“Self-growth is a powerful journey and a sensitive one because you go through a lot subconsciously,” wrote Nipa Asharam, a life coach
Self-growth or self-improvement is a continuous and powerful journey that requires patience, perseverance, and self-awareness. However, it’s easy to make mistakes along the way that can hinder our progress and make us feel disoriented. In this article, we’ll explore the valuable insights shared by life coach Nipa Asharam, highlighting common mistakes to avoid on the path of self-growth.
1. Being hard on your flaws and putting too much pressure to get rid of it:
As you grow in all areas, the flaws will automatically minimize but constantly attacking what will take time to change will lead to more self-resentment.
2. Trying to perfect the journey by including way too many new habits, routines, and meditation all at one go:
We want results fast and therefore we overdo it and that makes the process mechanical versus bringing a real change from within.
3. Talking about it all the time:
When you are on this journey you get very consumed by it and hence tend to have only discussions around it but that leaves no space to reflect, feel, and absorb it.
4. Oversharing and talking to many opinions and views:
You are vulnerable in this phase and comments and reactions might make you confused, demotivated, and disoriented and take you back instead of forward.
5. Not safeguarding your energy:
You need to understand that you are on the cusp of change and therefore sensitive to people, spaces, and environment and it is important to distance yourself during this time from anything that feels off or not good.
6. You overread, over-watch, and overconsume content on this topic on social media at the cost of a balanced lifestyle:
You feel this will make the journey better but anything that takes you away from balance can completely get your body and mind off sync and be detrimental. So, it is important to allocate only a certain amount of time toward content consumption.
7. Don’t judge yourself if your mind keeps changing or you feel the complete opposite stuff in the process:
It is so important to embrace the changes because it brings up many questions, opposite reactions, and thoughts, which are actually good.
8. Giving up too early because you don’t track progress the right way:
We all concentrate on the end goals and often neglect the small progress we made. Doing so will make us feel that we have not moved forward.
Conclusion:
The journey of self-growth is a remarkable and sensitive process that requires self-compassion, patience, and mindfulness. By avoiding common mistakes such as being too harsh on ourselves, overwhelming our routines, overconsumption of content, and neglecting progress tracking, we can foster a fulfilling transformation. Embrace the changes, honour your unique journey, and celebrate every step taken towards personal growth and self-improvement.