7 Words We’re Giving Up- And Exchanging For More Self-Compassion
“Passionate” Instead Of “Too Much”
1. “Lessons” Instead Of “Mistakes”
You do not have to punish yourself for lapses in judgement. You do not need to replay events in your head thinking somehow that will make them better. Instead, look at misunderstandings as the lessons they are. The smartest scientist didn’t get the experiment right the first time.
They depended on trial and error, educated guesses, and gambles. No one is perfect. No matter how irredeemable you believe your actions are, you can have a new beginning. You cannot guilt-trip yourself into being worthy enough. It’s time to let go of the past. You’re already living with the consequences. There’s no need to suffer more than you already have. It’s time to reflect, apply the lesson, and grow from your experience.
2. “Consistent Action” Instead Of “Love”
Love is an action. Not everyone who says, “I love you,” does. When you stop accepting behaviors that make you feel like an afterthought, you gain confidence. You start feeling secure in relationships when words match action. Love is a principle. It’s time to stop calling every fluttering in your chest love. It’s time to look for consistent action.
