This week I encourage you to really pay attention to how you talk to and treat yourself. Really be aware of the words you speak to yourself and the thoughts that run through your mind.
I often see others get really down and tough on themselves (I’m also in recovery) when things don’t go as planned, don’t do as well as they wanted to, don’t get the results they expected, or if they make some kind of mistake. It comes out as negative self-talk, judgements, punishing thoughts, or “should” statements.
May sound something like:
- I’m so stupid
- I should have _
- I’m such a __
- I’ll never __
Treat yourself like you would treat another who needed compassion because they fell off track or made a mistake. Be your own best friend. Look at the situation from a different view, a different set of eyes – through eyes of Love and compassion.
Just notice how that makes you feel.
Notice if things start going smoother for you.
Notice if those around you start treating you differently.
When you have compassion for yourself, you naturally have it for others…
Bonus! Look in the mirror every day and tell yourself 3 things you love, like, and appreciate about yourself. The could be outter (your smile, hair, your organization skills) or inner (your kindness, your thoughtfulness, your smarts).
Then really pay attention to what starts to shift around and within you!