Trying to redefine the way I speak to myself

[Theasylumsystem]

I've been doing really well lately (Knock on wood), and so has my service dog. We are back in classes, and we have a new job. I'm still really struggling with my online courses, but I've been keeping up with my in-person classes. Work has barely started, really. My training starts tomorrow right after my class. I haven't been doing much at work so far, aside from trying to learn as much as I can without formal training. I struggle in the mornings with my agoraphobia, so I've been trying to redirect my thoughts. Instead of "I can't do this", "I'm trying my best and that's okay". Also trying to work on pushing myself, but not overextending myself. I try not to name-call myself for taking the mental health days from school when I can. I've committed myself to doing this, so I just need to keep on trying.

 

[arfie]

kudos, theas. way to do the do. don't forget to take time to celebrate how much progress you have already made in changing the way you think of yourself. don't beat yourself up over those inevitable slides. old habits die hard.

easy does it. be gentle with yourself and patient with the process.

 

[Theasylumsystem]

kudos, theas. way to do the do. don't forget to take time to celebrate how much progress you have already made in changing the way you think of yourself. don't beat yourself up over those inevitable slides. old habits die hard.

easy does it. be gentle with yourself and patient with the process.

thank you! I'm trying my best for sure

 

[arfie]

I'm trying my best for sure

a piece i struggle with is letting my best be enough. my damaged self-esteem keeps telling me i need to keep trying harder and that my best will never be good enough. taking the time to celebrate when i have done my imperfect best serves as a positive reinforcement that my best is good enough. there is such a thing as trying too hard.

congratulations on finding the courage to try your best. i salute you, my healing warrior.

 

[Survivor3]

Wow @Theasylumsystem , so proud of you! That must be one of the first times I've heard you show yourself kindness and love . That's the spirit ️. So happy for you, keep on keeping on!

 

[Rose White]

Well done! Inspiring—the way you are shifting your inner monologue—that’s heavy lifting!

 

[Theasylumsystem]

Wow @Theasylumsystem , so proud of you! That must be one of the first times I've heard you show yourself kindness and love . That's the spirit ️. So happy for you, keep on keeping on!

Thank you so much <3 I'm finally starting to heal, I think

 

[Freddyt]

SOOOOO important and crucial to living, in general. The person we believe the most is ourselves. So keeping that input as positive as possible is a massive part of everything.

A famous golf psychologist said you have to believe you are a good putter before you become a good putter. He is right.

So saying you are better at something constantly or turning things to positives has a huge effect on your head.

 

[FrD]

a piece i struggle with is letting my best be enough. my damaged self-esteem keeps telling me i need to keep trying harder and that my best will never be good enough. taking the time to celebrate when i have done my imperfect best serves as a positive reinforcement that my best is good enough. there is such a thing as trying too hard.

congratulations on finding the courage to try your best. i salute you, my healing warrior.

Hello (wave) it's me. I really liked our post. It speaks to me and how i am with myself. I always tell myself to "try harder" but ive been unwell now for 2 years and well, the trauma keeps happening to my loved ones, so no wonder I feel bogged down. I WILL keep telling myself the best bits and reward myself with genuine praie for all of my achievements. Thank you xx

 

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