Risk aversion

Life is about taking risks and seizing opportunities. I find myself feel as if I’m avoiding taking risks all the time, but still impulsive enough to put myself in situations that don’t suit me. It’s a weird contradiction.

There’s my thoughts and opinions, which I feel as if have lost their sharpness, and it feels more of a situation of code switching to the environment. I hide opinions I feel will be a burden to others and try to comfort everyone’s needs, and the perception that I haven’t suited everyone’s needs in the past keep me in a state of self-hate. 

Good thing is that I’m slowly starting to face these things. It’s so difficult, and it’s hard to convey to people what I want to say, rather than the polished version of events. I guess we keep on moving.

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  • it’s hard to convey to people what I want to say,

    This comes with self confidence and self knowledge.

    It takes time but more importantly takes effort, ideally with a help of someone skilled in coaxing you along the path.

    Do you see a therapist or counseller? They would be the best bet to help you grow these skills I think.

  • im seeing one currently yes. Although I have two sessions left of this so I don't know what I will do after this

  • I have two sessions left of this so I don't know what I will do after this

    I would ask them how you can continue the self development path after the sessions end - use the time to build a homework plan and roadmap for your hoped for development.

    You could always try to book a future appointment privately to review progress in a few months and see if it can keep you on track.

    Taking more ownership of your development can be empowering too and help the whole self confidence thing.

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  • I have two sessions left of this so I don't know what I will do after this

    I would ask them how you can continue the self development path after the sessions end - use the time to build a homework plan and roadmap for your hoped for development.

    You could always try to book a future appointment privately to review progress in a few months and see if it can keep you on track.

    Taking more ownership of your development can be empowering too and help the whole self confidence thing.

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