How to Overcome a Development Barrier

Overcoming development barriers is a key to mental and emotional health. Finding happiness and fulfillment in life, love and career requires creating a positive image about yourself and the world. Failing to create positive atmospheres and perspectives generates a lack of focus and leadership in both personal lives and professional careers, according to the University of Hawaii. Begin overcoming your development barriers by looking inside and learn to change your external conditions as a result.

Instructions

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  Affirm your life on a regular basis. Engage in affirmative thoughts and talk whether situations are ideal and stressful. Exchange the phrase: "I am no good at this job," for example, with "I am a committed worker and, while things are difficult now, they will be better tomorrow" as an alternative. Eliminating negative self-talk and using positive words boosts our self-confidence and emotional state.

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  Establish short and long term goals. Focus your efforts and energies by working towards something constructive. Give yourself the challenge of setting and accomplishing personal goals -- both large and small. Avoid allowing your day to day life to manifest in a sea of wondering and monotony. Setting goals opens your eyes to who you are and what you need -- giving life focus and purpose.

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  Respond to situations with maturity. Develop a habit of responding to events without an immediate influx of emotion. Avoid reacting with emotion to prevent unnecessary insertions of anger and rage. Breathe, think and process your feelings before acting on them. Following these three steps helps you develop rational responses and maintain a level head.

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  Find loyal friends, colleagues and associates. Surround yourself with people who mirror your values and outlook on life. Stay positive and affirmative by engaging with like-minded people filled with love, self-confidence and character. Open up and share your thoughts and feelings with these people to find compassion and support. Alternatively, listen to the concerns of others by offering the same compassion. Reduce the amount of time you spend alone -- which can generate feelings of isolation and depression. Meet with friends, colleagues and associates on a regular basis to build pride, poise and healthy relationships.