3 Stories to Help You With Personal Development
Love yourself. Motivate yourself. And, above all, be happy.
Most of us have questioned ourselves––whether in a positive light or a negative light. Despite our differences, all of us struggle with improving ourselves to become the best version of us. And the thing is, personal should be a priority. A lot of talented writers have written stories on Medium about this topic and I want to highlight them.
The purpose of this story is to bring information together for you in one place and to introduce you to Illumination’s Personal Development writers.
Recently, Timothy Key spotlighted me in his article. I felt honoured and was extremely grateful for the extra views it got me. More importantly, Timothy’s warm welcome made me felt like a part of the Illumination community. It’s inspiring to see other writers alongside me and I feel very motivated. I hope to do the same for other writers in this story.
If you are a Personal Development writer and would like a shoutout, comment on this story to share your own experiences and tips! We want to hear from you!
1. Stop seeking validation: hear what Roxanna Azimy has to say
In today’s society, we often compare ourselves with others. In fact, we become our own worst enemy. We are ‘born to please’ — it’s the easiest route in life. But, Roxanna explains that loving ourselves, without validation from others, is the only way to live a sustainable, satisfying life. We should be placing value in ourselves above all else. If we don’t, how can we expect others too?
2. Learn about the importance of accountability in developing commitment with Lionel Piguet
One of the biggest conflicts we face when planning a task is how you will get it done. Will you motivate yourself? Do you have the self-discipline to keep at it without a reminder? Or will having someone to hold you accountable work better? Lionel dissects these ideas and helps you understand the importance of both.
3. Sinem Günel teaches us 7 ways to bring joy into our life
Many strive for happiness their entire lives, searching for the one thing that’ll bring them joy. For some, this is a pursuit for money. Other’s seek a more subtle, inner peace. Sinem has put together 7 lessons from reading the book, “Finding your element” by Ken Robbinson. Learn how, with the most simple steps, you can bring joy into your life.
I hope these articles have inspired you the way they have inspired me. We take so much for granted and miss out on the positives in life.
Remember the most important thing in life is to: love yourself, motivate yourself, and, above all else, be happy.
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