When a flower is not blooming, change the environment not the flower.

So many times we may feel like our life Is not moving forward, nothing seems to be changing. You might feel like your idea of progress is moving backward slowly. This is not the way you would like to live your life I suppose. There could be so many factors influencing this type of lifestyle. I would like to highlight on the Environment that you have planted yourself in. One might argue that they did not choose to be in the environment they are in today because of so many factors that are out of their control. Here is the best part you can intentionally change the environment you are in. When the flower is not blooming, change the environment, not the flower. In many cases we are the flower, we constantly try to change ourselves or blame ourselves for stunted growth. Many times it is the environment that we are rooted in that is siphoning our growth. The process of uprooting ourselves from a siphoning environment to a more fruitful environment is growth and it does not come easy but again it is worth it in the end.

The dream in your heart may be bigger than the environment you are in and to see that dream fulfilled you have to get out of that environment. Darren hardy compares is to planting an oak sapling in a flower pot once it becomes root bound its growth is limited. It needs a great space to become a mighty oak, so do you! The reason why flowers do not bloom all year round is that most of them cannot sustain it, they will die. Some seasons are not conducive for the flower to bloom. Spring season is perfect for the flower to bloom, unlike the winter season. When you choose to take 100% responsibility for your life, you have the power to plant yourself in the spring season. You need exposure for you to cultivate personal growth.

Growth thrives in favorable conditions ‘law of environment’ John C Maxwell. We grow to our full potential when we surround ourselves with people and opportunities conducive to our development. A growth environment does not just comprise of the physical space although this is important. Environment refers to whatever surrounds you, even your psychic state. When creating an environment that supports our goals we should also remember you get in life what you tolerate. ( https://tanyafungai.com/boundaries-and-personal-growth/.) This is particularly relevant when it comes to your relationships. If you tolerate disrespect you will be disrespected. If you tolerate being mistreated you will be mistreated. If you tolerate being tired and overweight you will be that.

In his book, 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership John Maxwell talks about the characteristics of a growth environment as:

1. A place where others are ahead of you

• Spend time with people who are smarter, more alert, and more successful than you are. Those that add value to you in some type of way. Don’t take pride in being the head of the class or they time chances are you are stunting your growth.

2. A place where you are continuously challenged

• Being in the comfort zone is a trap https://tanyafungai.com/comfort-is-a-trap-choose-growth/

3. A place where your focus is totally forward

• If you find yourself around people/ an environment that constantly rejoices in past success, its time to detach yourself. Let your best days be ahead of you not b behind you

4. A place where the atmosphere is affirming

• Encouragement is crucial to our growth journey. It can be self-encouragement or from your peers.

5. A place where you wake up excited
6. A place where failure is not your enemy

It’s difficult to develop in an environment you are not free to fail. The best growth environment atmospheres reward daring greatly.

7. A place where others are growing.

Being around people who encourage personal growth pushes you to better yourself as well.

Is your environment conducive for your growth?

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