Tag: Self-Assessment

3 Disadvantages Of Accepting Yourself Unconditionally

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Personal Development, Personal Growth
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‘Accepting yourself unconditionally does not have to mean that you become arrogant.’- David Bonham-Carter

It means you are okay with who you are, no matter what.

When you accept yourself for who you are, you must watch out for these things:

‘You may lose some of your drive because you feel you don’t have to prove yourself so much.’- David Bonham-Carter

You do not have to prove yourself to other people. But if you want to achieve success in your life, always prove yourself to yourself.

‘You may become lazier.’- David Bonham-Carter

If you are tired, don’t stop, keep going.

‘You may become inconsiderate or disrespectful of others if you go to the extreme of not valuing the opinions of others at all or thinking that you are completely self-sufficient.’- David Bonham Carter

It is okay to love yourself, to accept yourself, but do not forget the people around you. They are human beings. They matter. Remember that.

Why You Should Not Give “Less Than Your Best”

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Personal Development, Personal Growth
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Steve Prefontaine said, “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” When things are difficult, it is easier to just give up than to continue. It is easier to stop doing than to start doing again. It is easier to stop living than to start thinking again.

Whatever you are doing, no matter how difficult, do not settle for less, do not give less than your best. Don’t!

Instead of giving up, instead of focusing on what you cannot do, instead of doing less than your best, why not focus on opportunity. If you want to improve yourself, real improvement, do not focus on problems, focus on opportunity.

We grow when we challenge ourselves. But before you do something, assess your own strengths and weaknesses. It is important. It saves time. If you can do it, do it. But if you cannot do it, then don’t waste your time. Because failure comes from doing what we don’t know how to do. As Thomas Paine once said, “When it become necessary to do anything, the whole heart and soul should go into the measure, or not attempt it.”

If what you are going for is not for you, don’t go for it. If you don’t feel good about it, don’t do it. If it is for you, then you must do it with all your might. Remember, if you want to be successful in your own life, you MUST put your whole heart and soul into what you do. If not, it won’t work.