Self accountability is one of the most important things that you can do for your “self”. Let’s talk about it. Holding ourselves accountable for our actions takes serious pride swallowing and most of us are not ready to do it. When we speak of self accountability, most think of how their actions impact their own lives. However, take it a step further. Self accountability means taking blame for EVERYTHING that occurs in our life. Sounds extreme. WE KNOW. In life we all have the choice to shape our surroundings, whether that be friends, family, work or even the city we live in thus shaping our environment. Shaping our environment is the first step to achieving self accountability. You have a friend that does not seem to respect you after giving them many chances? LEAVE. You work for a boss that you feel does not appreciate your effort? QUIT. When we allow ourselves to be in a situation that is not favorable for us, there is no one to blame but ourself when things go wrong. While this is easier said than done, shaping our environment is the most essential step of self accountability and once this is achieved the other 3 steps will become easier to master.
— SELF ACCOUNTABILITY. LEAVE SITUATIONS THAT AIN’T FOR YOU.
Self Discipline is one of the most difficult tasks in life. It means creating actions that develop into habits over time. While it is difficult to master, it is very easy to create steps that lead to becoming more disciplined. These steps can involve anything from creating a daily schedule to setting specific and attainable goals for oneself. Little things such as making our bed up in the morning, and organizing our room or surroundings can have a drastic effect on our discipline. If we do not possess the discipline to make our bed up every morning, how can we possess the discipline needed to make important choices in our life? Take the time out your day to plan out your day, and eventually week which includes training, stretching, and nutrition. See how you perform the first couple of days and hold yourself accountable to your slip ups. When you fk up, discipline yourself with something that will help you in the long run. Did you buy something you did not need? Put a dollar into a savings account that you can’t touch. Did you eat unhealthy? Go for a 30 minute walk outside. Little things can train our mind and hold us more accountable. Once we address those f**k ups, keep building upon our schedule and mold it to how we see fit. Although it is not easy to jump into a new lifestyle, building habits is very beneficial to elevation and will help us in the long run.
— SELF DISCIPLINE. IT MATTERS IN THE SMALL PARTS OF YOUR LIFE THE MOST.
Self awareness is something that many of us struggle with simply because we do not grasp the concept. To be self aware means “ having conscious knowledge of one’s own character and feelings” according to the Webster Dictionary. Being in tune with our emotions, being in tune with our body and being in tune with our masculinity or femininity are all apart of being self aware. When we are self aware, we do not try to change ourselves JUST for the sake of other people. Unless those character traits are toxic to not only ourself but the people around us, changing is not necessary. We are primarily focused on ELEVATING OUR LIVES, which might be the catalyst for minor character changes. People who know exactly who they are emotionally as well as spiritually are comfortable with who they are, they are truly self aware. Being comfortable with who we are does not mean we are not striving to be a better person but it simply means we are aware of our potential and character. Most times, becoming self ware forces us to zoom in on our toxic traits and allows us to take the measures to elevate ourselves.
— SELF AWARENESS: THE ABILITY TO BE IN TUNE WITH YOURSELF AND YOUR EMOTIONS. WHEN YOU KNOW WHO YOU REALLY ARE, YOU CAN USE IT TO BECOME WHO YOU WANT TO BE.
Not many of us know how to be selfless. Being able to put others before ourselves and being able to think about how our actions will affect others are two huge components in being selfless. When we talk of selflessness, we talk about how we would give the shirt off of our back (literally and figuratively) to someone who needs it. We think about how we will do anything in our power to make sure our family or friends are doing just as good as we are. We think about how giving someone just a friendly text or call to tell them how much they mean to not only ourselves but the people around us. There are many ways to be selfless but just practicing putting the people you care about before yourself is one of the many ways an individual can be selfless. With that said, by no means are we saying to NEVER put ourself first but simply think of the repercussions of our actions in our daily environment. Without a doubt, our mental health is the single most important thing in our life. Being able to take care of ourself first is integral in putting others before ourself. So TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF FIRST, before you decide to be selfless.