How do you challenge yourself and seek new opportunities for growth?

Can SMART be SMARTER? Specific, measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound, Effective, Reachable. When things or people doesn’t seem reachable, It would take long time to figure out a reason It s not easy to deal with uncertainty.

Growing up under the weight of expectations inflicted by myself, I internalized the notion that making mistakes meant I was never “good enough”. My relentless pursuit of flawlessness led to battles with perpetual dissatisfaction, anxiety, and severe burnout from a very young age. Mistakes are not merely setbacks; they are opportunities for growth and self-discovery. The narrative of my own musical career echoes this sentiment, as the mistakes I once feared became stepping stones toward mastery. Embracing mistakes is not an endorsement of failure but a recognition of the invaluable lessons they harbour.

There may be times when we would still feel unmotivated for change even after receiving 'constructive feedback'. Questions to ask could be "Does this feedback resonate with me?" or "How much do I want to tie this into my growth or belief?" It is also important to note what emotions or sensations that stir within when we receive feedback - sometimes we might be waiting for the answer we want to hear. What thoughts come to mind when the feedback is not what we expected?

Most times, connecting with others will be of great help, but only if you are connecting with the right person. We often can't spot our mistakes or something that we are lagging on or that can be improved. So, having a perspective from someone else is of great help in improving ourselves.

Learning more about oneself, and taking intentional steps to learn and grow. Self-authorship is how well we listen to ourselves. 3 components: Cognitive (How do I know?) Interpersonal (How am I in relationships with others?) Intrapersonal (Who am I?) The three distinct phases of self authorship 1. Following external formulas (societal pressures, going against what you feel is right) 2. Crossroads (including both listening to your internal voice and cultivating your internal voice) 3. Self-authorship (trusting your inner voice, building an internal foundation, and securing internal commitments) How do you want to internally define yourself?

I keep pushing myself forward through daily improvements.? So, it starts with idolizing someone or some thought process (from books), then seeing which parts are something that I want to learn that can benefit my personal and professional life, and then that's it. After that, I just keep doing it day in and day out.

Unplug from social media for a day........everyone today has become a victim of social media one way or the other. Try challenging yourself by unplugging from the digital platforms and enjoy the world around you. You will be surprised how liberating it feels. When you take the time to unplug from social media, you are opening the opportunity to connect with someone close to you. Take the time to talk to your loved ones, go on a walk, spend some time with your pets. By disconnecting from time to time, you allow yourself to live a life away from the screen..........................all this helps you to rejuvenate and hone up your creative skills.

Be curious and open to learning. We are constantly being conditioned to learn how to say no. But many times we need to say yes to learning new information, skills and having new experiences both personal and professional. Growth comes from that.