Most of us have at least one habit that we know is unhelpful, in fact perhaps you can clearly see how at times it hinders your life. However, you choose to do nothing about it. You've accepted the habit as part of who you are instead of it being something that you're open to changing … Continue reading Unhelpful habits
Tag: acceptance
Accepting where you’re at
Where you are right now might not be where you wish you were. But it's important to accept it. You may have a detailed dream life that feels a million miles from you're current life. And so you focus on the future to distract yourself from your current circumstances. Perhaps there are feelings of embarrassment, … Continue reading Accepting where you’re at
Putting yourself out there
You refuse to put yourself out there because you're afraid of being rejected. Meanwhile, you're also not allowing people to accept the real you. Rejection is a part of life, you're not for everyone it's okay, it's nothing to be afraid of. Don't get so caught up in the people that don't want you, they're … Continue reading Putting yourself out there
Accepting change
It's one thing to know it happens but to accept it is a whole other story. You might find that you've become so comfortable with the way things are that the thought of them being any different is just too much to bear. But change is part of life and no matter how much you … Continue reading Accepting change
Accepting less
Why do people accept less than they truly desire? I think it comes from a lack of belief that you can attain the things that you want. Instead of being clear and saying no, you say yes because you don't believe there is any other choice. I think the fact that deep inside you know … Continue reading Accepting less
Getting drawn in
Some people enjoy arguing. They love it, it fuels them and they will seek it out. They're rarely interested in understanding other people or sharing what they know instead they want to dominate and they want to be right. You may find yourself often getting drawn in but by then it's too late, you've gotten … Continue reading Getting drawn in
The pros and cons of labels
When it comes to labels, they can help people feel like they fit in and belong. Giving something a name can help a person feel more accepted and feel like they understand themselves better. On the other hand labels can also be limiting. As soon as you declare yourself to be X it comes with … Continue reading The pros and cons of labels
The difficult truth
Sometimes the hardest part is facing it. Once you accept it, you can make a plan for what do next. That for many is exciting. However, facing the difficult truth is the necessary first step. You do it by acknowledging and understanding the situation. In some cases it will involve admitting the role that you … Continue reading The difficult truth
Does privilege negate hard work?
Privilege is a complex thing. I think the reason that so many people have a hard time accepting their privilege is because they feel like it negates their hard work. They're not comfortable with the realisation that if it wasn't for certain things about them, they would have experienced life very differently. More often than … Continue reading Does privilege negate hard work?
Self-deception and the power of checking in
Sometimes we trick ourselves into accepting things that we don't want. We make excuses and convince ourselves that we're so totally content with our current circumstances. This happens for a variety of reasons but a major factor is our core beliefs. If you don't think there is something better out there for you then will … Continue reading Self-deception and the power of checking in
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