What is self mastery?
Self mastery is the ability to take control of your own life. It allows you to recognize and understand your thought processes, habits and behaviors. It is therefore a choice; the way in which you choose to be within the world.
The path to self mastery begins with developing your self-awareness. The more you understand your pattern of reactions and emotions, the more control you will have over your life.
By being self aware, we can act with intention rather than an automatic reaction that we can’t control.
Why is self mastery important?
Self mastery helps you to create a better, happier life. By exploring how to control your internal thoughts, you will not only enrich yourself but the lives of those around you.
When we think negative thoughts, our emotions become vulnerable. This leads to negative reactions and resulting consequences.
With self mastery, you will begin to control these impulses and make rational decisions rather than act purely upon emotion. You will learn to understand and master your feelings to drive happiness in your career, your relationships and day to day life.
How to develop self mastery
Self mastery is an ongoing process. It’s a commitment to a never-ending journey of self-improvement and continued learning to reach your full potential.
The first steps to developing self mastery are:
- Making a commitment to yourself
Decide to be the LEAD in your life and make a decision today to invest in your happiness. Committing to self-improvement is often the hardest step but is the beginning to a better life.
- Getting real and getting vulnerable
To reach our full potential, we must first be willing to dig deep and explore our vulnerability. Emotions are powerful but they shouldn’t be feared. Recognize and accept your feelings and be ready to share this with others.
- Surrounding yourself with inspiring individuals
The people we associate ourselves with are a reflection of our character. To be the person you want to be, you must surround yourself with like-minded, positive individuals.
- Finding support
The secret to success in any form of self-improvement is accountability. Seek support from friends, family or a professional to help you on your journey of self mastery.
by EVRYMAN HQ