TEDONA #136
The relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have...
“I think, therefore I am." — René Descartes.
"The unexamined life is not worth living." — Socrates.
"For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness." — Ralph Waldo Emerson.
“The relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have.” — Jane Travis.
"It is never too late to be what you might have been."— George Eliot.
“Your relationship with yourself is the most influential one in your life.” —Teronie J. Donaldson. (Yup, that’s me — cool, right?)
Notes/Observations
Self-relationship encompasses how you perceive, value, and treat yourself. It’s a multi-dimensional relationship that includes self-awareness, self-esteem, self-compassion, and self-care. A positive self-relationship encourages resilience, confidence, and happiness, whereas a negative one can lead to a cycle of self-doubt, criticism, and unhappiness.
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Book of the Week
(***Check out my in-depth review of The Lean StartUp here)
"The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries revolutionizes business and product development, steering away from the traditional blueprint of elaborate business plans towards a more iterative, customer-focused methodology.
At its core, it champions the concept of the Build-Measure-Learn feedback loop, urging startups to create a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to quickly test market hypotheses with minimal resources. This process emphasizes validated learning, a key success metric, instead of just profit or sales.
Ries introduces several groundbreaking strategies, including continuous deployment for faster iteration, the Five Whys technique for root cause analysis, and innovation accounting to measure progress meaningfully.
The book is a call to action for startups to embrace adaptability, rigorous experimentation, and a pivot-or-persevere decision-making framework based on real-world customer behavior and preferences evidence. By doing so, startups can significantly reduce the risk of failure, optimize resources, and increase the likelihood of success in the highly uncertain landscape of new ventures.
"The Lean Startup" isn't just a methodology; it's a mindset shift that advocates for a more scientific approach to creating and managing successful startups, making it an indispensable guide for entrepreneurs.
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How to Cultivate a Healthy Relationship with Yourself
1. Practice Self-Awareness
Self-awareness is the cornerstone of a healthy self-relationship. It involves recognizing your thoughts, feelings, needs, and behaviors. Mindfulness practices, journaling, and self-reflection are effective ways to enhance self-awareness.
2. Foster Self-Compassion
Self-compassion means treating yourself with the same kindness, concern, and support you’d offer a good friend. It involves being gentle with yourself during difficult times and acknowledging that imperfection is part of the human experience.
3. Prioritize Self-Care
Self-care is an act of self-love. It means taking care of your physical, emotional, and mental health. This includes exercise, healthy eating, adequate sleep, hobbies, and seeking support when needed.
4. Set Healthy Boundaries
Healthy boundaries are crucial for a positive self-relationship. They help you respect your needs and feelings, say no when necessary, and avoid overextending yourself.
5. Engage in Positive Self-Talk
The dialogue you have with yourself significantly impacts your self-relationship. Practice replacing critical or negative self-talk with affirmations and positive statements that reflect your worth and capabilities.
6. Embrace Self-Development
View yourself as a work in progress. Embrace opportunities for growth and learning, and be open to change. This mindset promotes a healthy, evolving relationship with yourself.
Question
Who am I?
(The answer to this question determines alot. Do you really know yourself?)