Stop It
Trust me when I say that I know what it is like to be your own worst enemy. To self-sabotage yourself because your belief isn’t strong enough. To seek out a committee for opinions because you’re afraid you’ll make the wrong decision as you haven’t learned to trust yourself. To lower your standards and boundaries because you’ve become comfortable in your current situation and are fearful of changing things for the unknown.
In order to honor and respect the amazing being you are, there are some things you’ve got to stop doing.
Lying to Yourself: Every time you lie to yourself you break your own heart. The truth can be unsettling at times as it may cause us to acknowledge things we don’t want to, but it’s the only way to live the life you’re meant for. You’ve got to face the truth to live your truth. Telling yourself you are okay when you’re not, trying to convince yourself that your life is fine when it isn’t, will only rob you of precious time you could be using to live the life you want. Be honest.
Waiting for Permission: The only permission you need is yours. Period. This life you are living is yours to live. There’s no need to wait for someone else to tell you it’s okay to do something. Do what excites you, what makes your heart happy, your soul feel alive. Grant yourself permission.
Highlighting Your Mistakes: We all mess up, drop the ball, fail to hit the goal. It’s a part of being human. Your mistakes often contain valuable lessons. They often allow you to pivot and change course as needed. Do not make your mistakes your highlight reel because you are so much more than them. Have compassion and kindness for yourself.
Quieting Your Voice: You have every right to use your most powerful tool—your voice. If someone has hurt you, let them know. If you feel disrespected, share how you feel. If you have an idea to share, set it free. Your voice deserves to be heard. So speak up.
Breaking Your Promises: You are hurting yourself when you break your own promises. Your confidence crumbles and self-doubt can creep in. Keep the commitment. Stay the course. Honor yourself by keeping your promises. Give yourself the love you deserve.
When you drop these bad habits, you uphold your value and worth. You attract the right people into your life because you are in alignment with who you are. You begin to exercise your courage and build your confidence. And you will live more of your potential.
So be brutally honest with yourself about where you’re settling in your life and who or what you need to let go of to create space for what you truly want. That’s the start to a stronger foundation to living the life you truly want.
LYF 💖
REFLECTION: Be honest. What do you want to stop doing?