^ love yourself!!!
My roommate said something the other day that's been on my mind lately. She reminded me that it's easy to get annoyed, frustrated and angry with ourselves and other people. But, it is so important to remember this one thing: We're doing the best we can.
With people, I tend to wonder why they do something a certain way or why they can't just do this one thing I asked. I criticize and assume I'm always right. But really, I'm so wrong. These people are doing the best they can do. No one does things maliciously to hurt me - they have their own life and their own struggles and their own battles. I need to understand that they can't always help me with my own. They are just doing the best they can.
And with me... well, I am so hard on myself. Everything I do I question. I seek approval from all the wrong people and try my hardest to be what people want me to be. I knock myself down and inevitably struggle to pick myself back up. But here's the thing I have to realize: I'm doing the best I can. Even when I fail miserably, I tried and I tried my best. I won't get the acceptance I may want from other people and I can't continue to beat myself up for it. There is nothing wrong with me - I was wonderfully and beautifully made. So here's to reminding myself today and everyday that hey, you're doing the best you can.
I found this really cool 18 day challenge online. Can you go 18 days without saying anything negative about yourself? It will be a struggle, but let's see if we can do it!
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