How to Develop Initiative and Self Direction

The greatest power we possess is that “we are humans”. Humans hold the capacity to build everything and even be the reason for its destruction. They have never left any stone unturned to create a series of transformations. E.g.: look at the current scenario of the virus outbreak, man created destruction and holds power to control the damage. The unfathomable power display of humans has always been significant to the world. Challenging times bring out the best in a person- a version they might not have either expected or discovered.

As they say, it just requires just one spark to spread fire, likewise, just one act of courage can turn your world around. There are times, people take charge with utmost enthusiasm to change the norms of the society, to make the world a better place but fail to generate the same level of passion among other members of society or community. This usually happens when theory is more than an initiative. The initiative is a necessary tool to enforce healthy transformation in society. The initiative refers to the actions coming from the person trying to induce change. Pioneering a thought and bringing it to action not only requires courage but a plan and a strategy that can propagate your idea. Having a vision and making efforts to develop this vision into reality is something every revolutionary dream of.

The whole process of calling for a change is a chain reaction. It all starts with an idea, then there is a plan, followed by a strategy built to implant this, and finally comes the action. Always remember, it is logical to first set an example of the change you want to propagate then to preach it theoretically. This way, people can realize and believe that these values can also be brought into practice. This article elucidates the steps on how to develop initiative and self-direction. Self-direction always comes after you spark an initiative, so it will be a systematic explanation.

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Spark an initiative:

The process to start an initiative always require that personality can not only attract people but also intimidate them. Yes, you heard the word right- intimidate! Sometimes to provoke an idea for a better change among people, you need to create a personality that is going to get implanted in their minds.

To ensure this, you must start grooming and shaping your personality for the best, and here are some tips on how to develop initiative and self direction that follow:

• Speak up when needed:

If you want to be a flag bearer of change, it becomes even more important for you to speak up and share your views when you witness injustice. When you do this, you realize you hold the power to question people’s motives and integrity and might end up discovering you are smarter than you think.

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• Set Your Principles:

A person who abides by his/her principles is a person worth listening to and following. Principles make a person disciplined and determined towards their goal.

• Stay Focused:

Never let yourself distract from your goals. Always keep working for the same. You might not win immediately cause some changes are fast while others are gradual. Unfortunately, there could have been more revolutionaries, but some lose patience on the way and quit just inches close to winning.

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• Never Stand Still:

Always keep yourself engaged and surrounded by agents that can help you get closer to your vision. To be honest, never set goals, make it an ever-lasting achievement that can be fruitful for the long run.

• Be Independent:

There might be people who praise you and pat you for your ideas but seldom approach to support them physically and practically. These momentary instances should not upset you, make yourself, self-sufficient, self-promotional, independent, and self-motivated. This attitude of yours can gain you more attention and eventually, everything starts to fall in the right place.

• Do Not Be Afraid to Act:

To put your ideas and visions into practice, act! Act! Because you know no one else will. Act! As there is not going to be another one who can elucidate your ideas better than you.

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There is no point in propagating your visions if you cannot channelize them in the right path. Self-direction will not only help you realize your visions but also make you a one-man-army that does all the work.

Here are some tips to self-direct yourself:

• Know Your Powers:

Re-discover yourself and get in terms with your powers and abilities. Put it to use for yourself initially and then on others. Motivate and influence people by firstly standing up for yourself.

• Practice What you Preach:

The central idea of initiatives and self-direction refers to the charity that begins at home. If you are unable to bring in change for yourself, you would not be able to bring it in people. Always abide by the principles you made for yourselves and practice the suggestions and pieces of advice you give to others.

• Channelise your Thoughts:

Avoid getting distracted and keep yourself focused. Start meditating and focusing on your goal towards which you are rigorously working.

• Avoid Toxic Environment:

​​​​​​​Try to surround yourself with positive people and the environment. Engage with people who have progressive thoughts and are always into exchanging ideas and innovations. Understand the difference and choose wisely. Remember, a self-directed person will always put mental peace as their priority.

• Head Strong:

Be stubborn but in a good way. If you are easily persuaded, you can end up being prone to adversities.

To develop initiative and self-direction, one must first taste the medicine of defeat. Unless you know what are the wrong choices, you will not know what the right ones are. Personality development classes will guide you till you reach a goal; they will also perform exercises and activities that can help you induce these survival skills, but unless you understand how important these for you are, you would end up disappointing yourself. So, choose wisely!

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