We all want to be authentic. I know I do. We want to go into the world knowing we can be ourselves because we will be accepted exactly as we are. But, what does it really mean to be authentic? This mystical, seemingly unattainable, label reserved for a select few.
We all want to be more positive, but too often we plod through life believing it’s ‘just not that easy’. While I will agree there’s no instant fix or magic spell, I do believe that being happy, and positive thinking in general, can be achieved through a bit of simple effort and building good habits for life. I know, you’re probably thinking what the heck is ‘simple effort’, so keep reading! We’re talking about small changes that, over time will change your entire view on life.
Let’s talk about why it is so important to establish what your core personal values are. Instead of going through life blind, let’s dig deep and discover what really matters to us. You may think this is basic and obvious, but I believe we are not fully aware of the values that are the foundations of our lives. We know we have them, we just don’t give them much thought.
We all have an image in our minds of the life that we want to live. Our ideal life. But, for us to move forward in life, towards this ideal, we have to understand the difference between ourselves and our ‘story’. If you aren’t familiar with the concept of your ‘story’, grab a cup of tea and let’s have a chat because before you can own your story you have to know what it is.
Let’s start off with the meaning of Imposter. The word, by definition, means someone who pretends to be someone else. No wonder we feel negatively about the terminology ‘Imposter Syndrome’ that seems to have such a grip on so many of us. The infamous Imposter Syndrome! Just the name is enough to have you shaking in your boots, let alone being labelled as suffering from it!
Honestly, I think much of it’s power is in the name. The word Imposter has so much weight and negativity attached to it already, and then you add in Syndrome. A sure-fire recipe for self-loathing!
Have you experienced that extreme level of frustration that comes from boredom? There is nothing quite like it. It is almost painful. Like you have lost all ability of finding meaning in life. The boredom in life becomes all consuming. All you can think about.
When you think of dreams do you think of them as being just out of your reach? Or, do you think of chasing your dreams as a worthy goal post, something to get excited about?
Sadly, many of us see our dreams as unattainable as those we wake up from in the morning. Never really believing that we can achieve them. I’d like us to shift our mindset on our dreams today. With that said, here are some of the reasons why you might stop chasing your dreams.
What makes us strong? If we are honest with ourselves, we all know it’s not the good times. Our challenges are our greatest teachers. When we accept this, it is easier to recognize that going through hard times makes you stronger.
It’s taken me a long time to come to this rather major conclusion. That life is all about giving back. And, truth be told, this world we live in has brought it into sharp focus for me. Like a chilly wind on a sunny day this world has left me feeling just a little disappointed.
How would you feel if you came to the irrefutable conclusion that you no longer needed the approval of anyone else? Like Anyone! What would it mean for your life? Could this change everything for you? Would the world look different? Feel different, maybe?
