3-1-1 On Personal Growth

 3 Thoughts on Personal Growth

1

It's not that pleasure itself is inherently bad, but rather, our incessant pursuit of pleasure from shallow and less meaningful sources in the world is what hinders us.

2

Finding pleasure in our personal growth, practicing self-care, and dedicating ourselves to serving and caring for others in the world constitutes one of the most transformative shifts we can enact in our lives.

3

Recognizing self-improvement as an enjoyable endeavor is the ideal standpoint to embrace. When it no longer feels like work, your momentum becomes unstoppable, resulting in remarkable personal growth. A profound shift occurred in my life when I ceased viewing "me time" as most fulfilling when devoted to effortless and pleasurable pursuits. Instead, I began prioritizing "me time" as an opportunity to engage in moderate to challenging activities that significantly enhanced my well-being.

1 Tip for Personal Growth

Step 1: Identify Pleasurable & Easy Activities

For example: 

• Watching TV
• Engaging in Social Media
• Checking Email
• Texting
• Consuming Junk Food
• Seeking Escape through Alcohol & Similar Means

Step 2: Identify Beneficial & Challenging Activities

For example:

• Reading 
• Practicing Mindfulness
• Journaling
• Exercising
• Writing
• Engaging in Deep Work

Begin substituting pleasurable and easy activities with beneficial and challenging ones.

1 Question for Personal Growth

What is it that you do every day to improve yourself?

- J.P. Nerbun