Lessons for self

This has been a year of huge personal growth for me. Challenging the barriers that I have grown up with, the barriers that I have placed on myself, the doubts that I had plan

And here I write the most important of the lessons learnt.


1) Know what you want.
Be honest with yourself. You know very well what you want. What your heart seeks. Yet you keep chasing what you know will not lead to your fulfilment. Know what you want and pursue that.


2) Use your free time positively. Join organisations and teams that work towards goals that you believe in and have similar values to you. Achieving good alone is a difficult journey, one that relies on self motivation and making your project your priority. The problem arises when there are difficulties in personal circumstances. Without the support of a team, it is easy to put your own passions and projects at the bottom of the priority list, when other more pressing matters come to your attention. So to keep growth and passionate work consistent, hold yourself to account, be part of a team and persevere.


3) Stop doubting yourself and your abilities. Any opportunity that presents itself to you is done so for a reason. God wouldn't have offered it to you if he didn't believe you were capable of completing it. Trust that you have everything within yourself to get through it and to deliver.


4) Know your worth.
Know that you deserve to be treated as a priority. Just as you prioritise those you love and care for. Never accept anyone who treats you as an option.That only leaves you with questions. Wondering why you aren't enough. Know that you are a source of peace and comfort. Your presence is a gift that should be appreciated.

5) Social media is completely unnecessary and a waste of your time and energy.
Find better hobbies. Make real friends. Spend time with your family. Work on your fitness. Journal. There are better uses of free time than likes, shares and fake friends. It starts a vicious cycle of procrastination that will only create inner frustration, no good can come out if such a plaee.

6) Body image: You've come a long way. Enjoy it. Be grateful.

7) Take care of your private life and God will take care of your public life.