Raise The Rouf Health Opening
The world is full of information of all types, and with all the media we’re exposed to, it’s easy to drown in it all. We look at the lives of others and wonder why we’re not smart enough to know this, why we’re not motivated enough to do that… we feel like we need all these components, these “perfect glimpse” we get into other lives through a screen.
Here’s the truth. We are all our own person. Unique goals. Different passions. One of a kind human beings, all put on this earth for a reason completely different than anyone else. While a beautiful thing, the modern way of living has caused this concept to fade behind a wall of self-comparison. The good news is that once we realize that we have our own life to live, other’s lives and their successes take a backseat to the focus we now direct to ourselves!
Choosing Your Regrets
There’s only so much that we as humans are capable of doing in a lifetime. Consequently, we are faced with endless decisions, ones in which we choose one thing while sacrificing something else. From the biggest of life choices to the small everyday tasks that shape our routines, such decisions are always being made, whether we are fully aware of them or not! Furthermore, we can’t choose every route. It’s up to you to choose what you’re willing to sacrifice in your life. Other people can influence your attitude and mindset, but no one can make your choices except you!
What Matter’s to You?
So, how do we make these choices? How do we make the “right” ones? When thinking about all of these choices, from tiny to impactful, it’s essential to reflect on what you care about in life. Not what matters to others or what others want you to do, but what’s important to you!
When you understand your “why,” your “purpose” in life, the decisions you make will naturally align with that. It’s the conversation with yourself, reflecting on what this purpose is, that’s the uncomfortable part, and many people avoid it and remain out of tune with their true self. Choose to embrace that discomfort. Remember that we don’t improve when we’re comfortable. Discomfort is the only way to grow!
Shifting the View of Other’s Achievements: Comparison –> Celebration
With the constant media exposure to the “perfect” pieces of others lives, we often feel jealous, like we’re a lesser person, or that we don’t have what he/she has. Currently, this is a world of comparison that we live in, which leads to a great deal of resentment and feeling out of place or worthless.
Rather than compare, I believe that we should celebrate the accomplishments of others, at the very least viewing them in positive light. Instead of getting down on yourself for not having this or that, ask yourself what you can learn from this person to better your own life
We all have different areas of interest and responsibilities in this world, and society only functions when we collectively come together! You, a singular human being, don’t need to have all the knowledge, and thus you shouldn’t put that pressure on yourself.
Of course, still always chase after a better you, but don’t set unrealistic expectations for yourself. Chase what you’re passionate about. Focus on that, and let other’s do the same, their passions filling in the gaps, creating a world where we are connected and help each other through this journey we’re all in together. So, celebrate and learn from what others do, rather than hold resentment and jealousy. Control what you can control!
Closing
So, my challenge to you is to embrace what matter’s to you. Always be growing your knowledge, while not holding yourself to an impossible standard of being an expert in every detail of every aspect of life. That’s what we have each other for in this world. When we come together, the pieces of the puzzle fit nicely. It can feel easy to want to “go at it alone” and figure things out by yourself (an attitude that I have strongly held in the past), but the reality is that one person can only do so much. We’re all here together for a reason, to help each other grow and become our best selves!
Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as medical information, diagnoses, treatments, or cures.
