Out of all the people you can aspire to be in the world, it's best to just be yourself. Furthermore, it's best to work on becoming the best version of yourself. There's never going to be anyone like you and that's your superpower. If you've spent most of your life working to be like other people, it's time to change things up and give yourself full permission to be yourself through these four practices.
1. Affirmations
It's time to pull a trick from your psychotherapist's handbook and work on some mind replacement therapy. When you've believed something for such a long time, it can be hard to reprogram your mind to do something else. In this case, you've subconsciously told yourself that you have to be like other people to be accepted. Mind …show more content…
Take a look at some of the dreams you've always held down deep or the goals you'd like to achieve. If you've always wanted to tap dance, go sign up for class and start. If you've loved art and wanted to become a professional artist, start with some art projects and classes. Find a mentor who will help you find your inner artist and see where it goes.
3. Enjoy favorite pastimes.
In addition to exploring goals you've never achieved, it's also time to enjoy some of your favorite pastimes. Try to make it a habit of enjoying a favorite pastime on a consistent basis. Whether you enjoy DIY projects or cooking new recipes, indulge in the things that make you very happy. It's part of who you are and it'll help you solidify confidence in that.
4. Positive Influences
Surround yourself with people who will support you on this journey. There might be people who make fun of you for the things you want to do. You don't necessarily need to push them out of your life. However, those naysayers need to keep a safe distance. When you're rebuilding your mindset, you'll only need people who will encourage you and celebrate your accomplishments. For every negative comment, most people need at least seven positive affirmations. Protect your space and be grateful for the people who can celebrate
1. Affirmations
It's time to pull a trick from your psychotherapist's handbook and work on some mind replacement therapy. When you've believed something for such a long time, it can be hard to reprogram your mind to do something else. In this case, you've subconsciously told yourself that you have to be like other people to be accepted. Mind …show more content…
Take a look at some of the dreams you've always held down deep or the goals you'd like to achieve. If you've always wanted to tap dance, go sign up for class and start. If you've loved art and wanted to become a professional artist, start with some art projects and classes. Find a mentor who will help you find your inner artist and see where it goes.
3. Enjoy favorite pastimes.
In addition to exploring goals you've never achieved, it's also time to enjoy some of your favorite pastimes. Try to make it a habit of enjoying a favorite pastime on a consistent basis. Whether you enjoy DIY projects or cooking new recipes, indulge in the things that make you very happy. It's part of who you are and it'll help you solidify confidence in that.
4. Positive Influences
Surround yourself with people who will support you on this journey. There might be people who make fun of you for the things you want to do. You don't necessarily need to push them out of your life. However, those naysayers need to keep a safe distance. When you're rebuilding your mindset, you'll only need people who will encourage you and celebrate your accomplishments. For every negative comment, most people need at least seven positive affirmations. Protect your space and be grateful for the people who can celebrate