Some studies on human beings proved that when we are children, our mind is just like a sponge. So, every single thing that we see, encounter, hear, as well as experience will get absorbed profoundly in our subconscious, and then it continues influencing us in every aspect.
This kind of influence may be a burden or a blessing, and this depends on the way it is driving our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions.
Here, we will outline the four common childhood experiences that individuals must let go of in order to move forward in their lives:
Moments of excessive and uncontrollable fear.
We know that fear is simply a normal part of our process of growing. When we were kids, we were afraid of speaking in front of others on a stage. We were also afraid of failing our exams or asking out our potential date for prom night.
Many of us experienced fear when we failed at specific challenges or tasks, leading to feelings of unworthiness, embarrassment, and doubt about our own abilities. As adults, we used this fear as an excuse to avoid exploring beyond our comfort zones or taking risks.
However, we must be mindful of our life’s purpose, which is to grow; fear is a crucial component in this process. Fear should not stop us from moving forward.
Situations when putting things off paid off, but only for a short while.
A person’s mind is hardwired to protect them from potential harm. This is beneficial at times, such as when they step aside to escape from a falling tree, but it can be detrimental when it convinces them to stay still without taking action today that could be done tomorrow.
When we were kids, we quickly started encountering some situations in which procrastination pumped us with a temporary high.
Just as there are consequences from eating unhealthy foods and smoking, there are also consequences from this temporary high. But once we become addicted to procrastination, pushing those consequences beyond our minds will become second nature.
Additionally, as we age, the stakes become increasingly higher, compounding the damage. We should respect ourselves, our lives, and our time, treating them with the simple urgency that they deserve.
Not being able to find some skill, purpose, or pursuit that made our hearts sing.
Many individuals from our childhood, who pursued skills or hobbies like dancing, playing an instrument, or participating in sports, went on to make these pursuits successful careers.
Many people tend to steer away from the same path they once took and instead explore opportunities they had as children. Instead, they followed what was convenient and available, sacrificing everything that fulfills them on a more profound level.
So, we should remember that the thing of honoring ourselves is equal to, or even quite more significant than, professional stability or wealth.
Self-doubt moments that were caused by role models or judgmental parents.
From the grades we have at school to our sense of fashion, it is entirely reasonable and simple for parents, teachers, mentors, as well as role models to judge us while we were growing up.
Unfortunately, constantly being under their scrutiny can lead to feelings of unease and nervousness whenever we encounter something that is rightfully ours alone.
One crucial step in overcoming such obstacles is to make them understand that we are the captains of our own ships.
Although it is admirable and beautiful to make our parents and mentors happy, our own joy and happiness should come before everything else, and if they truly love us, they will understand this.
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