[Ola]

The responses I got to my questions are really practical and straight to the point, and for that, I am appreciative.

Thank you to everyone who contributed.

I’ve taken note of the suggestions, and I’m sure things will be different as I find out my WHY and cultivate a heart of service to God.

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[Ola]

This is very insightful, thank you.

I’ve mostly taken this stance and ensured to be conscious of the fact that whatever I do, I do to the Glory of God and I am also always in remembrance that it’s God that has given me the ability to do anything in the first place.

My follow up question is: in those rare events when I’m feeling like I’m not being appreciated and say it gets to me a little and I’m worried and rather than pray or run to God, I want to talk and get things off my mind to distract myself in such situations, not necessarily talking about being unappreciated but seeing as talking to friends will distract me from my current feelings.

I’m asking these questions in retrospect and to be able to catch myself if it ever comes up again.

One thing I’ve been doing for the longest is to consciously say a prayer in my mind whenever those thoughts come up but how do I remain conscious and sit with those feelings and emotions even when prayers is not the first thing that comes to mind (feels very wrong to say prayers doesn’t come first to mind 😢).

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[Ola]

What are practical steps and ways for men to be more self aware.

I ask this because for the most part, I seem to have relied heavily on external validation and when I don’t get it sometimes it feels like I’m not wanted or my presence is not appreciated and I know that’s not true.

How do I become confident in myself and not rely on external validation when I feel overwhelmed or anxious.

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