How to overcome being clumsy

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Learning how to overcome being clumsy is not an impossible task.

Sometimes clumsy is a label we singles give ourselves in our almost nonstop pastime of beating ourselves up.

For years I thought I was clumsy, but I was no more awkward than anyone else. I simply exaggerated each episode to try to confirm my assumption.

Usually being uncoordinated is a phase we go through, but sometimes it can have serious health causes. We'll look into that later.

So let's take a look at how to overcome being clumsy.

High school isn't life and life isn't high school

Many singles are nerds in high school. I was. I don't know what the current term for such people is, but every class has a few misfits who seem to be constantly tripping over themselves.

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High school is a stressful time. Our hormones are coming online, we're going through adolescence, and every uncomfortable emotion gets magnified.

Sadly, many of us relive those painful episodes the rest of our life. Being the class dweeb can also make you a target for bullies, a whole other opportunity for upsetting experiences.

As a teenager, I was too immature to understand that high school was not how the rest of my life was going to be, but those four years made such a strong impression on me I was in my thirties before I realized I could change how I saw myself.

That's one key in how to overcome being clumsy—forming a higher opinion of yourself. You are not destined to be a lifelong bumbler. The sooner you see yourself differently, the sooner you'll break that self-fulfilling prophecy.

How to overcome being clumsy: 2 tips

Many years ago, I discovered I could reduce my fumbles by doing two simple things. I asked myself why I sometimes knocked over a glass of milk at the dinner table and why I dropped things. The answers were obvious.

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I found that if I deliberately slowed down when I was reaching for something, I had fewer accidents. I also noticed that if I made sure I had a secure grip before I picked something up, I didn't drop things.

Now those are hardly brilliant breakthroughs, but they actually did eliminate much of my so-called clumsiness. I was simply in too much of a hurry.

Sometimes "clumsiness" is something else entirely. It can have a physical cause that needs to be looked into. Here's an excellent article on medical conditions that can cause "clumsiness."

The danger in labeling yourself

How to overcome being clumsy can involve a change in how you see yourself. Today, social media can be a bigger version of high school, where there are cliques of the cool and successful and then there are the other people, who are treated like outcasts.

It can get vicious.

But let's be realistic. Even so-called "graceful" people can be klutzes at times. They drop things, stumble, fall, and have uncoordinated incidents. It's embarrassing, yes, but no reason for self-flagellation.

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If you're a Christian, remember that God created you as a unique being. He sees you very differently than the rest of the world does:

The LORD sees not as a man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks into the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7, NIV)

That's good to remember, isn't it? Because you are unique, you can't honestly compare yourself to others. Everyone has their own style and attractions.

How to overcome being clumsy starts in your mind. As you grasp that you are precious to God, a sense of confidence will come over you. You, yes you, are deeply loved by The One Who Matters.

Relax. Move calmly and slowly. Don't hurry; that's when accidents happen. Change your label for yourself from clumsy to cherished child of God. Do that and good results will follow!

Base your future on hope...

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How do you change from a pessimistic outlook on life to a hope-based attitude?

You get Hope for Hurting Singles!

Even if you've been slogging through life for years, this book will show you how to change, in practical, realistic terms. Hope is not the domain of starry-eyed dreamers. It's the solid foundation of the committed Christian.

Author Jack Zavada drew on his 45+ years in the single life to put together this how-to manual for tackling your most frustrating problems:

  • Loneliness
  • Shyness
  • Depression
  • Rejection
  • Anger
  • Fear
  • Bitterness
  • Low self-esteem

You'll learn how the Holy Spirit wants to take you from where you are right now to a daily journey growing closer to Christ every day. And that builds a powerful sense of hope.

Hope for Hurting Singles will put you on the path to exciting, God-honoring goals, one doable step at a time.

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