Use Your Past To Give Yourself Power In The Present
Focusing on the future makes it easy to forget about the past.
When we decide to take charge and start leveling up our lives, the idea of change inspires us. We should accept that energy. Visualizing what a higher version of ourselves could look like provides good fuel for growth.
Yet, when we imagine a new us thriving in the future, there is a desire to leave behind memories of who we were. It’s an instinct to want to cleanse our sense of self. While it’s helpful to have clarity in our vision and a feeling of freshness on the horizon, we can do ourselves a disservice by washing away our memories.
Remembering where we are growing from helps us grow into who we want to become.
Since change is gradual and takes place in our minds, it can be hard to tell if we’re making any progress. Monitoring our development will help us chart our upward trajectory. Noticing our positive changes also keeps us consistent and inspired when our energy wanes.
Sometimes we can doubt ourselves after we’ve been on the path for a while.
It’s easy to forget how much we’ve blossomed over long periods.
Take stock of how your work is paying off. You’ll be able to see how much you’ve evolved when you recall the lack of clarity your mind used to have, the discomfort you felt, and your limited view of the world.
These kinds of reflections about how much you’ve grown give you strength and prove that you have the power to shape your life in any way you imagine.
Key Ideas:
Don’t try to forget who you were in the past. Comparing who you are today to who you used to be is an excellent way to see how much you’ve grown.
Don’t try to numb your unhealthy reactions. Use them as mindful reminders to change your actions in the present. Doing this is how you rewrite patterns rather than ignore them.
When you doubt yourself, reflect on how far you’ve come, and use that energy as fuel to build self-belief.
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