Have you ever said to yourself:
"I can't believe I did that!"
"Why can't I change?" Or
"You're so stupid! Get it right!"
If you have, you are NOT alone! This self-defeating critical self-talk is what happens when we are hard on ourselves and don't forgive ourselves. We're all human and we all make mistakes. It's okay! Missing the mark, saying the wrong thing, falling short are necessary experiences in life to help us learn, grow, and ultimately achieve the success we seek.
When we forgive ourselves, we lessen the stress, tension, and pressure that comes with being hard on ourselves and increase the peace, acceptance, and openness necessary for our success. It's okay to forgive ourselves!
The path to self-forgiveness starts with the awareness around what we're hard on ourselves about so we may know what to forgive ourselves for.
