Surviving the Challenges of Personal Growth the Easy Way

Lisa Franchi December 05, 2014

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If you ever want to make your life better, you’ve got to welcome change. Personal growth can be tricky and full of challenges, but it can open the door to happiness and success. The road to personal growth can be bumpy, but once you’ve gotten to your destination, it gives you a very rewarding feeling – something that material gains and accomplishments can’t give.

Whether it’s about changing career, starting a business, or making a family of your own – personal growth often requires you to go out of your comfort zone. And it’s really hard most of the time, really.

The good news is – there are simple things you can do.

The first and most important step is to accept that difficulties are bound to happen. Embrace it even if it hurts. There’s no big change that happens easily. Because if it’s easy, everyone could have gone through it. Your decision to embrace change takes courage, so as the difficulties that go through it. To lighten things up, remind yourself that these challenges are only temporary. Like a storm, they too shall pass. Take nothing personally. When you begin to embrace change, the people around you might raise their brows. Some might support you, but others won’t (they would make it even harder for you).

Another important strategy to get through the difficult part of attaining personal growth is to surround yourself with positive people. Get away from those who always think what you are doing right now doesn’t make sense, as well as those who make you feel like you aren’t capable of improving or doing better. Seek advice from people who can make your path to personal growth more fulfilling and meaningful. If you’re starting a business, sit with those who have gone through the same path and are thriving. You are going to learn a lot of things from these people. Listen as they share their experiences – their wins and losses. You’re sure to feel more inspired.

Lastly, don’t be afraid to fail. You might find yourself failing even after you have done your best. But as mentioned, the journey to personal growth can be a bumpy ride. But the most important thing is that you have learned something, and you are constantly learning. Failures are going to make you stronger, wiser and more ready to embrace change and live with it.

It’s true, personal growth takes a lot of courage. But the result is worth it. The difficulties and criticisms you are bound to face are surely going to make your success a lot, lot sweeter.