5 Ways You've Matured But Didn't Notice |
Sometimes we feel like we're not progressing in our personal development if we don't have an Etsy shop that makes six figures a year, haven't done an Ironman, or still feel upset about a friendship that broke down five years ago.
But there are all sorts of ways we mature and develop that we barely notice. When you give yourself credit for quiet ways you've matured psychologically, it can help you feel more settled within yourself and build on these wins.
See if you recognize yourself in any of the following scenarios. I've illustrated each general principle with a specific story. Try to find an example from your own recent experience. If you can't think of one right away, you're probably just not recalling it yet. Trust that you've made each type of progress. Allow a personal example to surface in your mind in its own time.
We know we should give ourselves credit for starting good habits, but we forget to affirm ourselves for having improved a routine that has matured into something better or slicker over time.
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