Pam's Daily Wave

Good Morning 😊

If you're anything like me, often you can be your own harshest critic. From career advancement to body image, personal achievement to relationships - I've always been quite adept at beating myself up for every mistake or poor decision I've ever made, as I'm sure you are too.

In recent years, I have made a concerted effort, to be a little kinder to myself….😊

Gone are the days of not being good enough, fast enough, young enough, pretty enough, skinny enough, smart enough, confident enough, popular enough….I could go on ad infinitum, but I think you get the picture.

It was time I recognized my own accomplishments, instead of my perceived failures, and to say confidently "I am enough!"

There will always be someone faster than me, cleverer than me, more confident than me, younger than me (that one wouldn’t be difficult!), smarter than me, skinnier than me (and this one is super easy :o), and that’s ok, that’s life – a life that is way too short to be wasting time beating myself up.

Instead, I choose to celebrate who I am, and what I have achieved.

I’m not going to dwell on the would’ve, could’ve, should’ve’s – I like to think my life is an incredible adventure story, with many chapters, some long, some short, some exciting, some challenging….and the best part is, I’m the author and can change the plotline at any time! If a particular chapter is making me unhappy or sad….I can end that chapter, and start a new one – I have that power!

And, recognizing this, was a game changer for me.

So, it’s the weekend…. give yourself a break, and choose to be kind to yourself. Just have a couple of days when you try not to criticize yourself in any way. Avoid conflict and putting yourself under stress as much as possible, and just go with the flow of the day……Perhaps a walk on the beach, or a stroll in the park, sip a coffee in your favorite café, or why not sit in a big, comfy chair with a snuggly blanket, a pastry and a good book, and practice enjoying your own company.

Just take the time and be kind to yourself...You deserve it 💗

Until next time.

Take care, stay safe,

Hugs,

Pam