We often find ourselves asking, “Why is this happening to me?” Life will constantly teach us lessons, and if we manage to recognize them, learn them, and live by them, we will set ourselves up for success. With every obstacle we face, there lies an opportunity for improvement. Now, here are 10 life lessons that will help you grow.
1) Set the foundation right
Put the big stones in your life first. Make health your top priority. Develop good sleeping and eating habits. Pay attention to the people you love and appreciate one another. There are no fruits without the roots.
2) Be aware of your environment
Each ecosystem comes with its conditions and limitations. Play the best game with the cards you’re dealt with. You will not thrive equally well in every team, in every role at work or with every life partner. Keep looking for the place which feels like home.
3) Everybody walks their own path
Each of us has a different starting point in life. Whether it’s about career, finances, or relationships, it is natural to develop at a different speed. Trade all comparisons for appreciation and compassion. Focus on the steps You take.
4) Align to your purpose
Over time, a mere one degree off course can make a huge difference. Be true to yourself when choosing a direction. Don’t waste time chasing after somebody else’s goals. Check your inner compass regularly as you sail through life.
5) You are a creative force
It is your superpower to turn ideas into reality. Find an art form that suits your style. Be curious and adventurous as a kid would. Nobody can be a better you than You. Learn how to express your talents and share your gifts with the world.
6) Use a positive language
You may be thinking over 50,000 thoughts and speaking more than 10,000 words a day. Be mindful of it. The quality of your life corresponds to the quality of your thoughts and self-talk. Your choice of words can determine your reality.
7) Practice empathy
Wisdom comes in all colors, shapes, and forms. See life through other people’s eyes and learn from their experiences. Quit repeating the same mistakes. A whole new world reveals in front of us if we learn to listen deeply and feel what another person feels.
8) Give with an open heart
Brighten up and make someone’s day every day. When in doubt, love more. It’s the little gestures of care and kindness that we remember at the end. Build people up and with every interaction, let them leave better than you’ve found them.
9) Adapting to change
We are bound to go through changes in life. You yourself used to be a tiny baby some years ago. Be a leader and make things happen. If you can’t control the events, take charge of your reaction to them. Let go of attachments and resistance.
10) The art of allowing
As much as we are filled with noble intentions and desires, we also happen to sabotage ourselves. Accept that you deserve what’s great in life. Take a deep breath, smile. Feel with every fiber of your body that you are enough. You got this.
Bonus lesson: Add more value
A little extra effort goes a long way. Take care of the details and overdeliver. Being of service is a prerequisite for personal and professional growth. When your goal is to increase the value in the world, you will rise to the next level of life.
