If you find yourself feeling self-conscious today, you are most likely judging yourself too critically. But you can use any feelings of inadequacy to point the way toward improvements you can make to feel better about yourself. For example, if your clothes aren’t fitting the way you’d like, you can make a choice right now to change your habits. Then be conscious of the choice you’ve made for yourself and make that your new definition of self-consciousness. If you don’t think that what’s bothering you can be changed, then accept it as one of the small quirks that give character to each of us. Embrace what makes you feel different from others today and immerse yourself in the splendor of your own uniqueness.
We can turn self-consciousness into self-esteem when we remember not to compare ourselves with others, but instead to appreciate our own wonderful qualities. Write down what it is you admire about others. Then look at the list again and remember that the traits we admire in others are really the recognition of the beauty of our own reflection. Like attracts like; it is universal law. We can always cultivate ourselves, like flowers in a garden, and it is care and nurturing that will make us bloom, not criticism. The most beautiful gardens are those with wondrous variety, so there’s no need to try to be just like anyone else. Be kind to yourself today, and remember the truth of your true magnificence. What do you think?
No comments:
Post a Comment