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2020: The Ultimate Year of Growth
My new mindset: roadblocks are just pathways
A year ago if you asked me where I’d see myself in May 2020, I would have pictured it completely different than the reality I’m currently living. But I know I’m not alone, and each of us is discovering new ways to handle this reality shock.
As an introvert, I typically thrive when I’m on my own and have the chance to be alone with my thoughts. I’ll use this time to work on hobbies and look for inspiration that I can use towards my goals. Now especially, I’m finding myself a little more alone with my thoughts, making it easier for negative thinking to sneak in.
I’ve never been a negative person, nor an excessive complainer, but I do sometimes identify as an over-thinker. In my experiences, overthinking is often what fueled my negative thoughts into a pattern of over-analyzing and obsessing over everything I did.
I tried to fight off those thoughts by balancing my days with exercise, a balanced work schedule and keeping up with friends and family, but something was still wrong. I soon realized the problem was in the palm of my hand…
my phone.
I was spending too much time on my phone. I was comparing myself and my life to the lives of my friends, and strangers even — represented…
