But voicing it, that's a whole other thing. If you're not used to saying what you need, then the moment you begin you might be hit with resistance from those on the receiving end. It's so much easier for other people when you don't require anything from them because then it doesn't matter how they … Continue reading It’s one thing to know what you need
Tag: resistance
It doesn’t have to last forever
Some of the resistance to starting something new is the fear that it won't work out. Yet, you'll never have the chance to see your idea flourish unless you're willing to give it go. In order to do this you have to shift your mindset to one where your intention is simply to bring a … Continue reading It doesn’t have to last forever
You don’t have to go through it
If you feel a resistance towards something, it might simply be that you don't want to do it. And you don't have to. There will always be a time when working through it is an option and possibly the best choice to make. However, it's perfectly okay to reach a point where you say 'no' … Continue reading You don’t have to go through it
It’s okay when it ends
You don't have to resist or try to make it work, I promise you, it is okay. Life is full of endings and new beginnings. But sometimes when things are getting to the end and we don't know what is around the corner, we get nervous and become resistant. We try to put the pieces … Continue reading It’s okay when it ends
An unanticipated shift
Sometimes your life may take an unanticipated shift. The easiest thing to do is resist but this only ever makes things worse. It might seem strange to be told that accepting something that is difficult, challenging or unwanted will be better than trying to avoid it but it's true. This shift could be related to … Continue reading An unanticipated shift
Going with the tide
Sometimes change begins not with action but with a feeling. Perhaps you find yourself doing something you've done for years, something that you usually enjoy but this time it feels different. And so you have 2 choices. The first is to follow that feeling and the second is to ignore it. Following that feeling will … Continue reading Going with the tide
Hoping for the best
This is the way of the optimist. It's also worth remembering that even if things don't turn out in the way that you consider to be 'the best', it doesn't mean all hope is lost. That way no matter what life throws at you, you'll be able to roll with it with a little less … Continue reading Hoping for the best
Why sometimes you should do what you’re told
Have you ever had someone tell you what to do or what you need to work on and instantly put resistance to it, even when it's something you planned to do or know you need to work on? I have and I can take a wild guess that some of you have too. I recently … Continue reading Why sometimes you should do what you’re told
You can’t bypass the brunt
I've learnt a lot by simply looking at my own behaviour and assessing what does and doesn't work. That's a large part of what I write and something that begins as why do I always xyz turns into me learning about a psychological theory, brain stuff and people stuff. Recently I've been learning through practical … Continue reading You can’t bypass the brunt
The path of most resistance
Most of us have things that we want to achieve in this life and some of us are willing to work extremely hard for what we want. We'll sacrifice a lot of things and even go through periods or excessive stress or discomfort in order to reach the light at the end of the tunnel. … Continue reading The path of most resistance
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