My choice is what I choose to do,
And if I’m causing no harm, it shouldn’t bother you.
Your choice is who you choose to be,
And if you’re causin’ no harm, then you’re alright with me.”

Ben Harper

The more we age, the more difficult it becomes to learn new things. But in my view, learning new skills or doing what you’ve wanted to do for a long time can lead to a happier, more balanced personal life.

Whether you want to stay current with technology, learn a second language, become a content writer, or simply have something new to do in your spare time, developing your skills for personal growth is essential. Life-long learning improves your overall quality of life.

It’s My Choice

If you’ve ever visited my blog or followed me on social media, you’ll know how much I enjoy my blogging career. I never thought I’d say this, but I honestly can’t think of anything better than this. Even though I frequently receive the following questions from our family members: Why did you choose blogging over any other job? And always my answer is I chose it for my personal growth, It’s My Choice.

A Year of Saying “It’s My Choice”

We all have those moments when we feel like our life is finally going the way we want it to. The stars are aligned, and everything is falling into place. You feel happy, satisfied, and confident in your ability to make good choices and stay on the path you want to be on. You’re making strides towards your goals and seeing the results of your hard work. You’re proud of who you are and where you’re going. You feel like you’re exactly where you need to be. These are the moments that make us think, “This is it.” This is what I was working towards”. And it feels great until it doesn’t. Until the stars fall out of alignment and something spurs them to realign in a different pattern entirely. Next thing you know, you’re in a completely different place than you were before. Now is the time to make a choice. A choice like I made to start my Blogging journey.

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Lessons Learned After a Year of Saying “It’s My Choice”

A year ago, I chose to start saying “it’s my choice” rather than “it’s the right thing to do,” “it’s what I should do,” or “it’s what I have to do.” To be honest, I don’t remember exactly how or why I came up with the idea, but I know it had to do with my personal growth. I was in a place where I was making some decisions that felt really good.

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You Get Better at Recognising Triggers that Make You Feel Bad

When we’re on the path of personal growth, we learn to recognise the “triggers” that make us feel bad. We know to identify the words and actions that set us off and make us feel bad about ourselves.

You begin to see how other people’s words and actions cause you to feel bad about yourself. You may notice how you sometimes do the same thing to others. You begin to understand how your reactions are based on these triggers. You know you don’t have to be a slave to your emotions. You begin to see how you can use your emotions to your advantage. You begin to understand how you can use those emotions to make better decisions in your life.

You Find Ways to Enjoy the Moments

You find ways to enjoy the moments even when it doesn’t last. When you’re on the path to personal growth, you notice how brief many moments can be. You see when you’re in a fleeting moment of joy and bliss. And as soon as you’re out of it, you start to wonder, “How long will this last?” You begin to panic a little bit. You begin to worry about what you need to do to make it last. You wonder if you have what it takes to keep it going. You begin to feel fear, doubt, and panic. You begin to notice the moments when they’re happening. You begin to recognise the emotions you’re feeling. You begin to pay attention to your thoughts. You begin to notice when they’re fleeting. You begin to accept that they’re brief but also notice that they’re beautiful. You begin to enjoy the moment for what it is.

Bottom Line: Finding Happiness Takes Practice.

We all want and strive for happiness, but getting it is not always easy. It’s not a destination you arrive at once you’ve accomplished everything on your to-do list. It’s a journey that requires patience, perseverance, and a little luck along the way. It’s a practice that requires daily attention and dedication. To find happiness, you must be open and willing to experience new things. You must be willing to try new things, even though you might fail or make mistakes along the way. You have to be willing to put yourself out there and take risks. You have to be willing to learn from your mistakes and experiences. And you have to be willing to be patient with yourself while you do so.

You always have a choice, no matter how difficult things get at times. What choices did you make? Could you share it with us?

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