Stop Being Hard On Yourself

We can be so hard on ourselves. We push ourselves to the limit, and when things don't work out in our favor, we begin negative self-talk. We never express how appreciative we are of the things we have accomplished in our lives. We focus on the things we lack and treat ourselves unkindly.

When was the last time you looked in the mirror and told yourself, "I love you?" When was the last time you told yourself, "I am proud of you?" You push yourself until you experience burnout and want to escape the life you have created. A life of misery because you've allowed yourself to forget how lucky you are to be here. You have allowed yourself to forget how special you are. You have allowed yourself to forget how much talent you have. 

I encourage you to start putting yourself first and eliminate the idea that your life has to be perfect for happiness and inner peace. If you are tired of feeling lost, confused, and broken, I encourage you to start loving yourself. I encourage you to see how much you matter in this world. Let go of the need to be perfect. Let go of the idea that you need to make a certain amount of money or have a certain status to feel fulfilled. You are perfectly imperfect, just the way you are. 

We all go through life learning unhealthy behaviors and beliefs. We entertain people, places, things, and ideas that keep us stagnant. What if you decided to change your mindset? What if you choose to put yourself first and focus on valuing yourself? What if you focused on healing and letting go of anything draining you emotionally or energetically? What if you stopped focusing on what you lack and began appreciating what you currently have? 

Each day we wake up, we have a choice to make. We can choose to show up for ourselves and focus on the positives, or we can choose to focus on the negatives. They say like attracts like. When you focus on all the things going wrong in your life, you begin attracting more of that energy. By becoming grateful, we attract more of the things we appreciate. Albert Einstein said it best, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." Think about that for a minute. Now ask yourself, how has my mindset impacted my life? 

There is no magic pill to transform your life, but you can choose to make healthier choices that will positively impact your well-being. Then one day, you will wake up and feel more confident. You will feel you can conquer anything in your life because your mindset has changed. You are no longer setting expectations and being hard on yourself, but you are choosing to enjoy each day in the present moment. You have learned to let go of the things that you can't control and started to go with the flow. 

Today, I encourage you to let go of the fear. Let go of the idea that you aren't good enough. Let go of trying to prove yourself to those around you because the only opinion that truly matters is yours. Take the time to find out who you are. Take the time to love yourself and know that you are worthy. You are not your mistakes, and your current circumstances do not define you! 

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I am sending you love and light.

Carolyn