When did I lose me?
Sitting dumbfounded and wondering how it just went by, in front of my face. But at the end of the day I allowed it.
And this is a moment of introspection because you’ve already found all the reasons to blame the other person. But at the end, why did we allow the other person’s behavior to take the better part of us?
So many questions.
Then you tell yourself it won’t happen again. And there you go again. Really (sitting again dumbfounded and wondering)? Really?
It starts with self awareness, it starts with you reminding yourself how you lost yourself in previous times, and how you already have a different laid out plan for yourself.
- Write it down. Write and vent how you felt. Write what were your thoughts at the time.
- In front of a mirror, tell yourself how this time you will be good to yourself and allow yourself to be the authentic you.
- Post its. Write down five positive qualities about yourself, post a few around the house to remind yourself of those qualities you possess. I like to put them up in the bathroom, in front of the toilet, on the mirrors, in the kitchen, night table, over the door latch from the inside.
So take a deep breath. It’s not too late, and it’s not over. Be authentic, be present. Exhale. You got this!
