“If we’re growing, we’re always going to be out of our comfort zone.” – John Maxwell
Some people mistakenly think that change, will happen easily and without effort or sacrifice. However, the opposite is true. When someone says I was really afraid to do something but I somehow mustered up the strength to do it anyways, is an extremely good indicator. This indicates that change is happening in this person’s life. The opposite is knowing what to do but never doing anything about our problems. Inactivity breeds depression, anxiety and self pity. Taking action in our life empowers us and enhances our self worth. The courage to step into the unknown to learn and experience new things in life is the key to change, and essential to reaching our full potential in life.
Coping strategies of depressed people are avoidance, inactivity, over analyzing and thinking about situations too much. These coping strategies typically reinforce and promote a vicious cycle of depression in a person’s life. These characteristic patterns of behavior prevent people from taking action in their lives to address problems that could ultimately have a positive effect on them. With perseverance and support from other good people, we can develop the courage to break the destructive cycle of depression, inactivity, and helplessness. In time we prove to ourselves that we do have control over our current situation. Consequently, empowerment to a better life has begun.
