Reconnect with yourself
Discover the power of returning to your roots and rediscovering yourself. Reflect on growth, self-discovery, and how missing pieces are opportunities for rebuilding your true self
Discover the power of returning to your roots and rediscovering yourself. Reflect on growth, self-discovery, and how missing pieces are opportunities for rebuilding your true self
In the journey of life, there are moments when we desire change — whether it’s altering certain habits, transforming our physical appearance, or adjusting our behavior. We may aspire to quit smoking, consume less alcohol, or engage in regular gym sessions. One day, motivated by a newfound determination, we wake up and commit to a new rule: perhaps daily gym visits or resisting the temptation of a piece of cake. Initially, we feel a sense of accomplishment, but as time passes, adhering to the new resolution becomes increasingly challenging. While some manage to sustain the change, more often than not, we find ourselves reverting to the familiar and comfortable —our old habits.
All day long, we expose ourselves and our brains to a constant stream of stimuli. Our senses are constantly bombarded, and it has become an integral part of our daily life. We listen music, we have conversations with people, we have activities – leisure or work- we read, we watch tv, we see social medias…so all day long we are exposed to images, sound, content. The immersive nature of activities often allows us to temporarily escape reality. As we escape reality, it’s crucial to acknowledge the potential impact on our mental and emotional states. The thing we tend to ignore is how our brain takes all that things and maybe underestimate the effects on us.
We often talk about the importance of lifestyle hygiene. We are constantly enticed by messages encouraging us to exercise, eat better, take action for the planet, and these messages give us parameters. Our subconscious also sets parameters for us. We must do everything right, otherwise, what’s the point of doing it?! And very often, the ‘right’ is set so high that we feel like failures because we don’t meet that standard. In the end, we give up, and we stay exactly where we are… whereas…