Challenging Yourself And Why It’s Worth it

Written By Colēgia

When we think of a challenge one of the most immediate things that comes to mind is the difficulty surrounding it. Sometimes we might not want to put in the effort to do something difficult since it can take up a lot of our time and resources. Being okay with challenges though and learning how to embrace them can make life a lot more enjoyable and exciting in the process.

They Push You to Learn New Things

Having a strong desire to learn can teach us many new skills and life lessons in the process. The great thing about challenging yourself is that it serves as a great way to accelerate our learning. A good example of this is advanced classes which are usually a grade or more above what we'd normally be learning. A good reason to take these is that they can give us credit for college courses which can save us time later. While the idea of taking a harder course might seem tough at first, it's more about the attitude we carry with us and how we apply ourselves that can make a difference. When we focus more on the value they can give us as far as knowledge, it's a lot easier to see how the different subjects within a course can help us out.

“Having a strong desire to learn can teach us many new skills and life lessons in the process.”

They Teach You to Persevere

Being able to push through difficult things is a sign that we're able to endure and persevere in the face of challenges. One of the biggest milestones out there is being able to finish college. While there are many enjoyable and fun aspects of higher education, it isn't always easy. Oftentimes many of the hurdles we'll face are ones that are completely new. Even in the face of adversity, we still have to do our part and work through challenges as they come. The biggest thing that can help us voluntarily try things out is that they can slowly push us out of our comfort zone. Trying a new sport or dedicating a lot of time towards a new instrument can seem daunting at first but the results can be extremely rewarding.

“Being able to push through difficult things is a sign that we're able to endure and persevere in the face of challenges.”

Challenges Can Build Courage

Just because something is challenging doesn't mean it has to be scary. At some point in our lives, everything we've done up until now was new at some point. The key thing here is not overthinking things and being okay with what happens. Trying a more difficult class can be essential for helping us improve our skills along with our confidence. Challenging ourselves to improve our personal record for running can push us to find new ways that we can get better. Adding a timer for studying can be a great way to make us use our time more efficiently while still being a fun challenge. Learning how to be okay with doing difficult things can make overcoming them that much easier and in turn, it can help us find a sense of personal satisfaction.

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