I was reflecting back during the time I struggled with low self-esteem, depression, and countless setbacks as a result...
And I realized that there are some key differences between how I operated in the past to where I am now.
Most of you already know that having low self-esteem, feeling different, feeling like you don’t fit…. All of this is extremely painful
Before I truly wanted to improve and find out why I struggled with...
Self-doubt
Confidence
Constantly being anxious while trying to interact with others
Putting attention on the negative instead of the positive
Most of these concepts held me back mentally and living a life where I was unable to control my future because lack of confidence, not knowing my potential, and fear dictated how I functioned.
When you spend your time focusing on the negative in your life...
It will affect how you show up and perform on a daily basis.
Instead of focusing on how I could master my self-esteem and find out why it was so low,
I wasted most of my life self-sabotaging myself for having low self-esteem, lack of confidence, feeling different, feeling like I don’t fit in.
When I first discovered the “why”, I was so excited from the rush that I wanted to shout from the mountain tops, but that lasted only a few days.
Because analysis paralysis and shame set in.
So what changed?
I realized through reflection that I wasted a lot of time worrying about my circumstances and the things that were going WRONG in my life instead of taking the time to change myself so I could operate at my fullest potential.
Once I started to focus on “WHY” I wanted to move forward with change.
I started to build more connections, attract more life-changing opportunities, and operate at a different level than I ever expected.
Believe it or not, I even stopped worrying about what others thought about me.
You see, I made an uncomfortable decision to change my mindset.
I decided to push my feelings aside because it only elevated my anxiety, worry, and fear...
& focused more on growth, positivity, and living a life where I feel confident.
When you operate at this level with the correct intentions, not only do you skyrocket in your growth, but you actually achieve your results much faster.
If you want to be a high functioning individual, it's important to realize that not only rewiring your mindset is a MUST if you truly want to make a difference but discover who you really are.
The reason why most people struggle with their self image is simply they focus on fear, anxiety, and self-doubt...
Instead of focusing on their mindset, attitude and taking the action to CHANGE their circumstances.
It has been proven time and time again that taking consistent action and having a positive mindset is what ACTUALLY produces results.
Growth is NOT supposed to be easy.
But would it be worth it to make an uncomfortable decision now, so you can be the high functioning individual you are meant to be?
The person you desire to be is always one decision away!
-Maggie
What does it mean to be self-aware? According to the Oxford dictionary, it means "knowledge and understanding your character.
Now, according to "The Self-awareness Guy". he states that self-awareness is a state of being where you deeply understand your own thoughts, emotions & behaviours, how they affect you & the world around you. When you are self-aware, you are not simply existing or reacting to your environment but living a life that is fulfilling & meaningful. You are the real you and you do things that reflect who you are deep inside.
Really, there is no great mystery around being self-aware. It is not about being perfect, far from it, it is about be comfortable with yourself thereby making sure others around you feel the same way. All it is - is becoming the best possible version of yourself.
So self-awareness for the highly sensitive means recognizing your sensitivity by working on yourself each day, becoming more aware of who you really are as a person, so that you can become the high functioning individual you are meant to be, treating yourself and others with kindness.
My next blog will outline tips on how to increase your self-awareness.
In closing, what will you do today to develop your sense of self-awareness?
Congratulations on making it through this year. I hope you achieved your goals. If not yet, we have next year. Let us all focus on our dreams!
I am leaving you the last Friday quote for the year 2023. See you all next year!
-Maggie K
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