“At some point, you realize that the permission you’ve been waiting for all along was your own.”
When we make decisions, especially those involving big changes, we consider many factors, including the people around us.
We base our priorities and capabilities on what we have at that time.
For example, a man decides not to pursue an opportunity abroad offered by his company so he can be with his wife, who has just lost her mother and needs support.
Later, he might say that the timing was off, but the truth is, he chose family, and that’s perfectly fine.
However, some people choose to feel regret, blame fate, or point to other obligations, instead of taking accountability for their own decisions.
You chose something over something else that felt right or comfortable at that particular time. Just accept that truth.
This approach will eliminate many unnecessary regrets from your life and help you feel gratitude for what you have happily chosen.
Secondly, when you take responsibility for your decisions, you become aware of your limitations and can start working on them.
The realization that, along with difficult situations, it was you who didn’t allow yourself to take risks—that will be an honest assessment of yourself.
Now, you can work on pushing beyond self-imposed ceilings.
Self-awareness is the key.
