In general, life can be pretty challenging at times – and adding to the stress by being too hard on yourself really isn’t necessary. Sometimes it’s important to simply give yourself a break and a friendly reminder that sure, you make mistakes, but don’t we all? From beating yourself up just a little too much to not knowing how to give yourself the praise you actually deserve, remember this: if you make a mistake, it’s OK! You can pick yourself back up, make new decisions and start again – no worries! Here’s a look at 10 things to stop doing to yourself today.
- Stop avoiding your inner passions. If you’re not doing what you love, you’ll probably never feel complete and content, and that means letting your passions shine through. Sometimes it’s scary and requires a real leap of faith in order to turn your passions into something that can become your life’s work. But you know what, if that’s what you really want, figure out a way to make it happen and go for it.
- Don’t listen to the negativity around you. Sometimes putting the earmuffs on is the best way to tune out all the noise. And, if that means simply not listening to negative talk – then don’t! You are your own person, your own mind, with your own opinions – so get your game face on and stay in the positive. You’ll love yourself for it!
- Stop wallowing in the things you don’t have. When it comes down to it, this life is really all about love and laughter and you probably have tons of that. Worrying about material things is a waste of energy – who cares, anyway! If you’ve got friends and family you love – that’s all you need.
- Stop leaving your own needs out of the equation. You’re taking care of everyone, but yourself! It’s time to give yourself the things you need to feel really good. When you feel good, everything else will fall into place.
- Stop being so self-critical. C’mon, if you aren’t your own biggest supporter, who is? We all make mistakes every once in a while, it’s part of the game called life. And, living through those mistakes is what makes us stronger, more balanced people – who are ready to tackle anything life throws their way. Being too hard on yourself makes no sense. If you mess up, take a deep breath and move on.
- Stop stressing about every little detail. You know what, half the stuff you’re worried about, no one else will notice anyway. If you can’t make everything perfect – it’s ok, just let it go.
- Stop worrying about what everyone else thinks and focus on what makes you happy. Who cares if someone else likes your outfit or not – if you love it, that’s all that matters.
- Stop expecting the same level of perfectionism out of others as you expect from yourself. Sorry to say, you’ll be disappointed all the time. Keeping expectations reasonable is essential for giving others the ability to at least meet you halfway. Besides – give them a break – they deserve one too!
- Stop giving up when the going gets tough. Things are going to be challenging from time to time, it’s just part of life. And pulling yourself up and sucking it up to get through something difficult is a must – think about how much stronger you’ll come out on the other side.
- Stop trying to avoid taking a relationship to the next level. No matter if it’s romantic or just a friendship, trusting another person is essential for developing something meaningful – and stopping yourself from enjoying those types of connections means you’re not living life to its fullest potential.
Do you think you can give yourself a break and stop the pattern of some of these behaviors? Which one do you need to work on the most?
