Be Kind to Yourself, Part I

We often pursue our goals out of fear and lack mindset. I know I did. I became a high achiever at an early age, but I secretly didn’t like it, I didn’t like that my worth was based on achievement. I was collecting awards and accolades like merit badges of armor to protect against my fear of not being good enough. I didn’t know who I was without them, I thought I needed them to be liked and loved. When I didn’t achieve my goals, I’d judge and shame myself. I’d say the worst things to myself.

When was the last time you were motivated to do things out of kindness for yourself instead of a desire to achieve something?

What if you ate healthier because it felt like a kinder way to nourish yourself? What if you worked out because it’s kind to your body to stay active? What if you had healthy boundaries out of kindness to your heart? What if you did well in your career because it’s kind to feel proud of yourself for a job well done? What if you showed up better in your relationships because it’s a kindness to your emotional well-being to have healthy, happy relationships?

How would your life be different?

Start small. Be aware of your thoughts and feelings. How is this different, to do things out of kindness for myself? Notice your mood and motivation levels, notice the self-talk in your head.

Keep building upon your kindness practice step by step. Try to give yourself kindness instead of judgement or shame when you make a mistake. You get to live with yourself for life, wouldn’t it be better to be your best friend instead of your worst critic?

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