Why should you embrace your challenges?
Here I talk frankly about a recent experience of facing a difficult challenge and the benefits that I received from it. It’s just one of my many life coaching tips and if you’re looking for assistance, please do get in touch.
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We all have challenges to face on a regular basis. Some challenges can be exciting and inspiring whilst other challenges can be extremely difficult.
Yesterday I was faced with a challenge that really tested my resolve and patience. I found the conversation extremely difficult and at one point, I wanted to stop it altogether and retreat.
I found myself feeling vulnerable and overwhelmed. My EGO was in full swing trying to do its best to steer me away with the following comments: –
- This is a wind up!
- Something bad is going to happen to you.
- You’re so far out of your depth right now, who are you kidding?
- Don’t you wish this would end right now?
The longer I procrastinated, the more overwhelmed I became until finally I took control.
I PAUSED and I BREATHED.
Upon reflection, I know that at one time I would have been very abrupt, and I would have ended it with anger. I would have allowed my emotions to get the better of me, and I would have snapped in order to protect myself, which in hindsight I didn’t require.
Thankfully I persevered yesterday and as a result, I GREW my inner strength.
Benefits of embracing challenge
This is why I recommend embracing negative challenges because how would you transform and increase your skills and confidence?
Another lesson I learned from yesterday’s experience is that I faced my fear of failure. To be honest, if I didn’t maintain a self-care routine I wouldn’t have paused for a breather.
This is an excellent example of the phrase, ‘it’s OK not to be OK.’ I was certainly not OK, but I challenged myself and I learned so much from it.
In summary, none of us are perfect and we will never be perfect.
It’s our choice to be in a positive or a negative mindset. When challenged with a negative experience, it’s important that you pause and reflect. Breathing deep, cleansing breaths, a minimum of three, will help you do this.
Crystals to help you embrace your challenges
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There are many crystals to help you embrace your challenges, but my absolute favourite is Septarian. Find out here why Septarian is my ‘I can do it‘ crystal.