Harmony enriches life
Harmony with yourself can be a challenging notion to grasp.
The idea that you must know and understand yourself from all aspects may seem daunting to people suffering from self-worth issues.
As difficult and overwhelming as it may sound, you have the potential to live in harmony with yourself.
Using this exercise in your wellness routine can enhance your quality of life.
What does it mean to live in harmony with self?
What is the first thing you notice when you listen to an orchestra playing?
Apart from the instruments’ amazing sounds, it’s the fact that every instrument is played in harmony with the other.
It’s as though all the instruments become one as they are all played from one unified position.
Choosing to live in harmony with yourself means you have decided to embrace all elements of your character.
These elements work together to produce a lovely and distinctive individual.
Even though it sounds simple to live in harmony with yourself, it comes with its fair share of difficulties.
For starters, people with low self-worth may not value every aspect of their personality.
They may allow certain aspects of their personality to bring them down, thus creating an imbalance within their minds.
To embrace all elements of your character and start living in harmony with yourself, you must be prepared and willing to put in the effort.
Let’s consider a few actions that you can take to facilitate this transition.
1. Learn how to make your shortcomings work for you
We all have shortcomings. There’s no doubt about it.
Rather than focus on your shortcomings, take some time to discover their positive aspects.
You may find it difficult, for instance, to communicate efficiently with others.
Instead of wallowing about being unable to speak to others effectively, find creative methods to express yourself in other ways.
Some people discover enjoyment and fulfilment in writing, painting or sketching.
This offers them an outlet for expression without feeling judged or embarrassed.
Take time to discover the positive aspects of your shortcomings
2. Practice acceptance and gratitude
Of course, some shortcomings may take a little more time and effort to work out.
This is where practising acceptance comes into play.
If you are frustrated with your so-called awkwardness or failure to build new friendships, it may be time to change your focus and embrace the person you are.
It will help if you keep in mind that billions of individuals are on this planet.
Imagine if everyone had the same personality; how boring do you think that would be?
So, know that your uniqueness is contributing to the diversity displayed here.
Find something in your shortcomings to be thankful for.
If you believe you’re not social enough, you may discover a reason to be proud of that feature.
This will help you improve and strengthen your self-esteem without needing to compare yourself with others.
3. Improve what can be changed
If you’re aware of something about yourself you could change, attempt to do just that.
This will lead to a fully balanced and harmonious experience.
We must all work towards personal improvement and enrichment.
Remember that it is impossible to reach inner harmony and congruence without effort.
For this reason, you must do whatever you need to accomplish your objectives.
This would certainly contradict your harmonious effort directly.
Although accepting all areas of you may be difficult, the effort is well worth it.
You’re going to start noticing a major change in how you see and talk about yourself.
Simple activities, such as speaking to individuals or meeting deadlines at work, may begin to seem effortless.
You will soon reap the many benefits of living harmoniously with yourself by practising these useful tips.
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Further resources
- Living the Good Life: A Meta-Analysis of Authenticity, Well-Being, and Harmony
- Link: ScienceDirect
- Summary: This study discusses how authenticity contributes to psychological well-being and highlights the importance of harmony in self-concept.
- Self-Centeredness and Selflessness: Happiness Correlates and Self-Harmony
- Link: PMC Article
- Summary: This research emphasizes the role of self-harmony in structuring psychological health and well-being through personality traits over the lifespan.
- Self-Esteem and Subjective Well-Being Revisited: The Roles of Relationship Harmony
- Link: PMC Article
- Summary: This study explores how the harmony in close relationships, combined with self-esteem, enhances subjective well-being and supports a harmonious life.