10 Signs You Are Doing Better Than You Think
It’s common to wonder if you’re doing enough in life — and during these times of struggle, it can be difficult to see all the things you’re already doing right.
When we feel immense stress, and worry constantly, it’s easy to ignore our accomplishments. Plus, social pressure often makes us feel like we have to always be working harder or doing more.
If you ever doubt yourself, here are 10 signs that you’re actually doing a lot better than you think.
1. You’re Figuring Out What You Don’t Want
Sometimes, it seems like you need to know exactly what you want ‘to live life the right way.’ You see other people seeking out a perfect relationship or a meaningful career — while you aren’t quite sure what you want. But that’s okay.
When you live life according to your terms, your goals will be different than that of other people. And you’ll realize them at your own pace. Figuring out what you don’t want in life is just as important as knowing what you do want.
The process of elimination is a natural part of self-discovery — and if you can name a few things you aren’t interested in pursuing, that shows you’re on your journey to fulfillment. When you realize the power you have in determining who you are, you’ll see how much better you’re doing than you think.
2. You’re Skeptical And You Question Things
Although you may associate doubt with negativity, misery, or annoyance, a healthy dose of skepticism can go a long way. When you question yourself — such as your motives, ideas, and values — you practice a type of self-awareness that serves as a catalyst to growth.
Your doubt can help you find better ways of doing or thinking about things. It can also reveal your objective reasoning skills and instinctual self-reflection — two important traits that enable you to problem solve and move forward through life.
These awesome qualities are due to your skepticism, and they tell you not to blindly follow the masses or accept normality for the sake of familiarity. You can — and will — be your own person.
3. Trends Don’t Faze You
You might watch others from the sidelines as they engage in the latest trends or hyped-up products. And although sometimes you may feel left out, you should feel good about not falling for silly schemes just because of popularity.
Society encourages us to forget about asking why when it comes to our purchasing power. Instead of considering if we really need something (or even want it, for that matter), most people tend to go with the flow and buy the next cool thing before thinking.
If trends don’t faze you, it means you don’t let your possessions own you. Instead of buying something because other people did, you decide to say no to the rampant materialism — and you should feel good about that.
4. When Life Knocks You Down, You Get Up
Life is chock full of obstacles — especially ones that no one ever imagined they would go through. When you’re confronted with unforeseen challenges, they test you and might even knock you down. It’s okay to fall when things get tough.
The real challenge is getting back up after hardships — whether they be the result of personal failures or natural disasters. If you’re someone who’s seen adversity, you acknowledge the strength you’ve shown by picking yourself up and moving forward.
Before those challenges, you may have thought that you couldn’t do it. Look at yourself now and know that you can face anything.
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Originally published at https://www.iynk.in on February 3, 2021.
