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There is no manual for living to train us to do it well, and no diploma to say that we are ready for what life could throw at us. We may not be able to fix the things that get in the way of our happiness and fulfilment, but that needn't stop us being happier and more fulfilled. Don't all rush, there's plenty of time. Why do today what you can put off 'til tomorrow.
By sharing the stories that inspire us, we can help promote resilience in others. In this article from Positive News the author explains how to use a narrative structure to highlight aspects of tragedy that might otherwise be missed.
Little failures teach us a lot. They help with mental conditioning and developing resilience.
When did you last see an article entitled "I now have a richer life because I've learned to manage my time well"? There is a myth that we should be able to 'manage' our time better. What that really means is that we must manage ourselves.
Self-esteem is much talked about but it doesn't mean much; it's more useful to understand what contributes to self-esteem.
We all need to be able to bounce back in the face of life's inevitable challenges. Some people do it better than others. Personal resilience is built on learnable skills.
People who fake working hard can actually be as productive as those nose-to-the-grindwheel types. But it's an art. Read this article by Oliver Burkeman.
Metaphorically, you might say, some people will stop to look in a mirror to see what they could learn, while others will hurry past it, in case they learn something.
If you ever find yourself going round in circles there are ways to break the pattern and re-start the creative process. But you won't do it by just thinking about , here are some things to DO.
Goals and aspirations are fine, having high standards is good, and you can be proud of your high ideals. BUT, while all of these things are noble and worthy, they can be hard task-masters and will surely enslave you unless you hold them lightly. Success comes in many guises, so start by designing one that suits you. Aim to be perfect and to get it right first time by all means, but keep your feet on the ground and hold your high standards lightly.
“A different approach to personal development”
“A different approach to personal development”
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