It’s Valentine’s Day, seems like a perfect day to write this blog post! Whatever plans you have today, give some thought on how you can love personal development and how it affects relationships.
We might moan about our partner to others. But deep down we love them, and sadly we tend to talk more about the negative bits. But today is the day when we honour that person and remember how we feel when they are in our lives.
Change Is A Good Thing – Love Personal Development
You are probably reading this because you are thinking about working on your personal development. Or maybe you have been working on it for a while. Whatever stage you are at in your development, don’t forget to love personal development and your relationships.
When you start making positive changes in your life, your whole world can change drastically. It can change how you view your career, relationships, even your world view.
Change is a good thing, though! Please don’t be scared about it. Learn to love personal development.
Believing in yourself and making positive steps in your life is essential. Even on those days when everything seems to go wrong, and you make some terrible decisions. Remember that everything is possible, and everything happens for a reason.
Relationships – Good And Bad
Many people forget that being in a relationship is about being with somebody who can be your companion. Somebody you love that will always be there to bat in your corner. They will be your sounding board and sometimes your rock in the hard times.
If you look at your relationship and it does not make you feel loved or cared for, are you really with the right person? Sometimes in life, it is best to take a step back from everything and honestly assess what is going on.
Does that other person bring out the best in you? If they do, then you are on to a good thing.
If they don’t, then maybe it is time to move on and take some time out for yourself. It is easy to forget that relationships should be balanced and respectful when they are not; you can work together to get it back on track. If you can’t do this, then separating is the best thing you can do for each other.
Watch Out – Personal Development Affects Relationships
As you develop as a person, your relationships will change. Things that you liked before you might not like now. Also, new things will excite you about that person.
Remember, when you change as a person, the other person will probably not change in the same way as you. They are working on their personal development.
Bear this in mind next time you critically assess the person you love. If you are sure, you still love them, give them some slack when they do something that annoys you. It could be you that is being too critical.
Make Today Special
Today is the day that you honour that person and make sure that they feel loved. Whatever you have planned today. Or even if you have nothing planned. Tell them they are loved and make your Valentine’s Day one full of love and respect. Here are some fun ideas! Enjoy 🙂
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Sally Leslie is a motivational coach and optimist. She helps freelancers and entrepreneurs create balance in their lives and work towards their personal and professional goals. Sally is also a B2B freelance writer for entrepreneurs, SMEs, and startups. A lover of plants, freedom, and football!
