Care that you are suffering
You need to care about the fact that you’re suffering before you can really work toward changing it.
You need to care about the fact that you’re suffering before you can really work toward changing it.
Struggling with internal issues creates more struggle. Instead, look at these harmless but scary demons head on. Try to talk and share where you can.
Abusing yourself psychologically has consequences. Just as a child might rebel if treated abusively or neglectfully, the body can rebel as well in the form of pain, anxiety, or depression.
There are three primary ways that people psychologically abuse themselves: self-criticism, putting pressure on themselves, and unnecessary fear.
What happens to us does not define us. How we deal with what happens to us defines us.
Peace of mind doesn’t come from getting what we want. It comes from accepting how it actually is.
Start the day with the reminder “I am a human being!”. In other words, “I’ll try my best but I am likely to make mistakes.”
Successful people have the 90/10 rule. Stay 90% focused on a solution and 10% focused on the problem.
When you feel overwhelmed, it’s hard, but try to stay focused on a solution. Ask yourself, “What can I do about this?”
Avoiding or running away from uncomfortable emotions will make them worse. Try looking at what is causing you to feel them.