Learning to overcome procrastination and finding commitment in what you want to become is just one way of growing, which comes about by discovering your gift, and being open to learn new things as well. No one puts it better than Tony Robbins, an American author, coach and philosopher, ‘what you get will never make you truly happy, who you become’. Said Nkunzurwanda, a photographer with entrepreneurship skills believes that discovering the gift of growth is one way of finding your own happiness, adding that when one is growing career wise, it’s easy to find the purpose of living. Setting goals for yourself, he says, means that one has an opportunity to embrace the gift of growth. However, he is quick to point out that it’s not only a matter of setting goals when it comes to discovering the gift of growth. “This will never make you happy in the long term. Instead, learning how to continue your personal growth will help you achieve your goals,” he says Emile Musabyimana, a Kigali based mentor says to discover your gift of growth; it’s obvious that there are challenges and obstacles waiting for you. All these, he says, puts one in a position to discover what will not only make them grow, but also be successful in the future. “Discovering how to develop personal growth in the long term is the most fundamental aspect one should strive at, because in the end, there is fulfilment in everything you do,” he says. In addition to this, he says to discover your gift of growth, there is a need to be resilient, as she believes that this skill gives one the ability to tackle challenges effectively thus leading to success. Besides, it also allows one to learn and grow in all areas including development in general. “The life we are living now, there is so much tension, anxiety and stressful situations, the only way out is being resilient, which at the same time is one of the aspects one needs to grow their gifts,” he says. Professor Alphonse Uworwabayeho, an educator says that to discover the gift of personal growth, there is a need to feed your mind first. This, he says, could be as simple as setting aside time for learning new things, it doesn’t matter how much time you will commit yourself to this, the little time you get is worth learning something new. He adds that it’s essential to start by looking for something that will improve the quality of your life, your career and not forgetting your happiness as well. Also, another aspect is to face your fears with confidence, which could be fear of failure or the challenges that come your way. “This is the best way to use the gift of growth to your advantage, do something today that you think you won’t be able to succeed in future, this is one way of conquering your fears,” he says.
