Change the Way You See Yourself
You’re not as bad as you believe
“Remember, you have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.”―Louise L. Hay
“Why do you think that about yourself?”
I’ve pondered that question from my therapist for quite some time, and it’s one I could never answer fully. Unpacking the complete answer is a bit too complex for this space, however, as it involves a lifetime of issues. From childhood to now, my life has been a continuation of not feeling good enough, and the people I’ve encountered and my experiences hammered that point home. I’ve let others determine my worth, and I’ve not been kind to myself.
I don’t blame others or my experiences. Regardless of what has happened in my life, I’m the only person responsible for fixing what’s wrong. The problem is, I know what’s wrong and I know what I need to fix. I just don’t know how to do it or exactly where to start most of the time. But I’m figuring it out a little, and it’s time to focus on a solution instead of the problem.
Although I’m not a huge believer in signs or fate, I heard a song by Billie Eilish that helped point me toward an answer to the question from my…
