The Artesian 21

PROGRESSION with DETERMINATION ~ a voyage of learning, growing & developing.. It occurred to me how wonderful it would be to be able to constantly strive for progress and achievement while knowing and being guided by a deeper meaning or rationale for her/his actions, as it emphasises moving forward not only for the sake of advancement, but also with  a strong sense of purpose and impact. This comprises connecting activities to beliefs and goals, resulting in a more enjoyable and meaningful path to success. When your work is in line with your goals, it becomes more interesting and fulfilling, which leads to higher satisfaction and productivity. Your clear purpose makes it easier to stay motivated and committed to your goals, especially when facing setbacks. Pursuing progress with purpose allows you to develop a more sustainable route to success that is completely focused on long-term influence and well-being, rather than short-term rewards. The active pursuit of development, gro...

ILLUSION of SUCCESS ~ path to success has merit, not the goal.. Pursuing success may appear dazzling on the outside, but it can leave you feeling hollow on the inside. Your epiphany could lead to a substantial shift in your approach to your goal and daily life. Instead of focussing on what others believe to be success, investigate how your life contributes to your meaningful  identity. It's only the status that discreetly generates adoration from others, and it's a definition of success that only requires ticking off all the boxes on a hypothetical checklist. Remember that simply focussing on the concept of traditional success will not lead to success, regardless of whether you establish high  criteria or measure your worth by ticking off boxes on an imaginary checklist. In general, you hear phrases like if you work hard, you'll be happy, or success is the path to a fulfilling life. It may make sense initially, but with time, your passion may become a  relentless fixation...

PRIORITIZE the ART of SELF-CONTROL ~ exist in accordance with your authentic self.. Everyone wants to be in charge of their lives in order to live well, and as a result, we naturally control our sense organs. We are also capable of pursuing our own moral paths without becoming trapped in the musts and shoulds imposed by society. It is in our power to control our mind, intellect and nature. When we handle ourselves correctly, we can handle other people properly as well. It refers to our ability to regulate our thoughts, feelings,  and behaviours, although there are times when we are inclined to act differently and obsess over giving in. Remember that, while exercising self-control appears to be possible, it must be prioritised above all else. To achieve well-being, you must take a few critical actions to practice self-control, which you can develop by practicing it in everyday situations. Instead of automatic habitual reflexes. Being conscious of the many options enhances self-contr...

INFLUENCE of PERSPECTIVE & MINDSET ~ the key to a sustainable alternative viewpoint. . It's critical to transcend oneself and improve oneself in this more divided world. We frequently fail to recognise our own perspective on life. the lenses through which we perceive the world and our opinions, as well as the beliefs we hold. The issue is that we might act on these opinions as though they were true and fail to see reality. Why do our filters enable us to swiftly complain about the situation while only taking one side into account?  We fail to consider the possibility that we are overlooking something. Instead of looking for an alternative or idealistically walking to the other side of beliefs and ideals, we frequently see what we expect to see and strive to uncover just the facts that support us. Instead of being fixated on one side of the issue, we need to seek out opposing or other viewpoints to broaden our capacity for open-mindedness. Ask yourself what's underneath what...

COMPARISON TEMPERAMENT ~ waste no time on pointless comparison.. Constantly comparing yourself to other people can be detrimental, leading to low self-esteem and feelings of inadequacy that ultimately obstruct happiness and personal growth. It can also result in constantly negative self-talk that attacks your confidence and self-esteem, causing you to question your own abilities. Furthermore, it might encourage competition instead of genuine connection. Healthy comparisons focus on unfair, unrealistic, or unachievable comparisons to your ideal self or to others', which can cause mental instability and low self-esteem. Constructive comparison, on the other hand, can inspire you to focus on your own growth. You don't need to compare yourself to others because the definition comes from within you and is only known to you. Rather than overloading yourself with external standards, live with yourself and your definitions based on your inner self. Definitions based on other people...

ASSERTIVENESS without AGGRESSION ~ transforming fear into perseverance.. Being assertive without being aggressive involves standing up for yourself without using aggression or dominance, and it takes into account the needs and feelings of others while expressing your demands and thoughts in a direct and courteous manner. Confrontation-free assertiveness results from being direct and communicating what and when you want. Speaking up may be inhibited by the fear of being perceived as being harsh or controlling. Giving too many explanations or expressing regret for beliefs or actions that don't precisely convey confidence could be a complete annoyance. Pay attention to what other people are saying and develop the habit of communicating assertively to demonstrate that you genuinely care about their viewpoint. Additionally, assess your interactions and make necessary adjustments to your strategy. Assertiveness and aggressiveness are not the same. The former communicates with people with...

Self-Discipline cultivates Consistency ~ an open secret to keeping oneself on course..   Numerous individuals wait for certainty that never arrives. Analysis might prove inferior to action, as the most significant moments are unpredictable. You must act differently in order to open up a new path.. If you want to succeed, you can't avoid making harsh decisions since they're the antithesis of failure, which you obsess about but never solve. You can change everything if you avoid being mired in analysis and have unwavering conviction in forgoing other options. To move forward without worrying about making the wrong choice, you'll need to cut through the confusion, make a decision, and act right away. Your conscious mind can never process as much information as your instincts. Allow your brain the freedom to come up with answers, take accountability for your choices, and make failures unthinkable. Save your mental resources for the decisions that are important right now rather ...

UNLOCK the PROVEN TRUTH ~ you’ve the power, let imagination go wild.. Here, I emphasise that one has the freedom to choose how to handle the unexpected curveballs that one's life presents. Refer this to the unforeseen practical difficulties that arise throughout one's existence & not the hypothetical curveball. Ultimately, it is up to you how you handle uncertainty. It's the fact that no matter how well you prepare or plan, surprises will still happen, some will be pleasant, some will be annoying, and some will try your patience. One of the few things in life that is guaranteed is uncertainty. Importantly, it's normal to feel happier if everything happened as planned or as anticipated, but life would also become monotonous, predictable, and stagnant. Growth, in my opinion, only occurs when you are stretched and forced to adapt in order to  develop resilience during times of upheaval and the unexpected. Determine not to blow your chance or let the stress really get t...

LIFE isn’t SIMPLE until DEATH ~ try something different, it'll go your way.. Recursive processes are present in life and are necessary for every action we take to complete a task of some kind. But our mental state can be greatly influenced by how we handle life's obstacles. The prevailing belief is that "life should be easy", but this isn't always the reality because we've been persuaded to believe so by another person. Instead of searching for the simple solution, I advise you to embrace the fact that life will be complicated, deal with and learn from whatever occurs. Instead of dreaming for a different life, concentrate on the here and now and appreciate it. Choose a life that is worthwhile by embracing challenges, appreciating the small things in life, finding contentment in isolation, reflecting, and living in the present. Recognise that you should be able to calm down and lead a simple existence. It's about learning to be content with less and recogni...

FREEDOM for INDEPENDENCE ~ uplift yourself & those around you.. You may be forced to rely on others to defend you if you don't have strong personal boundaries. Recognise that if you are a passive communicator, you are probably not receiving what you want or complying with what others may say in order to avoid confrontation. You  can overcome codependency and gain  newfound confidence, only by learning how to be independent. It's essential to be patient while you relearn and figure out what works best for you on your life journey to being more independent. It is implied that you are capable of making your own choices, acting in accordance with your own principles, and leading a life that is true to who you are. It entails accepting accountability for your deeds, handling your personal affairs, and making choices free from undue outside influence. However, you might gain more independence and feel comfortable expressing your demands, if you decide what boundaries you want to...

BREAKING THROUGH BARRIERS ~ transcending your mental boundaries.. Breaking free from your self-imposed restrictions, pushing past your current mental capacities, and doing something that was previously deemed to be impossible are all crucial. By forcing yourself to step outside of your comfort zone, you may actively confront your negative thought patterns and concerns that may be preventing you from moving forward and help you rethink your current views related to important personal development. The idea is related to actively trying to broaden your knowledge, abilities, and viewpoints. You have been critiquing yourself for years, and it hasn't worked. Instead of continually disappointing yourself and finding fault with your acts, remember that you need to push your talents to expand your awareness. You should stop criticising yourself and work on developing a more confident, positive self-image. Begin to believe that we are capable of anything and that anything is conceivable. To ...

FOCUS on your own OWN STRENGTH ~ direct comparisons are more often inaccurate..   Most people are so preoccupied with themselves, only that they don’t have time to care for  anyone else. Learning through experiences, in my opinion, there’s nothing as self-improvement that can make up for a lack of self-acceptance,  or in fact, it may be defined as an individual’s acceptance of all of their attributes (very important), positive or negative. Much of your life and your work is mainly focused on self-improvement and there’s  nothing wrong with you wanting to improve yourself to feel good about yourself.  The question arises, does it actually work or it doesn’t work this way? It's tricky, the idea that improving yourself will make you feel better about yourself is based on if self-improvement can enhance your well-being and satisfaction in your existence.  Self-improvement and self-acceptance are both vital in a balanced life, but the latter promotes i...

TURN your EAR to the POSITIVES ~ be an ultimate authority for your own validation.. Validating yourself is the process of understanding, accepting your thoughts without justification, your feelings without judgment, acknowledging your strengths, progress and efforts. It encourages you to calm down, feel more resilient and increase the ability to  manage your emotions.  How do you stop the need or the wanting of constant validation from other people?  Turn inwards, accept your flaws and mistakes, strengthen that love for meaningful activities, create a timeline, develop a stronger identity of being open to check the facts and being okay with if being wrong. The key component of mental health is of course self validation.  Why not find that validation /confirmation from within yourself? Self-validation is a skill, with practice, it will become your second-nature, but won't be easy at first, yet it'll help you build tolerance against external validation. ...

CONNECT to your PURPOSE ~ quit giving up on your aspirations.. Instead of the dream itself being faulty or unachievable, the true failure is not persevering through difficulties and setbacks just because people give up on them prematurely. It's a tremendous battle. It takes years to come to terms with reality, and if things don't work out, the struggle gets more tenuous, leaving little choice but to pursue a different route that  works best. Giving up on your ambitions shouldn't be depressing, but it's crucial to know when to give up, which takes a lot of bravery. It's alright to feel ashamed of something; dreams can alter. Although circumstances are unpredictable, one should be able to adjust to the possibilities and change the intended result. The world is changing so rapidly that it seems to be spinning out of control, but it might be tempting to give up on your aspirations when circumstances outside your control seem to be determining your fate. You are more in ...

FAILURE is a PREREQUISITE ~ acknowledge failures & grow thru learning.. In the quest for success, failure can be a helpful educational tool. Many times, success is the result of multiple failures and subsequent attempts to achieve in a different way. When you're getting close to your objective, making mistakes can help you learn, perform better, & become more focused and motivated. By choosing to learn from setbacks rather than view them as irreparable failures, you can gain  a deeper understanding of your character, including its positive and negative facets.  Failure is an essential part of learning and can provide invaluable experiences and insights  that help one achieve in the future. It develops critical and analytical thinking skills and pushes you to be creative, both of which can help you  be more innovative. It's not only about failing; it's also about how  you respond to it and learn from it. Not every loss leads to success, and a team's abili...

GRAVITY of DELAYED GRATIFICATION ~ refrain from making shortsighted decisions.. These days, there is a tendency to forego long-term success in favour of immediate outcomes due to rash judgements, which may result in short-term successes but will undoubtedly have a detrimental effect on the future. Furthermore, it occurs practically everywhere; if you win, everyone takes notice, and if you lose, you are forgotten. People frequently push to see the goals are reached as quickly as possible because they want immediate results to justify the increased effort. Actually, they don't realise that this creates the conditions for failure. Failure can happen from a number of circumstances, such as taking it easy or working hard for a little period of time without realising that having it now and being effective won't be easy. The answer is to change your perspective from one of short-term to long-term success, concentrate on methodical fixes, and develop routines centred around a goal to m...

DEFYING SCEPTICISM ~ ambitions are not unachievable.. Many of us encounter escalating doubts, debilitating motivation, and worse remarks  from others we know or converse with. Since it is extremely improbable that we will succeed in our decisions or encounter rejection, listening to such remarks should be considered a commonplace. Our perspective may be negatively impacted by all of these remarks, leading us to believe that our goals are unattainable. To prove that the doubters are mistaken, we must revive ourselves. It may provide us the unexpected yet potent lesson that realising our goals is not as hard as we may believe. Irrespective of what your dream might be, and even you might imagine that the competition is very vast, but realise that the majority of your competitors aren't even going to take the first step to make their dreams come true. You'll  have to put yourself ahead of all the competition & take action. Here, I'd request not to  underestimate...

A SIMPLE SHIFT for EFFICACY ~ optimising for the process & progress… The majority of individuals are unhappy with their lives, yet they keep going down the same path without ever wanting to change or even figuring out what needs to change. The path to a better life is neither quick or simple, and they are already worn out when they understand they need to make changes. People who are impatient tend to make foolish decisions. There's a thin line between being impatient and appreciating time. Their standards rise in tandem with their ascent up the ladder. The fact that life does not precisely  go as planned frustrates a lot of people. Impatience is a universal emotion. You aspire to succeed and lead a fulfilling life, but does that imply that it must happen right away? How do you start changing for the better at all? Although the choices are always challenging,  you may be terrified of them because they determine your character and who you are.  Take a step back; t...

ENCOUNTERING CHALLENGES ~ not abandon, persist in your endeavours.. We all face challenges from time to time, no matter what they are, and they often require us to overcome obstacles, push past our perceived limits, navigate ambiguity, or perhaps  something else entirely. Recall that they are the perfect environment for fostering growth and resilience and are crucial to our personal development in a variety of areas. Crucially, it's usually our interactions with obstacles—rather than the challenges themselves—that cause us the most suffering and difficulty. The course of your life would  have been very different if you hadn't fought challenges. Even if these activities don't address the root causes, the emotions you're experiencing are actually making things better for us. Will you respond to the challenges that arise? How? OR Avoid just playing the victim as a way to deal with it? Will you? I concur with the first one: acknowledge your true feelings, face them head-on,...

PERSPECTIVE SHIFT is CRUCIAL ~   it directs your journey toward success… A movement or activity that acquires momentum gives something the strength it needs to keep growing more quickly. It just mean pushing yourself; it also means always giving it your all. It all comes down to preparation. Just as you wouldn't build a house without a blueprint, so too does building and rebuilding your existence momentum require planning to keep you on course.  Without any specific objectives, one would  never be able to gauge their progress or, more crucially, how far they still have to go. Setting SMARTER & SPECIFIC goals that are assessed, attainable, time-bound, and pertinent requires a shift in perspective. More significantly, in order to develop, progress, and build upon your success, you will need to consistently better yourself. If you let it, being a human may become exhausting; therefore, it's important to pay attention to your emotional well-being. You might be surprised t...