“It’s never too late to be who you might have been.” – George Eliot
The SOS (Speak Out Society) Q&A is posted regularly to stimulate fun, healthy, and thought-provoking discussions within the Speak Out Society community and its followers.
It would also be a good way to discover other bloggers with similar interests as you get to know them through their answers.
Who knows? Through these questions, you might also learn something new about yourself.
RULES:
1. Respond to the question in the comment section. Make sure to leave a link to your blog.
2. Leave comments on others’ responses. (Only if you want to. It might be fun, though.)
3. Always be kind. No judging.
4. You may also write your own post related to the question, and create a pingback or include a link to this post for us to read it.
5. Speak out!
Question: What do you wish you could change about yourself?
As Tony Robbins said, “The path to success is to take massive determined actions.”
What are your habits or traits that you think are stopping you from reaching your goals and dreams? Is there something you can do to change them?
Share it with us, and let’s learn from one another.
– S
Speak Out Society 
November 14, 2016 at 10:06 am
Great question and one in which the number of possible responses is many. I’ll go with the biggest with is fear of risk and a slight lack of confidence. My current method for overcoming these fears is forcing myself to keep taking another step forward and with each step realizing I got this.
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November 14, 2016 at 2:16 pm
That’s a really good strategy. When we look at the single steps in front of us instead of the whole thing, we won’t be too overwhelmed.
It’s a cliche, but I always remind myself “Just do it!”
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November 14, 2016 at 11:37 am
Hi SOS! Your question is real tough to begin with. I need to contemplate on myself deeply but for the actual moment I will give you my answer as -overthinking.
I tend to overthink to some extent which I believe making myself even more problematic. Sometimes, it leads me to negative thoughts and that is the worst part of it. It also kills our happiness because we entertain negativity out of everthinking.
As I started blogging, it defintely helped me cope up with im intrapersonal being. I was able to learn more about myself and still learning. I use my blog to send out positivity as much as possible.
I will bring your question along with me through out until I have finally figure out what’s the deepest answer it could be for this question.
Thank you SoS!
Here’s my blog: https://luckilylenny.com/
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November 14, 2016 at 2:35 pm
Hi Lenny,
That’s definitely one of the hindrances a person can have on the road to success. While we overthink about the do’s and dont’s and what if’s or whatnots… other people are just taking action already, stepping forward to their vision.
I can relate to this. I tend to fall into that overthinking phase as well. It’s also something I would like to change about myself.. Thinking about situations and consequences is good.. but dwelling on negativity is something we can replace with positive thinking instead.
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November 15, 2016 at 5:22 am
That’s right. The best thing we can do as bloggers is to reciprocate the negative and bring out all positivity in the world. 😀
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November 14, 2016 at 3:00 pm
i would want to change my habit of getting distracted easily……….i want to know everything………i want to do everything………..i am never satisfied………….this makes me get stuck……..makes me waste time………distract me………i have had some progress fighting it and i am currently focusing on acquiring only a few skills……i still get distracted and pay my whole attention to anything new i discover……..its a long way to go……… 🙂 🙂
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November 14, 2016 at 3:59 pm
I understand what you mean. What are the most important things you want to do lately?
It helps to prioritize.
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November 14, 2016 at 4:10 pm
yes prioritizing helps……these days i have to study, and then i have to maintain this blog, then i am doing some research work……..the thing is…..i have been neglecting other things for studies sake and i feel like i am getting behind in this world……there is so much i can do…..but i am stuck…….i don’t want to ignore them for too long……its not like i hate studying……i love my subject………but knowledge alone does not guarantee success in competitive exams……its a huge mess……and i could go on for hours…….talking about it does take out some of the frustration and helps calm……thank you for the opportunity…. 😀 😀
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November 14, 2016 at 4:14 pm
That’s really good to know. This is, after all, Speak Out Society. I’m honored that you are very open and honest about what you are going through..
I guess you can try to organize the things you need to do versus the things you want to do.
Since you’re studying, it might be wise to prioritize schoolworks first (in my opinion)… but you can try time management for your passion like blogging.
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November 14, 2016 at 4:19 pm
i am trying to keep it organized……..i am not studying for school…….though…..i have my bachelor’s degree just trying to get a job i like and not just for the sake of having a job…….. 😀 😀
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November 14, 2016 at 4:45 pm
I don’t think there is anything I would change but more of a, I wish I knew earlier in life what I know now, type of thing.
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November 14, 2016 at 4:55 pm
Can you state an example of what you wish you knew earlier?
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November 14, 2016 at 6:08 pm
I wish I had the confidence in myself that I have now back then. Plus also I have a better understanding of who I am and I am comfortable in my own skin.
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November 14, 2016 at 6:28 pm
I think this everyday. I wish I was WHO I am now way back then too!
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November 15, 2016 at 2:01 am
Guess that is what only life and experience can bring, that perception & perspective missed as a youth.
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November 14, 2016 at 6:27 pm
What a loaded question lol. I’ve learned to be happy with myself as I am. But I wish I could get better at following through with things, and not being afraid. There are a few things in my life that are scaring the hell out of me right now. My practice has become to fake it till I make it. Sometimes it works, sometimes not so much. I have fantastic days then I’ll let someone dull my shine, then get mad at myself for letting it happen. Oh well, I’ll forever be a work in progress I suppose!
Here’s a link to my blog, Feel free to visit!
https://bluertide.wordpress.com/
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November 14, 2016 at 8:48 pm
In high school, I always wished I could change how other people perceived me — it seemed like no one liked me, and I couldn’t figure out why. As I got older, though, I realized that I was kind of a jerk — and a sexist jerk, at that 😦 I’ve written about it here: https://natalieschriefer.wordpress.com/2015/10/20/ballroom-femininity/ but the short version is that it took some soul-searching (and ballroom dancing) to help me understand that the problem had never been other people: it was me.
Now, the biggest thing I wish I could change is how busy I am — I love being involved in projects. I hate saying no, and I love helping other people, but unfortunately, I end up saying yes to more than I can handle! It’s tough to balance sometimes, and balance is important.
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November 17, 2016 at 11:47 pm
Reblogged this on Kate McClelland.
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November 18, 2016 at 4:03 pm
I would like to be less judgmental. To stop putting people into boxes based on small things they say, their opinions on an issue, or even the way they dress and behave. I try to do my best not to, but I am rather old now, so find change difficult.
This is a good idea!
https://beetleypete.wordpress.com/
Best wishes, Pete.
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November 18, 2016 at 6:41 pm
Thanks, Pete. I think it’s human nature to judge… but at least you’re working through it. I do also try to look beyond my own prejudice against people.
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November 18, 2016 at 6:45 pm
I come from a generation where we tended to give people less than 60 seconds to impress. Not laudable, just a fact. I have been wrong many times, but also right just as many…
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