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What is growth and why do we need it in our lives
To be clear, this article is not about growth in the physical sense. Growth is often an abstract idea in every life and for many people it’s what motivates them to achieve more. Growth is the nonstop process of learning, adapting, and trying something new to figure out if it will work for you. [some example in this paragraph about examples of growth]
But there’s still a lot of work to be done in our lives and it’s not always easy to enjoy the process. It can be discouraging to watch the people around us seemingly glide past the hard parts. [powerful example of encouragement you got from someone]
In other words, we need help sometimes! And we really appreciate it when we get it. Like I was saying, growth is a process that comes with dips and bumps but don’t forget that without those dips and bumps there would be no growth.
So why do we need growth in our lives? Let me count the ways. Here are ten reasons why you need this in your life and how to get it:
10) Growth is important because it helps you become more like your ideal self.
How can you foster growth in yourself and others
There are many ways you can foster growth in yourself, and others. In both cases, it’s important to find what works for you. Start by asking yourself if you are happy with where you are currently in life. If so, then maybe the best thing to do is take a break from trying to grow, and simply enjoy the things that make your life exciting right now. Don’t worry about whether or not you are growing because that feeling of being stuck will eventually wear off and you’ll be ready to move forward again. [some mention of how it’s important to build your confidence up]
If you aren’t happy with where you are, then ask yourself some questions. Are you as motivated to grow as you should be? Are you growing to achieve something greater? Is it fair that what makes your life exciting right now only leaves a slight bit of dissatisfaction behind in your pockets for later? Think about tough questions like this one, and just give it some time before making a decision. Give yourself the permission to take a break from aiming for growth because in the end it’s only hurting the other aspects of your life.
After taking a little break and thinking about these tough questions, you might be ready to grow again. But this time, no matter if it’s in yourself or others you’re trying to help with growth, remember the following:
What challenges will you face on the road to fostering growth
Sometimes, you may feel like your life is a piece of cake. It’s easy to do everything on autopilot and not feel the need to grow. But most people want to be challenged in some way. They want to be uncomfortable for a little bit because it makes them feel alive and gives them something to think about every day. Growth can come from the smallest of moments, like when you stop at the coffee shop and have that cup of coffee without even realizing you ordered it or when you have a great conversation with strangers at the grocery store. [some example in this paragraph about some challenges]
When you’re fostering growth, you have to take the small steps and notice them on a daily basis. Growth may come slowly at first, but once you’ve taken the first step forward, it’ll happen a lot quicker. No matter how small your struggles are in life or how simple your goals may be, growth is something we all need and desire. You can’t just sit back and relax. It doesn’t work that way. You have to dig a little deeper and think a little harder to get the most out of your life. When you’re fostering growth, you’re making yourself a better person every single day.
http://www.wikihow.com/Foster-Growth
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Growth
https://www.google.com/search?q=what+challenges+will+you+face+on+the+road+to+fostering&oq=what+challenges&aqs=chrome.0.57j59j69i39j69i55l3.1933j0&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=94&ie=UTF-8#es_sm=94&ie=UTF-8
The benefits of growth for individuals, families, and communities
There is a reason why people want to grow. The word “grow” is synonymous with the word “progress”. Every person wants to progress for themselves, but also for their community and the family members that they love. Ultimately, life becomes more meaningful when you can sit back and look at everything you’ve accomplished and know that it was all because you made the choice to grow.
The benefits of growth are not just for the individual, but also for the community and family. Growing personally helps you to become more confident and independent. When you continue to grow, you begin to understand more about yourself as a person. Understanding is what drives confidence and independence. Once you get started on your journey of growth, it becomes an important part of who you are as a person.
Growth is important because it leads to peace in the community and in the home. It is much easier to stay calm and happy in a positive environment. It is difficult to continue with the same mindset when times are tough, so it is important to choose growth. The more people grow, the more a community can achieve together.
