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Finding Peace and Focus in the Midst of Chaos

Updated: Jun 24, 2024

9/20/89 at 4:50 pm

"It's all my fault. That's what I keep telling myself. Everything that could possibly go wrong for me, besides dying, has gone wrong. Maybe if I had thought things out before I did them, nothing would have gone wrong. Well, I guess it's inevitable, the trouble of maturing. I have to face up to my responsibilities. Why is that so hard for me now? When I was home, I always faced up to my responsibilities. It's funny, now I'm away from home, and it's getting difficult; mainly difficult to get my mind in one place at one time. Maybe I'm too old; maybe I'm too young. Maybe, just maybe I should stop asking myself so many questions and just go with the flow. Yeah! That sounds right to me. I think I'll stop worrying myself to an early old age and just go with the flow. The most ridiculous thing is that I worry about the most menial things. Weird, isn't it? Yeah, well, I guess that's got to stop because all this unnecessary worrying is making me slack in my work. I'm behind in some classes and must catch up to the rest of the class. I'm fine now. All I have to do is keep reminding myself how dumb it is to worry about things I shouldn't be worried about or reread this entry! "



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Have you ever felt like everything that could go wrong did? I know I have. I used to tell myself it was all my fault. Every mishap, every setback, I owned them all. Trouble seemed like my constant companion, and maybe if I had thought things through better, I could have avoided some of it. But that's the funny thing about maturing; it's inevitable and comes with its own challenges.


When I was at home, I faced my responsibilities head-on. It was almost second nature. But stepping out into the wider world, things got tricky. My mind would wander, focusing on too many things at once. I questioned everything: Was I too young? Too old? Overthinking every step.


One day, I decided to stop the endless questioning and go with the flow. I realized that worrying about the smallest things made me slack in my work and put me behind in my classes. So, I made a conscious effort to let go of the unnecessary stress and focus on what truly mattered. It wasn’t easy, but every time I felt overwhelmed, I reminded myself how silly it was to worry about things that didn’t deserve my worry.


This journey taught me a lot about leadership. It taught me to embrace responsibility without being paralyzed by it. It taught me the importance of staying focused and resilient, even when the going gets tough. And most importantly, it taught me to believe in my ability to overcome challenges.


So, next time you feel like everything's going wrong, remember that facing challenges is okay, but don't let them define you. Focus on what matters, let go of unnecessary worries, and keep moving forward. With all its ups and downs, your journey shapes you into a more decisive, more resilient leader.


Join me on Wednesday for a free masterclass and learn more about using your strengths to find peace.



 
 
 

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