You have probably heard someone say, “I’m working on myself.” Maybe you have even said it yourself. But what does working on yourself actually mean? The idea of working on yourself can sometimes feel overwhelming. It may sound like you need to fix everything about who you are or constantly find something to improve. But personal growth is not about becoming a completely different person. It is about getting to know yourself better, understanding what you need, and learning healthier ways to navigate life. And sometimes, working on yourself means learning how to accept yourself exactly where you are. What Does “Working on Yourself” Really Mean? Working on yourself means…

Lately, I have been thinking a lot about the things that have gotten me here. The ways I learned to push through, figure things out, stay busy, keep moving, be independent, and anticipate what might happen next so I could be prepared. Some of those ways of being started a long time ago, during seasons when life was hard, and I was simply doing what I knew to do to make it through. And the truth is, many of those skills served me well. They helped me survive difficult things. Some even helped me succeed. But I am realizing something else too: what helps us survive one season may not…