You have unique strengths: There’s a quality you have right now that someone else wishes they had.Everyone’s a work in progress: Nobody’s perfect including yourself so stop putting so much pressure on yourself to be so.If you find yourself using personal development as a way to “fix” yourself or as a substitute forġ0 Reasons Why You’re Enough Just the Way You Are
What I didn’t realize was that what I needed all along was very simple. So I continued my quest to find my missing link to find that piece that would make me feel whole. I really wanted to be chatty and popular to feel accepted and worthy. I did my best extrovert imitation which I’m sure came off more than bit awkward.
I pushed myself into social events, trying to overcome what I considered to be an affliction. Basically introvert’s enjoy spending time alone while shy people may not necessarily enjoy being alone, however, have a fear of social interaction. I wanted to feel whole.Įveryone at some point or another has felt there were sides of them that were unlovable, unacceptable or shameful.įor me, I was hit with the double whammy of being an introvert as well as being shy. I wanted to wake up and feel like all my flaws were mended. I became somewhat dependent on them to give me that boost I needed to have a good day rather than simply being present with what or whom was in front of me. And I still read them on a regular basis.But often I used them, similar to the way people use drugs as an escape.
Don’t get me wrong, they’ve been immensely helpful in understanding myself and others more and have helped change my life for the better.
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