Forgiveness does not mean that you let anyone off the hook, it means that your present happiness is more important than your past suffering. Forgiveness does not mean that you condone the hurtful things done to you, it means that you reclaim your right to run your own life.
There are three aspects of forgiveness: forgiving ourselves, being forgiven and forgiving others. Forgiveness resolves the past so you can live happily in the present.
Separating yourself from the story of your past allows you to create the space needed to swivel your attention to living a better present and a happier future of your own creation.
Don’t let scenarios play out in your head if they didn’t happen; use your energy more productively and manage your thoughts and emotions more effectively.
The bad stuff that has happened in your life does not cancel out the good stuff. The good stuff still happened. Draw strength from the good, learn from the bad.
People who accept the way they look and feel good about their bodies most of the time have a positive body image. People with a positive body image also understand that how they look does not determine their self-worth.