Don't be so hard on yourself! Nobody's perfect. It's an old saying, but absolutely right. A common link among successful achievers is that while they made mistakes, struggled, had setbacks and failures, they pulled themselves up, kept on going, and learned from their mistakes.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Don't be so hard on yourself!
This is from Cynthia Kersey's Unstoppable Insights and Inspirations. I receive these everyday and they are like a enjoying a small piece of chocolate... great source of mini encouragements to help me start my day.
Don't be so hard on yourself! Nobody's perfect. It's an old saying, but absolutely right. A common link among successful achievers is that while they made mistakes, struggled, had setbacks and failures, they pulled themselves up, kept on going, and learned from their mistakes.
Life happens. So if one day things don't go as planned, that's okay. There's always tomorrow. Instead of being your own harshest critic, make the decision to be your biggest fan. Focus on the daily activities that moved you forward, and give yourself a pat on the back the moment you take a positive action or a step in the right direction. Call your friend and share your victories. Make sure that the person you share it with is someone who will show enthusiasm and support you in your victory. Revel in the great feelings that come when you honor yourself by sticking with your commitments.
When I was training for a marathon, each Saturday my training group had our long runs. I always scheduled a massage immediately after the run. When I was running those seemingly endless miles, I knew that relief for my aching muscles was only hours away.
Take some time to think about ways you can reward yourself for staying the course and meeting your goals, day by day. Don't overlook this stage - you've earned it! Each day, enjoy smaller rewards, such as a phone call to a friend, a favorite snack, listening to a CD that you love, or renting a great movie, for single victories. Rejoice in the bigger rewards-such as dinner with a friend, going to the theater, or getting a massage- to celebrate weekly or bi-weekly milestones.
And remember, the single greatest reward you'll earn is the person you become in the process. Time after time, people have told me that the process is what changed their lives. For the first time, they knew what they wanted, developed a plan, and took action to achieve their goals. Who they have become as more confident and self-aware individuals has been their ultimate reward.
Don't be so hard on yourself! Nobody's perfect. It's an old saying, but absolutely right. A common link among successful achievers is that while they made mistakes, struggled, had setbacks and failures, they pulled themselves up, kept on going, and learned from their mistakes.
