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ACHIEVING PERSONAL GROWTH DURING

CHALLENGING TIMES

Most of us fear the unknown situation and when we suffer, often we become
self-absorbed and fixated on all the negativity around us. It feels impossible

to look beyond oneself. However, suffering can be an obstacle or an
opportunity. If you see it as an opportunity, you will be able to make the best
out of it.

The secret lies in redirecting your attention, being open to the present and
considering all of the possibilities. Big accomplishments begin with small
accomplishments, daily accomplishments, and ordinary accomplishments.

The key to success and happiness is being fully present in every moment.

Some of the key factors include:
1) Allowing self to feel into one’s own emotions: Avoiding feelings of

emotional discomfort is often the biggest mistake made by us. Which
often sprints us to the nearest distractions thinking that we can avoid the
reality. Unfortunately, it is only a baggage that we carry into out future
experiences. Instead just sit breath and allow yourself to feel whatever
you are feeling which will help you vent out or reason out.

2) Practise Self - Care: During the time of challenges especially when you
are dealing with bigger problems. Practising nourishing yourself
accurately through healthy food, exercise, and restful sleep, is difficult.

But we need to cater to ourselves more to face our strives.
3) Do one thing each day that reminds you of how amazing you are: Think
of one inspiring event in your life that you can recall which moved you or
encouraged your confidence. You would simply feel that you are just
moving through a difficult time and you are going to overcome the

obstacle easily.
4) Be Brave and confront your fears: At times, our feelings of discomfort or
fears could distract us from seeing the benefits of taking hold of the

chances. Learn to analyse your discomfort feelings or fear to help you flow
towards positive change.

Hence personal growth can be achieved with positive thoughts creative

thinking, happiness, and confidence. You only fail if you quit. So don’t quit
and be a successor.

- Minal Pinto

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