Grateful for Growth
Stopping to be grateful for how we’ve grown does more than merely provide us with a fleeting warm fuzzy. It's a powerful practice that fosters self-awareness, boosts self-esteem, and encourages continued development.Think about the tasks you've completed, the challenges you've overcome, the goals you've reached, no matter how insignificant they might seem. Did you finish a project at work? Manage a difficult conversation? Even getting out of bed on a tough day might be a triumph.
Instead of focusing solely on the end result, acknowledge how far you've come. Notice the growth and learning that has taken place. Think about times you faced adversity and how you managed to get through them. Appreciate your inner strength and ability to bounce back.
When we look at how far we’ve come, we realize that former obstacles became stepping stones and enabled us to move forward on our path
Today's action prompt: Compare your past self with your present self. What tangible and intangible changes have you experienced? Consider improvements in your skills, knowledge, emotional intelligence, resilience, and overall wellbeing. Now how can you use what you’ve already learned to achieve your current goals?