Becoming the best version of you
Simone Schroeter, a finalist in the Mrs South Africa pageant, has been described as a compassionate, energetic, driven, inspirational and stylish woman.
The East Rand Business Women hosted Schroeter as a guest speaker recently at the Birchwood Hotel.
Schroeter, a businesswoman from Benoni, spoke about how people can become the best versions of themselves and how to go about it.
According to Schroeter there are five universal questions to help one through this process.
She said it is vital to ask yourself what you are passionate about and what excites you in life.
The other question one needs to ask is where do you want to put your energy.
“This is where it’s okay to be a little selfish with your time. Make time for things that are important, you will be surprised how much time you have available when you start analysing where you waste time on things that don’t make you grow,” Schroeter said.
Schroeter said when you are young you take chances easier, but when one is older you always think about the consequences.
“This step is really important as trying out new things gets you a step closer to realising what you are passionate about.
“Trying new experiences should never stop because this is how we grow and learn. Remember not everyone is going to support your journey but when you are comfortable with what you want others’ opinions won’t matter anymore. Remember you normally regret the chances you don’t take; so the failure is in not trying,” Schroeter said.
Schroeter highlighted the importance to feel secure, valued and loved because these elements keep a person alive.
She further stated that when a person has identified his or her passion it is important to continue feeding the passion to make it blossom.
“It is important to keep your family and friends involved as they are normally your biggest cheerleaders. Pick where you spend your time, this is your most valuable asset and I believe you can have it all just not at the same time.
“A lot of people complain they don’t have time – analyse what you do that is a time waster. Your key here is to be organised, schedule your time and schedule your activities. If you are passionate about something you will make time for it,” Schroeter said.
She shared five points for becoming the best version one can be:
*Define your brand – Look for an opportunity that fits who you are – what you represent.
* Listen to your inner voice, go with your gut.
*Remember you are not an extra in someone else’s life; you are your leading lady, not a supporting role.
*Be yourself – be unique.
*Live an authentic life.
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