Tag: Personal Development

5 Simple Ways To Create A Life That Matters

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Personal Development, Personal Growth

Stop and just listen

‘We tend to ignore or argue with people who disagree with us, but when we stop and just listen to them, we can often find common ground.’– Harriet Minter

Look out for others

‘By looking out for others, you are far more likely to see opportunities boomerang back your way.’- Dan Pontefract

Find out what you can do and do it

‘Find out what works for you and stick to it.’- Alvin Put

Know your why

‘Only when the why is well-formulated does it make sense to proceed.’- Alvin Put

Accept change

‘Accept that change is a constant; there are four seasons for a reason.’- Dan Pontefract

Why You Should ‘Walk Through’ Your Doubts

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Personal Development, Personal Growth

If you want to get to the other side, you must develop the courage to ‘walk through’ your doubts.

In the words of Tom Oliver, ‘If you have self-doubts, you can’t deny them; that won’t work. It will only impede your energy. Instead, objectify them. This will enable you to live through the unpleasant feelings without denying them or giving them more room than they deserve.’

You can handle your doubts. They are there. To set yourself free, don’t try to pretend that they are not there. If you do that, they will never leave you alone.

Self-doubts are there. And they always will be there. If you want to chase your dreams, don’t dismiss them. Because they are not going anywhere.

‘Remind yourself that some of life’s greatest breakthroughs happen precisely after the moments of deepest doubt, despair, or depression- you have to walk through the valley of the shadow of doubt to get to the other side.’

It is okay to doubt yourself, especially when you are in a place that is new to you. But do not let it stop you from living your dreams.

Instead of giving up on yourself, why not ‘walk through’ your self-doubts?