Be Patient With Yourself

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“Be patient with yourself. You are growing stronger every day. The weight of the world will become lighter… and you will begin to shine brighter. Don’t give up.” – Robert Tew

This quote encourages self-awareness, hope and perseverance. It reminds us that personal growth is a continuous process and that we should be patient with ourselves as we go through it. The phrase “the weight of the world” can be interpreted in many ways, but it often refers to the pressures and struggles that we face in our daily lives. It could be the stress of our job, the demands of our relationships, or the challenges of personal growth. The quote suggests that with patience, we will be able to bear the weight of these struggles and they will become lighter over time.

Compassion is not only for other people but also for ourselves. Self-compassion is a relatively new concept that has piqued the interests of psychologists lately. Researchers are eager to find out more about how being kind and patient to ourselves impact our perception, habits, and the decisions we make.

Some of you may ask, “Wouldn’t self-compassion lead to self-indulgence?” Kristin Neff, a pioneer in the field, would tell you to not get self-compassion mixed up with self-indulgence or leniency. “Self-compassion is really conducive to motivation,” she maintains.

A 2007 study by researchers at Wake Forest University could illustrate her point. Divided into 2 groups, 84 female college students were asked to eat doughnuts at the beginning of the experiment. However, in one group, the participants were taught not to feel real bad or guilty about it since everyone in the study is doing it. At the end of the experiment, the researchers found that women who were instructed to be self-compassionate ate less than those who weren’t given the message.

The reason why the other group ended up eating more can be rooted to the guilt of eating the doughnuts. Being hard on themselves resulted to “emotional” eating. On the other hand, the group who understood that it was only part of the experiment and permitted themselves to enjoy the food didn’t overeat.

As we grow stronger, we will also begin to shine brighter. This is a metaphor for our inner strength and resilience, which will allow us to face any challenge that comes our way. It also suggests that with growth, we will become more confident and our true selves will be revealed.

The quote also reminds us that we should not give up, despite the challenges we may face. Giving up is easy, but it is not the path to growth and progress. The quote encourages us to keep going, to keep pushing through the tough times, and to remember that our struggles are temporary and that we are growing stronger every day.

Overall, the quote is a reminder that personal growth is a continuous process and that we should be patient and persistent in our pursuit of it. It also encourages us to not give up, to face our struggles head-on, and to remember that as we grow stronger, we will also begin to shine brighter.

Here are five further quotations by Robert Tew:

“Sometimes you need to be alone in order to reflect on life. Take time out to take care of yourself. You deserve it.”

“Sometimes you need to take a break from everyone and spend time alone, to experience, appreciate and love yourself.”

“Success isn’t what others can see, but how you feel. It’s living your truth and doing what makes you truly happy. That’s success.”

“It takes a lot of courage to push through hard times. Never give up. Good things are coming your way.”