Is personal growth difficult?

Earlier this week I stumbled upon a question on Quora – why is it hard to grow as an individual.

Strange, because for once in my life that myth didn't ring true.

So I took the time and polled some of my audience on Instagram, how they felt about their own personal growth journey and what obstacles came up along the way.

The results were astonishing; 46% said it was difficult vs 54% found no difficulties at all!

So needless to say, curiosity got me good enough reason not to stop there- instead I asked "why" - which gave even more insight into what keeps people from growing personally:

Personal growth involves change, which involves breaking routines/habits.

Fair enough.

At one point in my life, I used to think growth was difficult. The reason why is because of the environment and the people I was around at that time.

What changed? My dynamic shifted after deep thought about what needed to change - it had nothing to do with physical action but rather a mental reflection on how much has happened since then; how many changes there have been within myself as well as those close by who were once so influential in shaping my view on things from their perspective instead of my own viewpoint.

A lesson learned: Change your environment and mind shifts!

If you can't change your surroundings, find ways to break the routine or spend some alone time where you're not distracted by others' thoughts which often are different than yours.

I’m a big believer that growth happens to us every single day and every moment of our life.

Whether or not you feel it, you grow each day if you are intentional with your time. I don't believe in the notion that change is difficult - what's hard about making changes is showing up!

“80% of success is just showing up."

– Woody Allen

It has been said that success is in the journey, not the destination.

If you can make it a goal to show up for yourself every single day, you have already succeeded. Imagine if we all did this!

What would your life be like?

How much time do you need to dedicate to your creative self and feel fulfilled?

Is growth difficult or easily attainable with some effort put into it on a daily basis?

I think showing up is really what's hard about being successful. Not growth itself.

So how committed are you to satisfying those desires of yours today?

Watch this video if you need help finding your purpose.

I wish you the best because you deserve the best.

Your friend,

~Aya Hoja