Two Easy Strategies to Improve Your Growth

Sometimes I’m not in a good mood. I don’t know about you. On those days I tend to feel down, grumpy, fed up, restless, and maybe I’m not a very good opponent. But I accept that those days are inevitable as a human being. Simply put, it’s not a choice. Bad days are inevitable, and that’s okay. In this blog, I’ll explain two simple strategies to improve your growth.

But what happens when you experience weeks, months, or even years of bad days? I admit that I don’t want things to be that way, but too often I find myself in a rut, feeling stuck, tired, bored, and not knowing how to change. That’s the problem. When you’re stuck because you have no drive or desire to improve things, it’s hard to find the inspiration and materials you need to make that leap.

Here are two fun, simple strategies you can use right away that helped me get out of a “stuck” situation and start working towards a better future.

The problem comes when things go so smoothly that we become blind to ideas and choices that lie outside of our daily routine. When we create systems and routines for things, life tends to run smoothly. Everything we do every day becomes the standard, it happens automatically, and it takes up our entire universe.

Start by making one or two small adjustments to your daily schedule: your morning routine, your music choice, your exercise routine (in my case, I had no exercise routine to begin with), your commute, your eating habits, etc. Rather than worrying about the adjustments themselves or whether they are right or wrong, just make a few simple decisions that will benefit you.

Doing something different or changing certain aspects of your daily life can help you feel unsettled. When you break out of a pattern, you are empowered to make different decisions, see things differently, and achieve different results.

I started by keeping a diary, but I didn’t write a complete diary. First, I started to write down the weather outside. At first, just the time and the current temperature. Then I started to write down the maximum and minimum temperatures. Then I started to write down how the weather made me feel. Eventually, I got into the habit of writing a diary every day. Now my blog has become like a diary for me.

Sharing my thoughts through the keyboard is something I enjoy a lot.

2. Use your intuition

Intuition is a powerful tool we all have, even if we don’t realize it. According to Google, intuition is:

Intuition
/ˌinto͞oˈiSH(ə)n,ˌintəˈwiSH(ə)n/

1. The ability to understand instantly, without having to do anything consciously inference.
   “We should follow our instincts.”

2. Something that a person knows or thinks is possible Instinctual Emotions rather than conscious reasoning.
   Plural noun: Intuition
   “You need the insight and intuition of a native speaker.”
   
   Synonyms: instinct, intuition, sixth sense, divination, clairvoyance, precognition, ESP (extrasensory perception)

origin

From Late Middle English (meaning spiritual insight or direct spiritual communication): from Late Latin Intuition- (from Latin) Intueri ‘Consider’

Intuition is one of the best allies you can have, and cultivating the ability to trust it can yield some truly amazing results. Developing your intuition is like building a muscle, except while biceps and quads tend to stay in one place, intuition is harder to find. Here are some quick tips to help you harness and trust your intuition:

• Try to keep an experimental, non-judgmental, fun and open mind – this is the perfect environment to tap into your intuition.

• Get into the habit of making bold guesses in everyday situations: guess the name of a salesperson, the appearance of a new person or place, the identity of a caller, etc. This is just flexing your muscles, so don’t stress if you get it wrong.

• Incorporate simple observation exercises into your daily life. Wherever you are – in a restaurant, on the train, at a bar, shopping – practice observing other people’s nonverbal cues. Pay attention to changes in posture, eye movements, tone and tempo of voice, etc. Try to guess their emotions and the topic of conversation.

The greatest benefit of exercising your intuition “muscle” is that it helps you develop a deeper connection with yourself.

After a lifetime of searching, COVID-19 life in 2020 has inspired me to focus deeper and full-time on the gifts of meditation, alternative medicine, and spiritual well-being, a journey I have been exploring for most of my life. Everything I share comes from my own inner healing and is in no way a substitute for professional medical advice. Follow my journey…

A’ho Namaste creates Peace Movement content and this information is not provided by medical professionals and is for educational and informational purposes only. This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding mental or physical issues. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read.

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