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#5 Steps of Finding Self

By Curtis NewkirkPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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#1 Self Love Above All

If you find that %80 of your love is given to others instead of yourself you will find out you are lacking self-love. Most people who tend to show lots of love to others are lacking in themselves. Something we don’t have we tend to want more of. Low self-esteem comes from looking for others` approval. People of this nature will go beyond the call of duty to make people happy. You have to find love and happiness inside. Loving others more than yourself is not healthy. You are searching for validation. You will love and give more because you value the opinion of others more than your own opinion.

#2 Liking What You See

Knowing what you see in the mirror is only a reflection. It tells the work that has been done or the process that you`re in. Be happy with whatever you see. If changes need to be made allow yourself to make that choice. Changing for others will only make things worse. What happens when that one is no longer there? Your purpose and reasons are gone. Self is the best reason to do anything. Society and social media tell you that image is everything. The way people perceive you to be is not necessarily true. Your image should reflect the true person and character of one`s self.

#3 Self-Accountability

Being successful or unsuccessful in life you only look at yourself for what was done. You don’t look for someone else to blame. Did you know that you fall into success? No one in the world has made it on the first try. By making mistakes and correcting them it will help build a stronger you. Life is what you make it. Also, you take from it, so only take what you need. Gain information from around you at all cost. Knowing it’s not left up to you for the consequences of your actions, you tend to choose and make wise decisions. This will help you to make better life choices.

#4 Lend Your Services

Things that you are good at can impact someone’s life tremendously for the greater good. Giving is a big part of who you are. Someone who doesn`t give it says a lot about what type of person you are. There is always someone who can learn from your experience. Life is a great teacher, but you as well can be one too. Learning and gaining information is not just for you. Build others around you we do not live here alone. Someone is willing to learn what you have to share. Take the time to deposit into someone else. Helping others builds confidence for both the people you are helping and for yourself. Also leaves a lasting positive legacy.

#5 Develop As You Grow

You should not stay the same. You should always have room to grow. On your journey of life, you learn all types of lessons. Understand why you fail, why you pass, why are you loved, why people do not like you, and what is your main purpose in life. Most of the time we are our own problem, not others. By learning these things about yourself will help in your development. Not developing yourself will make you stagnant. You should always increase your knowledge. The world is forever changing, so why would you stay the same? Learn what it takes for the world to know the great person you are. I believe we all would like each other if we took the time to just understand ourselves first.

When we don’t give ourself a chance to be like, how can we like others? If everyone would love self-first, I feel the world would be better. There would be peace, because would respect one and you would respect me.

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Curtis Newkirk

Curtis Ardelle Newkirk is a father, a son, a brother, a minister, an artist, and a writer. Giving his wisdom, understanding, and his knowledge of life. He hopes to impact or to enlighten someone's mind to help change the world.

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