As we try to find our way in the world, it is easy to get wrapped up thinking that we have to follow other people in order to be successful.
We are all trying to find our way in the world and are doing what we can with our limited understanding.
It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that striving to be the better version of ourselves won’t quite make us successful. We often find ourselves emulating others, following in their footsteps and negating our own instincts in order to achieve what we think they have.
And while watching others can sometimes help us to figure out our own lives, it can rob you of the opportunity to search for your own solutions. Not only this, but by blindly following the path of others, you are also underestimating your own ability to take control of your life.
When we take the responsibility to embark on a journey of self-exploration and self-discovery we are actively showing ourselves love. Remember, love is an action word and striving to be your best self is an act of love.
Self-acceptance + compassion + self-improvement = self-love
Another way that we may miss out on opportunities to grow into a better version of ourselves, is when we become REactive instead of PROactive.
What do I mean by this?
Well, when you are living life as a REactive being, you are waiting for things to happen. Life just HAPPENS to you. Opportunities either come to you...or they don’t. You get a string of ‘bad luck’ or ‘good luck’. Your actions are always a response to external circumstances, which slows down your progress and often leaves you feeling like a victim of your circumstances.
Now, we are all guilty of this (and I am no exception), but what if a huge part of showing ourselves love, is shifting our mindset away from this approach? What if there was another way?
I think the PROactive approach is what we need in our lives. This is where we pay keen attention to everything about ourselves: our emotions, thoughts, actions and the origin of such. Doing this regardless of external circumstances puts you miles ahead of the game!
Why?
Because you are focusing on what does and doesn’t work for you. This type of frequent self-reflection is essential. Although very few of us encouraged to explore it, it is such a powerful tool. It helps you understand that everybody’s journey is different. Even the people you admire and aspire to emulate have gone through their own ups and downs. So you have to focus on YOUR journey...not anybody else’s.
This is REAL self-love; acknowledging that you are enough and having the confidence to carve out your own path.
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