Self Work
Working on personal development doesn't have to end at academics or at the workplace because it is a continuous process and one should always strive to be a better version of self.
There's a few traits I have pondered on enhancing because with time I have seen the negative impact they have on my mental and emotional well-being.
1. Learning To Receive
Growing up with my grandmother I observed a giving and a caring person. Giving to others is my way of expressing love to them (family, friends and colleagues), it just comes naturally.
The opposite side of this is that I have struggled to receive anything. Sometimes it feels to me that the person could have used the money elsewhere. One day my mentor wanted to send me a gift, silly me!, I wanted to pay for the courier fee. She went right ahead to gently remind me of the self work the both of us are doing.
Now that I am opening my heart to receive, I am receiving meaningful gifts, getting to appreciate the generous givers in my circle and I am now aware that I am worthy of the gifts I receive although this is still work in progress.
2. Overthinking
I am naturally a fixer of other people's problems. Thandi always finds a solution and this has led me to forever lingering thoughts. At points I struggle to fall asleep because I just think and think.
At one of my dental appointments, my dentist asked if we could have a discussion about something that he noticed inside my mouth. He pointed that he could see that there's a perfectionist in me and he sees this because people who grind their teeth are people who always work very hard and as a result of this my teeth are becoming eroded. I found this to be very interesting because how are my eroded teeth linked to my unstoppable thoughts.
To work on the overthinking I purchased a book titled "The Battlefield of the Mind" by Joyce Meyer. I must say it has helped my busy brain to calm down. Every chapter gave me something to work on. The best part is that it has biblical references that address a particular mental challenge that a person may be facing.
Parting Thoughts
Dear reader, what are you struggling with? I would like to encourage you to take time out and reflect on personal things you would like to improve on. Please take care of your mental health. I wish you healing.
Gratitude Note
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