People always say that being adaptable and open to change is the way to go. And that makes sense a lot of the time. But let’s not forget just how useful stubbornness can be sometimes. In fact, when you’re standing up for what you believe in or pushing through the tough times to reach your goals, a little stubbornness may help you. Here are 10 times when being stubborn is absolutely necessary. Who knew sticking to your guns could do you so much good?
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Defending Personal Values
Whenever someone’s trying to push you to go against your own values, you may need to stay stubborn. This way, you’ll keep true to what you stand for and especially when the pressure’s on. It doesn’t matter if it’s at work, with friends, or in any situation, really. Sticking to your guns helps you stay true to you and that’s something to be proud of.
Pursuing Long-term Goals
It’s great to have a big dream although getting there is probably going to take a good chunk of stubbornness. When the going gets tough, it feels like your goals are a million miles away. But that’s when you dig your heels in. You can’t allow setbacks or naysayers throw you off your game but rather, you should keep your eyes on the prize. Let your stubborn side keep you on track.
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In Negotiations
Those times when you’re in a negotiation, trying to get a fair deal, are prime time for your inner stubbornness. That doesn’t mean you should be unreasonable. Instead, know what you deserve—and don’t back down. Some stubbornness goes a long way with negotiating your salary or even buying a car!
Protecting Your Time
Time is precious and there’s never enough of it, which is why being stubborn about how you spend your time is so important. It involves saying no to things that don’t matter. This way, you’ll say yes to what does and avoid the things that waste your time. You deserve to just do the things that you want!
Sticking to Healthy Habits
Most of us have had those moments when we start a diet or a gym routine with all the enthusiasm in the world—only to see it fizzle out. To stay on track with healthy habits, you need to be stubborn. You should resist the call of the couch or the siren song of junk food with a simple “No, not today.” It’s your health on the line!
When Learning New Skills
It’s not easy to learn something new and there are going to be moments when you ask yourself why you should even bother. That’s your cue to get stubborn. Keep at it, even when it feels like you’re getting nowhere because every expert was once a beginner. Your stubborn refusal to quit will turn you into a professional.
Standing Up for Others
Seeing someone being treated unfairly or in need of a hand is a time for you to let your stubborn side out. For example, you might be backing up a coworker or supporting a friend. Either way, you’ll need to be the immovable object in the face of injustice and share your strength with others who might not have it at the moment. Better yet, being stubborn could encourage more people to stand up for what’s right.
Maintaining Privacy
While most people tend to overshare these days, keeping some things to yourself is a form of rebellion. Be stubborn about what you share & with whom. Your privacy matters and even though everyone seems to know everything about everyone, a little secrecy is worth it. Of course, you shouldn’t be secretive for the sake of it. Instead, choose what parts of your life you want to keep just for you or those closest to you.
When Breaking Bad Habits
Kicking a bad habit is hard because it’s like part of you wants to change—yet another part just loves the status quo. This is when you need to be stubborn with yourself. Breaking the cycle of a bad habit involves saying no to yourself over and over again which is a kind of tough love that’s worth it. Each time you feel the urge to fall back into old patterns, resist it. You’re building a stronger version of yourself.
Holding Out for the Right Opportunity
Everyone’s felt the pressure to just settle, whether it’s a job or a relationship. However, holding out for what you really want takes guts—and, you guessed it, stubbornness. Don’t sell yourself short! You should wait for the opportunity that feels right, rather than just the first one that comes knocking.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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