Sometimes we put off making decisions that will bring about enormous life changes. Perhaps we’re afraid to fail or we simply fear change itself. Though, once we reflect on the choices we’ve made we realize our outlooks and our lives are better because of them.
What difficult choices did you initially fear making but found you grew immensely from?
What Difficult Choices Did You Initially Fear Making But Grew Immensely From?
Accepting a work transfer away from my parents, brother, friends, and a familiar place. Accepting a severance package from work instead of taking another job with the company. Speaking to people despite my usual tendency to be a wall flower.
"The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost. To reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience" - Eleanor Roosevelt-
I invested in religious study while my friends and family were building their careers and dating and having kids and getting married and now I know that was the right choice. I had so many religious guys message me, I have so many dreams I can achieve now because of God, and I am so happy inside, and its a happiness that does not need to be maintained with physical or material or social or biological things.
Moving 3 hours away to the capitol of my country for a year. It was scary as I just got up and moved one day for a change of environment. But after a few months I met lots of new people and experienced lots of new things, and it gave me valuable life experience.
decision to let go of making decisions was one. I'd choose not to decide.
in general, avoidance. why... I'm still not sure what's going on. I think I fear making a wrong decision (training from parent) and learned to let go and accept some mistakes and to adapt. I think there's some emotional flexibility required to change and not hold onto things. Holding onto is also an issue.
a very deep introspective question requiring me to write a book on myself...
Cutting certain people off, having sex with my boss in the back of the Starbucks we were working in, ditching collage to start a business, standing up for myself and moving out, defending lines I've drawn in the sand, first time I dropped acid, leaving a job that was holding me back when I had no money and a good amount of debt, sharing my thoughts and life plans with other people as a means of self accountability.
I had to decide what I wanted to be when I grew up. I only had one shot at it and I was either going to law school or go into IT. I ultimately went into IT and i never looked back.
Stop contacting my ex. I had a fear to lose her. We shared a lot when we were together. Eventually I realized there was nothing left from the relationship. Is when I decided to stop contacting her.
I understand that all too well! I have a few family members that are often self-centered. I’ve learned to set boundaries and stick to them. Glad you did too!!!
Thank you so much ❤️ I just had to come to the realization that I don't need to feel guilty about the boundaries I set because they'd waste no time telling me the couldn't something if it were me.
It's especially irritating when you've already tried to help them in different ways and then they act like you're the bad guy cuz u didn't give them what they want , like no ma'am. You're an adult , act like it
I went through it too. You feel terrible saying no at first (the first few times) bc they’re your family. But if it was reversed they’d be no where to be found when you needed them.
I’m not saying you should only do things if the favor would be returned. But you can’t keep going out of your way for someone that’s self absorbed.
I do things put of the kindness of my heart. I don't do things for favors, it may as well not have been done at all. I just tired of people tryna use me and it got a lot easier to say no
People pleasing or should I say maintaining boundaries with people. When you like those people and want them in your life, you forget how to say “no” to them, resulting in having your mental health in turmoil. I have grown out of it now.
too many too list but life is a gamble where you should go in expecting the worst and you are going to make good choices and bad choices but the positives outweigh the negatives and if you fail you will learn from it
I'm considering switching to a different health insurance company. It's hard for me, because I'm a loyal person, and I don't like to drop people that I have a business relationship with.
I had to make a call to cut off people in my life as well as not give into a a negative mind set from others to change my life and perspective for the better.
No, I married an awesome girl. We have two daughters. Life was good for a long time and other issues popped up. Dealing with that now. But marriage can be wonderful. Life can cause complications though.
There will always be complications which makes the peaceful moments that much more special!!! But I’m sure you know that!!! Congratulations on finding someone that compliments you!!!
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