Have a vision for oneself
What are we looking forward to? What is our aim, what is it
that I really want and should? First of all, there is no fixed rule that we
need or should have it, but just imagine if we have a plan, something to
fulfill then we will constantly focus on how to do that. We will look for
methods, we will develop or improve skills, we will research, and we will
experiment. To be precise, we will be busy doing something that we really look
forward to. When we have a vision, we think and know and decide that this is
what we want to be, where we want to be. It leads to self-growth, and every
time we complete a task, big or small, there is a sense of achievement.
Compare self to the old us
Yes we also say that we should not compare ourselves to
others but it means that we should not compare ourselves to OTHERS, we should
definitely compare ourselves with our older self. How we were yesterday, how were we last month
or maybe 5 years ago? What is it that
has changed, what has changed in my health, what has changed in my
qualification, what has changed in my skills? So many times we are
contemplating that life is the same, I have been the same for the past 2-3
years or maybe that nothing is changing. A deep look back and wham! We see so
many things are continuously changing, for good or for bad. In some health issue
is bothering us continuously, and then look back on how we changed our food
habits, our exercise routine, lifestyle, stress. Or if my work is suddenly pending
as opposed to earlier then what changed in my daily routine. These things seem
minor but as they pile up they make big changes, they can be good or bad based
on where they came from.
Growth is outside the comfort zone
Comfort zone, the cozy corner, the cozy corner we all love
to be in. The safe zone where we really
enjoy, where we know what is happening and why it is happening. In the comfort
zone, we already know the outcomes, we have been there done it all. We know the
result, we know the measures, we know the methods, and we know every little
tiny detail. So, we are laid back, chilled out, we know we can handle it. It is
definitely not a bad thing; just imagine the time and efforts one must have
invested to know it all. But then, we also stop growing as we are already well
prepared for all the scenarios. So, what is it that we are seeking, growth or
rest? Its subjective and a decision solely on us.
Reading books is an advantage
Books are always good; books are a man’s best friend, ask
any reader and they will hundreds of good things to say. Pick any book,
fiction, non-fiction, self-help or anything, reading it opens a world of
information and imagination. When we are reading we are using our imaginative
powers to develop that picture, that scene. Our brain cells are all the more
active creating a distinct picture of that scenario we just read, imagine
reading Harry Potter and thinking how their school looks, how the characters
look and the scenes and the game. Non-fiction books open a world of information
for us, data, facts, things to relate to, and concepts to understand the world
a bit better. Self-help books have so many minor and major things that we can
introduce in our lives and change it for better, to work efficiently or to
manage time or to be healthier and so on. Every book has something to teach, we
take back something from every single book, period!
Stay humble
Humility is an asset! We must have seen so many successful people
being humble. Although this definitely doesn’t mean all the rude and mean
celebrity stories that come in are false. Of course it differs from person to
person but yet the humility that we carry is the aura that we spread around. Being
humble keeps us grounded, not letting things go in our head. And this is extremely
important for us as a human also, the moment we start flying around in our head
that’s the moment we stop evolving, our learning stops, our empathy disappears.
And the point is, we could make someone’s day just by smiling, or just by not
being mean. After all, being human always matters.
Never quit the game
Success doesn't come easily to anybody. Actually to be
precise one has to work really hard for it. There will be many obstacles before
we reach our destination. So these
obstacles are actually our testing phases.
Those points where we lack, where we need to grow where we need to do
something else where we need to find some other measure. So rather than quitting the game and getting
out of the place we actually need to fight or find solutions. And it is also
not that we face hardships just once or twice in our lives, we will continuously
face things, big or small, and it is through all those battles that we grow and
mature and evolve in our lives.
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