My goodbyes to 2013 were bitter-sweet. It was a year of much change for me, both good and challenging, and I wanted to write about the things I’ve learned from a year that has allowed me huge personal growth whilst also testing my resolve with huge personal challenges.
This blog is in two parts as there was quite a lot to say and today focuses on personal growth.
If you want to learn, teach
I have no idea where this saying comes from, but this year it has really become true for me. I’m not suggesting for a moment that I’m a teacher of course, but, through the process of writing on my blog, my understanding of my own personal philosophy has become clearer and clearer.
There’s no doubt that in trying to explain new (to me) or complex ideas that you really need to understand what you’re writing about or it makes no sense!
By writing my thoughts on a particular idea or philosophy I have also found that I have become more resolute in the pursuit of that particular characteristic in my own personal performance and therefore in wanting it to become part of my authentic personality. I think for the most part, I probably knew that I was ‘this’ or ‘that’ kind of person at heart, but I wasn’t actually living authentically, which for me means living in alignment with my true beliefs. Having said that, it’s not always easy to live to your true beliefs as sometimes these will not be the ‘norm’ of the majority and you can therefore feel isolated or a bit weird! [Read more…] about Lessons I Learned in 2013, Part 1