Do you find yourself always relying on the opinions of others in order to make decisions for yourself? Every one of us was given the ability to make our own decisions in accordance to what resonates within us. No one knows you better than you. And even if you're not so sure of yourself, when you take the time to listen to your inner heart you'll hear what you long for and become acquainted with your own desires.
The following steps show you how to develop that internal connection so you don't have to rely on others to tell you what's right for you.
1) Check with what you're feeling in your heart
People do things because it may be popular even if they don't feel like they should do what the crowd is doing. But because of pressure to conform, they suppress what they feel and follow along with the crowd and lose their own identity. Some never know who they truly are until they decide to take the journey of self discovery and self exploration.
2) Decision
Once you've come to understand what resonates with you and you feel good about it in your heart, make a firm decision to follow through on your decision.
3) Stick with your decision
Be determined to stick with your decision in spite of the pressure from others. If others try to dissuade you say, "Thank you for your concern," and continue on, on your path. They will come along after when they see you've believed in and stuck with your decision.
4) Strengthen your decision as you go along
Continue to strengthen your decision along the way, constantly consulting with your heart and affirming your decision. This will strengthen you through tough times, setbacks and if you begin to doubt your first decision.
5) Keep your decision to yourself
Give no room to others to change your decision if you're not yet strong enough to stand up under their opposing opinions. It is better to quietly go about your affairs and only let the results speak for themselves.
Practicing these five steps will build your confidence in making sound decisions for yourself in spite of others.
What decisions do you need to make that you're relying on the opinions of others to reach the final decision when you should be relying on what resonates with you?
The following steps show you how to develop that internal connection so you don't have to rely on others to tell you what's right for you.
1) Check with what you're feeling in your heart
People do things because it may be popular even if they don't feel like they should do what the crowd is doing. But because of pressure to conform, they suppress what they feel and follow along with the crowd and lose their own identity. Some never know who they truly are until they decide to take the journey of self discovery and self exploration.
2) Decision
Once you've come to understand what resonates with you and you feel good about it in your heart, make a firm decision to follow through on your decision.
3) Stick with your decision
Be determined to stick with your decision in spite of the pressure from others. If others try to dissuade you say, "Thank you for your concern," and continue on, on your path. They will come along after when they see you've believed in and stuck with your decision.
4) Strengthen your decision as you go along
Continue to strengthen your decision along the way, constantly consulting with your heart and affirming your decision. This will strengthen you through tough times, setbacks and if you begin to doubt your first decision.
5) Keep your decision to yourself
Give no room to others to change your decision if you're not yet strong enough to stand up under their opposing opinions. It is better to quietly go about your affairs and only let the results speak for themselves.
Practicing these five steps will build your confidence in making sound decisions for yourself in spite of others.
What decisions do you need to make that you're relying on the opinions of others to reach the final decision when you should be relying on what resonates with you?
