Practicing a practice is a practice
how to live with the discomfort of learning (instead of running from it)
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growth feels uncomfortable because you've outgrown the old ways of being within yourself, and the new ways of being still aren't familiar so they feel unsafe. at the same time, there are parts of your old self that you miss, but also fear of a new chapter because you've never done it before.
i know that once this period of distress is over, good
... See moreInstead of trying to force massive transformation through sheer will and a concerning number of journaling prompts, consider:
- Making friends with your current state (yes, even the messy parts)
- Experimenting with tiny changes
- Treating yourself like a fascinating science experiment instead of a problem to be solved
- Taking regular breaks from trying to
the self-help ouroborous
It is impossible to get better and look good at the same time.
And yet, we always want to look good.
We want to be polished and respected. We want ballooning analytics and bestseller lists and the prime spot at the table. We want praise instead of critique and we’d like it now, if that’s not too much trouble. ... See more