Things are so easy nowadays that we have all developed a fear of commitment. In fact, many companies have changed their marketing strategies to fit this fear of commitment. You no longer have to commit to a two-year phone contract with a mobile phone company. Now you can get a pay-as-you-go option or even some kind of upgrade plan that lets you change your phone as soon as a new one becomes available.
Read MoreTechnological Strangers
The amazing rate that technology has interfered in the social interactions between people is astounding in today’s world. A decade or so ago, if I was standing in line somewhere, I would strike up a conversation with one of the strangers in the line with me. Now, I simply pick up my cell phone and catch up on social media or text messages. I can’t tell you how often I see people out at restaurants all on their phones instead of having actual conversations with each other.
Read MoreWrite it Down
Everyone says it, but it’s true. The first step to any kind of personal growth is to get yourself a journal. You may have a desire to use your computer or your phone, but please consider using a regular journal and a pen or pencil. Psychologically speaking, we respond better when we handwrite our journal entries; especially in the beginning. Your body is fully engaged and it will enable you to go deeper. Not to mention the fact that there is no chance your journal will start to ring or send you a notification of a new email. A paper journal allows you to focus on you, which is the whole point.
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Who Are You?
At some point in each of our lives, we ask ourselves, “Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose?” These questions are necessary for our growth and our answers may change as we experience our lives. However, the main aspect of ourselves—who we truly are—our identity, is something that is usually molded as children through young adulthood and stays fairly intact. At least, it should if we have had the chance to properly develop our own identity and sense of self.
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We All Need Coaches
No matter what our goals are, we all need coaches or mentors to help us get there. Why? Because it is hard for us to call ourselves out on our own excuses and mistakes. We will always find a justification. We need someone who is not involved in our daily lives as a friend and who can look at the scenarios going on in our lives or the aspects we are questioning from an unbiased outsider’s perspective. It is vital to find someone who has the experience, the know-how, and the ability to give unbiased opinions to help us evaluate our lives and our goals successfully.
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