A Familiar Foe
In the arena of life, every individual fights a constant battle. Within our daily demands and countless responsibilities, there's an intense tug of war pitting self against ambition and reality against dreams. This rivalry between familiar sides is a challenge that reveals strengths and leaves scars. And continuously exerting time, energy, and effort can persuade us to retire our goals or pursue our visions.
As we journey through life, we often experience conflicting feelings that challenge our sense of self. We may feel torn between the comfort of routine and the enticement of new challenges, which can either motivate us to take action or leave us feeling uncertain. At times like these, it's important to clarify our intentions and cultivate a mindset to help complete the mission that is before us.
The War in Self-Development
When we experience this internal tug of war, it can feel like the strain is pulling us apart. What becomes even more difficult is the distance to where we desire to go can feel like a stretch because what we've grown accustomed to extends beyond our comfort zone. This feeling of discomfort can confusingly seem destructive, but it is the feeling of being uncomfortable that invokes change.
By understanding the purpose of being pulled from both ends, the constant tension between 'now' and 'next' can help navigate the self-development path. What becomes recognizable along the way is the stresses of struggle have the power to push us to realize our desired self. In these moments of strain, we grow and define who we want to become.
3 Benefits of Internal Struggle
1. Self-Awareness: Internal struggle fosters self-awareness, making us acutely aware of the discord between our actual self and the self we aspire to become.
2. Motivation: Internal struggle ignites a motivational fire under us. It pushes us out of our comfort zone, inspiring us to strive for growth and transformation.
3. Resiliency: Internal struggle builds resilience as it challenges us to face our fears, learn from failures, and triumph over disappointments.
Be is after C (Comfort, Change, and Challenge)
Anyone that seeks to become a better version of themselves will be met with dilemmas from comfort, change, and challenge. Each dilemma affects a part of our growth that can determine how we pursue who we want to be. The comfort of routine, reluctance to change, and resisting challenges can all become why we can't move toward our best selves.
Whether we can or can't is determined by what we will or won't do. Our actions impact our outcomes, and if we desire more, it will take avoiding comfort, accepting change, and adapting to challenges. Becoming who we want to be is not unattainable, but what is required will test our endurance in adverse situations.
3 Ways to Survive Internal Battles
1. Seek support and perspective: Reach out to trusted friends, family, or professionals who can provide support and offer a fresh perspective.
2. Set realistic expectations: Understand that internal battles and personal growth are processes that take time and patience.
3. Develop coping strategies: Cultivate healthy coping mechanisms that can help you manage and overcome internal battles.
Victory is in the Mind
The war between who we are and who we desire to be can force monumental growth. When we can use the effects of struggles to energize our efforts, we can believe that victory is only one step away. Though the battle can feel tiring and never-ending, forging ahead is always better than leaving our desires behind.
Daily we must commit to winning the battle between staying stagnant and striving for success. By employing a mindset that works in our favor, completing the task of transformation becomes the standard. When what we believe we can be becomes our expectation, we can develop winning ways that produce our hopes, visions, and aspirations.
