01/06/2022
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What’s the biggest factor holding you back from being who you want to be?
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In my experience one of the largest barriers to anyones internal happiness and success is the fear of how they are ‘perceived.’
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By our own doing we live in a world where our lives play out for the world to see. Through social media we paint a picture of how we want other people to externally view us.
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Our thoughts and actions are left wide open to the scrutiny and judgment of others.
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How many times have you altered your behaviour or doing what you want to do because you fear what others think?
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Some of the most successful and happiest people I have seen seem to have managed this ‘fear of perception;’ choosing to live a life largely on their own terms.
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When I look back on my own journey I recognise just how much I was bound by such constraints.
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Awkward in group environments, my motivation to get ‘in shape’ due to the acceptance of others, scared to post on social media as it might invite criticism.
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Recognising and understanding that criticism comes with the territory. Anybody with a big goal, will inevitably invite external criticism often from people who are not willing to take those steps themselves.
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Learning to switch your mindset from that of external validation to internal gratification is a key component of this.
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Like anything this takes practice and a lot of self reflection.
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Understand that ultimately no matter what you do people will have something to say about it; however; in my experience being authentic to yourself and passions largely attracts the right type of people to your life.
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