Lessons Of The Week

Hey there! As another week unfolds, I'm excited to share with you the valuable lessons I've picked up along the way. From not-so-new discoveries to some bitter-sweet experiences, I'm eager to delve into the wealth of knowledge gained in the past few days. Let's dive in together!

Reach Out and Cultivate Connections

I learned toward the latter part of this week, thanks to a friend who pointed out that I only reached out when I needed some help. I checked through and it was true. This made me feel disheartened about the quality of my connection with my friends. It is understandable that at this age, everyone is busy with life, trying to figure out their things but it is also important to keep meaningful connections with people. The issue is that I prefer texts and not calls, we can chat perfectly well, but as soon as you try calling, It becomes difficult for me. Sometimes we forget about some of these things and their significance in our day-to-day lives. once in a while, call that friend, text that person. It may be hard now but just do it. Sometimes all it takes is a simple "hi" from someone to lighten up someone's day. I did not add any new year goals to achieve this year but I think I have gotten one for this year and that is to foster good relationships and keep in touch with my friends. I am tasking myself to reach out to a friend in a day either by phone call or text to find out how they are faring. It would be best if you did the same.

Seek Knowledge and Seek Clarification

How will you know if you do not ask for clarification? Ask the questions, ask as many times as you can so that you will understand better. Assumptions can only lead to wrong conclusions. A lot of people dread asking for clarification even when they are not clear with something and the reason is that they do not want to be perceived as "dumb". Sister, you are not dumb, going ahead with what you are not clear with will only result in something worse and embarrassing. And if it is more knowledgeable that you seek, read, and listen to audiobooks, reading is now made simple and books can be read while sleeping. The best time of my day is when I write or read for even 5 minutes, I feel fulfilled. Reading more is also something I want to do a lot this year, plus writing.

Maintain Resilience and Detach Personally

I find myself encountering this every week. Do you ever experience a situation where something unexpected triggers negative emotions or makes you feel terrible, even though it shouldn't? That's what I'm referring to. There are numerous instances where it's important not to take things personally. The capacity to separate personal emotions from professional interactions is a key aspect of emotional intelligence and resilience. By not internalizing external events, we can approach feedback, criticism, and challenges with a mindset geared toward growth. This approach empowers us to learn, adjust, and advance without being weighed down by unnecessary emotional burdens.

Adapt to Stay Relevant

A lot is changing rapidly and not staying up to date only results in you being out of date. The mantra "evolve or get left behind" holds. You know what does not sit well with me? when people say "That is how we do it". Okay, that is fine, and what if I have another approach to doing that same thing, does that mean my way is not legit? Or can there not be other ways of doing it? Adapting to match recent times is essential for staying relevant in our job output and professional endeavors. Change is inevitable so embracing change, honing new skills, and being open to innovations enables us to remain agile and valuable in a constantly shifting environment.

These were key takes I learned throughout the week and by internalizing these principles and integrating them into our daily lives, we empower ourselves to flourish personally and professionally. It is also good to track these things to be conscious of them. The journey of growth is ongoing till we leave Earth. Keep learning, keep growing.

Share your thoughts, what is something you learned last week that you would like to share? What other principles do you find critical for personal and professional growth?