Good Morning! I hope you guys all had a great weekend! Here in Houston the weather was beautiful and I could accomplish many things. Today’s post is all about how to grow as a person and some tips to make it easier. I’m not an expert at this AT ALL but I do have some tips on how I make it easier in my life. Growing up is never really easy or fun but it’s a necessary part of life.
This topic is so different to my blog and I’m hoping it will be something I can continue talking about. I’m not going to lie I’m quite nervous posting this because it’s very personal to my life and me. So please just take some of these things with a grain of salt because I know everyone is different. Let’s jump right into how to grow as a person.
#1 Question everything.
I know most people just like to accept whatever is thrown at them but I say don’t just accept it, think about it. Trust me I’m not an overthinker by any means but sometimes it doesn’t hurt to sit back and reflect on what’s happening. If you do that and trust whatever decisions you are currently in then great! If not it might be time to start making some changes.
#2 Don’t get too comfortable.
Guys we live in a day in era where everything is constantly changing and more means of life are available than before! Don’t sit back and waste your time doing something you don’t love. Yes I’m totally referring to jobs here! I recently quit a steady job not because I’m crazy, but because I was getting comfortable and could see myself never leaving. I love finding places that I love to work at but the work itself wasn’t what I wanted in my life. I’m sure many of you could relate to this since most of you are full time bloggers. For those that aren’t make moves and find what you love. You won’t regret it.
#3 Explore the world.
This one is probably my favorite one because who doesn’t want to travel!? But I don’t just mean I travel I mean with every accept of life, explore it! Never tried that Japanese dish? Give it a try! Want to try that new makeup look everyone is obsessed with? Slap that new obsession on your face. Remember it’s all about exploring and finding what you love in the is world and how you can make it your own.
#4 Don’t be afraid to fall in love.
Not going to really get to sappy about this here but just want to say do it. Go out and find that special someone and don’t be scared. I know meeting new people is SO scary but I’ve met so many people and trust me many of them don’t bite. (I was a bitter as a child but I SWEAR I’ve grown out of this phase 🙂 ). Love is one of the greatest things that this world can offer. It is also one of the hardest things. Just trust your heart and go with your head. That’s all you can do.
#5 Make memories and plan less.
Okay this one is SO weird for me to type about because I’m a planner. Trust me every day I try to take my life minute by minute, hour by hour, and if it doesn’t go as planned well… AHH! I want to be a TOTAL control freak of my life sometimes but learning you can’t has been quite hard for me. I mean we grew up with our parents waking us up at a certain time every morning. Leaving the house at a certain time every morning to go to school. Had a school schedule and got off at the same time every day. Why can’t life continue to have this?
Well I don’t know why it can’t but I’ve learned to look past it (sometimes) and make the most of my situation. Okay so my phone might die in the middle of the day. Well that could be a good thing (Trust me) because now I’m able to breath the air and look at the world face on. So I’m not glued to this phone of mine. Well now I can drink some coffee and read. So many things can happen that we aren’t planning but making the memories and cherishing them is the best part.
I hope you guys could relate to some of these tips! Growing pains are seriously the worse but are totally normal. Don’t worry if you aren’t where you want to be right now. You will find a way to get there on your own time and pace.
I would love hear any tips you have on growing up!
XOXO,
Silvia M.
Adriana Renee says
I had to snap out of being too comfortable because I saw that is wasn’t benefiting me at all! I ended up pushing myself to try new things and even though I was nervous, it’s been great and has taught me new things!
Silvia says
Omg that’s great to hear! I’m so nervous about my career change and am hoping for the best. I’m glad everything worked out for you!
Summer Telban (@SummerTelban) says
Love, love your point of not being too comfortable. Stepping out of your comfort zone, trying new things, and pushing yourself are KEY to growth!
Silvia says
I agree! Thanks Summer!
Virjinia says
I absolutely love this. I’m all about planning but sometimes I just let plans take a back seat and create awesome memories. And I agree on finding what makes you happy! I see people who hate their job but don’t do anything to make a change. What a shame!
Silvia says
Trust me it is hard to not plan but I’ve been trying to just relax haha!
Annette Dattilo says
Amazing post! Love that you shared from your heart. Very valid points. Thank you for sharing this.
Silvia says
Thanks Annette!
Daily Delivered says
I can totally relate to a lot of this!
Silvia says
Thank you!
Elizabeth Johnson says
One tip I have for growing up is embrace change. Change is inevitable so the less we fight it the better things will be. It’s just learning to navigate them is the hard part. Great article! Really enjoyed it!
Silvia says
Thank you! You are so right! I’m always so nervous for change but it’s one of the best things for us to do.
jennyblaisdell says
Yes to not getting too comfortable and traveling the world. I strive to do these things daily.
Silvia says
Me too!
Alexis Reliford says
Amazing post! I definitely agree with #2. Life is too short to settle for careers and experiences that aren’t a challenge or what you really want to do. That’s a lesson I’ve recently learned as well.
Silvia says
Yeah it’s a hard lesson but I’m hoping it was for the best.
April says
Great tips…i love thenot getting too comfortable. It’s always a good idea to try different things, to grow and evolve. I love your sandals btw.
Silvia says
Thanks April! Yes I’m hoping all these changes will help me evolve.
Kristin says
These are all great tips! Also I’m obsessed with the shoes you’re wearing!
Kristin
The Blush Blonde
Silvia says
Thanks Kristin!
Maegan Clark says
I am LOVING those shoes! Your tips are fab but you should add one more: “ALways wear great shoes!” 😉
Silvia says
Haha thanks girl!
Anna says
These are great tips!! I especially love #3, travel is so important!
Silvia says
Thanks Anna!
Rachel R Ritlop says
Legit one of my favorite posts of yours Silvia! these are all on point and couldn’t agree more <3
Silvia says
Thanks Rachel!
the sofieyah diaries says
I agree with them all! But I don’t think I could ever plan less xD Planning actually makes me grow as a person so I plan on keeping that part of myself 😉
http://thesofieyahdiaries.com/lifestyle/7-blogs-to-follow
Silvia says
That’s great girl!
Amy says
These are such great tips! I’m a total planner and am trying to get better at being a little more spontaneous.
xoxo,
Amy | Pastel N Pink
Silvia says
I know it has to be the hardest thing!
val says
this is a great list – I especially love experimenting and stepping outside our comfort zones 🙂
Silvia says
Thanks girl!
Claudia says
I love this!! And love that you are doing something different
Silvia says
Thanks Claudia! I’m hoping for the best!
Alex says
Exploring the world is a definite key for my happiness and growing in myself and my marriage!
Silvia says
I’m happy to hear that Alex!
Angela Amores says
These are all such great tips!! I especially loved number 3. It’s so true that exploring means more than just travel. It means exploring the little things, and trying things that might not be comfortable all the time.
Angela
Silvia says
Thanks Angela!
Sydney Power says
The planning less is what gets me, I love to plan everything, my boyfriend is like whatever just go with the flow. So I am trying to live life a bit more like him, sometimes!
Silvia says
Literally sounds just like me and my boyfriend haha!
Teresa says
What great advice! I definitely tend to get too comfortable, and it’s something I’m working on.
Silvia says
Don’t worry girl we all fall into it. As long as you are able to recognize when it’s time to change then everything will work out!