It is always a blessing to share our lessons from what we learn. These are 10 brief lessons from our book for December, 2023. Ponder over each lesson and let them bring great changes in your life.
1. Prioritize Inner Contentment:
Embrace happiness, gratitude, and fulfillment by refraining from comparisons, surrounding yourself with positivity, and heeding Rachel Hollis' guidance for personal growth.
2. Commit to Self-Promises:
Consistent follow-through on commitments to yourself is crucial; otherwise, they lose their meaning. Fulfilling promises to oneself is vital for personal integrity and growth.
3. Self-Place Priority on Women:
Women should prioritize themselves first. Ensuring adequate sleep, hydration, and proper nutrition forms the foundation of self-care.
4. Avoid Pulling Others Down:
Elevating oneself doesn't come from criticizing or belittling others. Rachel emphasizes the importance of understanding others' stories and practicing humility, as judging others hinders potential meaningful connections.
5. Understanding What Women Seek:
Women desire guidance on forming and maintaining friendships, nurturing genuine, meaningful connections based on character, heart, wisdom, and shared experiences. Foster nonjudgmental, supportive friendships devoid of gossip, where individuals uplift one another rather than engage in negativity or criticism.
6. Self-Love through Boundaries:
Sometimes, leaving a situation, even if it's difficult, demonstrates self-care and self-love, preventing mistreatment and preserving your well-being. Allow others to treat you with respect by setting clear boundaries for acceptable behavior.
7. Parenting Freedom:
Moms should prioritize what works best for their family without excessive concern for others' opinions. Teaching grace, self-care, and realistic expectations impart valuable lessons to children about capability.
8. Opinions Are External:
Others' opinions about you shouldn't dictate your self-worth. Recognize that everyone holds opinions, yet their relevance to your work or life is solely determined by your acceptance or consideration.
9. Embrace Empathetic Listening and Honesty:
Value listening to others' pain without immediately offering solutions, as prolonged honest living facilitates a consistent state of authenticity. Remember, your worth isn't determined by weight but by the care given to your body. Appreciate those enduring hardship, learning from their resilience, and understand that difficult seasons foster strength and resilience for managing life's challenges.
10. Embrace Diversity for Personal Growth:
Engage with those different from you to evolve into your best self. Seek continuous improvement, echoing Maya Angelou's wisdom, "When you know better, you do better." Adjust your posture to speak, listen, and perceive others beyond labels, empowering yourself as the agent for change in your own life.
Thanks for reading.
Lessons compiled by;
Henry Kankam
Student,
The School Of Friendship.