STAYING TRUE TO YOURSELF

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Don't allow what you are passing through affect your character negatively. So many people become resentful because of their challenges. They have allowed what they are passing through alter their personality. Some become more harsh, easily angered or vexed.

Some people's character is changed into being ill tempered or rude. This is not commendable at all. 

You have to make a conscious effort to be sure that your attitude is not altered no matter what. That is where self control comes in. Be in control of your emotions no matter the situation; don't transfer aggression to innocent people around you. When you transfer aggression, those who are not the architect of your worries begin to bear the brunt. 



The most painful part is when parents begin to transfer aggression to their children as if the children created the problems in which they find themselves. 

A once loving parent turns into wicked and inconsiderate thereby becoming unapproachable to the child. And when your child begins to find you unapproachable, that is the beginning of woe. 

Don't become a terror. 

THE CHALLENGES WILL PASS , you will overcome it but the question is WHAT WILL YOU BECOME AFTERWARDS? STILL THE SAME LOVING, CARING AND EMPATHIC CREATURE OR A MONSTER? 

Yes, it is not easy to hold on the sweet old you during a storm, but it is not impossible. That something is hard to do doesn’t mean it is not doable.

Try to hold on to your values and virtues and your sweetness despite the circumstances because it will pass and when it passes it would be very unfortunate if it leaves your personality worst than it used to be.

In the same vein, you don't have to change your good personality because of someone else' bad attitude. You will meet many different kind of people in your walk and work in life. Some easy to relate with, some difficult, some inconsiderate or selfish and some wicked. Despite what they throw at you, don't let their attitude change yours to become like theirs.

HOLD ON TO YOUR GOODNESS. It will yield beautiful fruits in a matter of time. 

Written by

Elizabeth Oduwaiye 

Life skills Counsellor



Comments

  1. White Steps Empire April 21, 2023 at 12:36 PM

    Staying true to yourself is a matter of personal integrity and self-respect. It involves standing up for your own values and not caving into the demands or expectations of others
    Thank you ma

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