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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FUNCTIONING AND FLOURISHING

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FUNCTIONING AND FLOURISHING

What if I told you it’s possible to hold onto your success and still find peace?

Would you believe me?

In a world that emphasizes on relentless hardwork, we’re often told that peace and success can’t coexist. We’re taught to keep pushing, keep working, and maybe—just maybe—catch our breath when we retire. But what if I told you that’s a lie? You don’t have to trade your accomplishments to reclaim your joy. Let’s talk about how to unlock both. 

The key difference between functioning and flourishing is this: functioning is survival, while flourishing is thriving. Functioning looks like checking off the boxes, meeting deadlines, and staying afloat. Flourishing, on the other hand, is waking up with a sense of purpose, nurturing joy, and feeling truly alive. 

So, how do you move from functioning to flourishing? The first step is healing your trauma. Trauma clouds everything. It distorts your judgment, strains relationships, and limits your vision. Imagine walking around with smudged glasses—you think the world is dirty, but it’s really your lenses. Clean those lenses, and suddenly, the world looks brighter. 

I remember a friend who repressed years of abuse from her husband. She buried the memories so deep that she almost convinced herself they didn’t exist—until one day, a small accident triggered the floodgates. She called me, confused and emotional, asking, “Is this normal?” Yes, it’s normal, I told her. But suppressing pain doesn’t erase it. It’s like a volcano lying dormant inside you. Eventually, it erupts, causing harm to you and everyone around you. 

Flourishing begins with acknowledging and healing those hidden wounds. It’s about sitting in silence, confronting the discomfort, and allowing yourself to feel. Yes, it’s hard. But the reward is clarity and freedom. 

Too often, society discourages vulnerability. Men are told that expressing pain is weakness. Women fear the shame of admitting they’re not as “strong” as they appear. We see public figures project perfect lives while silently suffering behind the scenes. The pressure to save face only deepens the divide between functioning and flourishing. 

But here’s the truth: flourishing requires honesty—with yourself and others. It’s about letting go of the masks and daring to live authentically. 

Are you flourishing or just functioning? Take a moment to reflect. When was the last time you felt true peace? When was the last time you embraced joy, not as a fleeting moment, but as a lifestyle? 

Flourishing is possible. It starts with healing and choosing to live fully—not just survive. The journey may not be easy, but I promise, it’s worth it. Let’s take that step together.

Book a therapy session with me today and discover how to look beyond your current circumstances to a future filled with hope and abundance. The power to transform your life begins with your vision. Let’s work together to unlock it.

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Adeola is a Mind Genius, a seasoned Television & Content Producer, Stepmom Coach, Best Selling Author. She is a Life Giver, King maker and Love being, Certified Rapid Transformational Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist with the School of Rapid Transformational Therapy, UK. Adeola is air, she gives people a reason to live, love and breathe, she is light, she brings clarity and understanding, she is love, she loves because it is who she is, she is vulnerability personified because she carries all she is boldly and unapologetically, and she is an example on earth that God exists.

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