for our minds to process. Small steps that don’t make us feel anxious or incapable are necessary. Therefore, you are doing it right if you are trying to better yourself and using micro changes to do so. If not, you must alter it.

2# Echo of Today:

Although we are all different and unique, we are also similar in many ways, so we often act in similar ways.

Negative Energy!

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Let’s examine some clichés related to self-improvement that can be useful to you in trying times.

You can understand why someone would decide to back out of something if they suddenly realized they weren’t ready. Instead, take a different perspective on the situation. Fear or anxiety are indications that you should take this action. Relax your doubts, but occasionally you have to trust your instincts because you have them for a reason!

You’ve undoubtedly heard more than once that you should just pursue your dreams. The difficulty is that it’s simple to say “follow your dreams,” but doing so requires a lot of effort. To make matters worse, the self-help industry amplifies the importance of following your ambitions to the point that we believe that if we aren’t, we are doing something wrong, which is not the case. All the rage these days are vision boards, meditation, and the Law of Attraction. The basic line is that you can pursue your aspirations if you want to, and if you don’t, that’s fine. If you choose to pursue your aspirations, you must develop a strategy and set reasonable goals.

Another example of something that is easier said than done. Admit it: letting go of your anxieties is terrifying. The greatest approach to overcoming your fear is to understand it, allow yourself to be frightened, and do it anyway. Fear is meant to wake you up. It prevents you from jumping from an otherwise perfectly decent bridge. When you discover the source of your fear, you can assess if it is sensible or not. Not all worries are negative. Fearing dangerous snakes is a healthy thing, but being immobilized by them is something you can overcome.

There are “rags to riches” stories everywhere. Someone leaves their work, and it turns out to be the finest decision they’ve ever made. They discover money and pleasure that they would not have found otherwise. But don’t forget that there’s a lot of truth-bending going on here. If it makes sense, quit your job. Leaving your employment without first considering your options is simply dumb. You will rapidly fall behind on your payments. Instead, try to block out the terrible things in your life. Remember, we all need a paycheck to exist, so unless you have a large savings account, you should keep your employment for the time being.

3# Echo of Today:

Before you are hasty to follow the trend the next time one of these overused clichés makes its way to you, make sure you give it some thought and decide if it’s the best strategy for your personal development objectives.

Grow and Improve!

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Your mood and thought patterns are influenced by your surroundings. You’ll either be inspired or bored by it. Make sure your home has at least one space where you can feel your inspiration grow. You’ll discover that you enjoy being here, and we are all afraid! But you have a choice: if you let them rule you or if you confront them and let them go, Fear will keep you where you are right now. You won’t be able to develop and advance. If you are afraid of something, you need to face it and learn from it.

Conclusion

Growth in life frequently demands work and the commitment to stretch oneself past one‘s comfort zones. It can be tempting to give up or stick to safe boundaries when faced with difficulties. But going beyond those boundaries, taking chances, and venturing into the unknown is where real development comes. The benefits of personal development and self-discovery outweigh the discomfort of the process. In the end, the capacity to challenge oneself to advance is an essential element of finding success and fulfillment in life.

4# Echo of Today:

Fear will keep you where you are right now. You won’t be able to develop and advance. If you are afraid of something, you need to face it and learn from it.

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Amari Parker

I have a passion for exploring the intersections of business, religion, and culture.

I strive to make complex subjects accessible and to provide readers with insights,

and guidance that they can apply in their own lives.

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