One of the many wonderful things I am taking away from the Intentional Achievements class is becoming more aware of myself. Really noticing the ways I react to things, and then taking the time to analyze them and determine why I react. Then with that knowledge, figuring out how to change my perspective.
For example, two things I thought of during class last night (that I also shared with my fiancé over a yummy warm, cast iron baked cookie) were the following:
What: Nervousness to talk in groups.
Why: Fear of being either ignored, or considered silly to stupid for my thoughts.
Change/Result: Once I let go of worrying about what others think, I was able to speak up louder (taking care of any chance of being ignored) and really share my thoughts. Not only that, but I found that I do have something interesting and intelligent to add to many conversations.
What: Censoring myself when talking to people, even with those I should trust.
Why: Sharing things with others in the past have cruel judgment, being viewed from that point on in a negative way, etc.
Change/Result: I have learned that with the right person, there will not be negative reprocations. The right person is someone who is truly loving, supportive, open minded, and trustworthy. When I let go and shared things in my past, not only was I not judged, but I was admired more for my ability to realize problems and implement change. That, in turn, made me feel much stronger than I ever have before.
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