If you tend to give yourself little praise. If you are your harshest critic. If nothing is ever good enough.
High five!
You are not alone, because I have to remind myself each time I beat myself up, feeling down, and being harsh on myself for not getting up again, to give myself a hi five.
This is when I go to the mirror, and remind myself that I am my own best friend. That I should be gentle with myself. So should you.
Questions to ponder:
Would your best friend ever say such things about you?
Would you ever speak harshly of anyone, especially those you most cherish?
Even if everything you say is true, is it fair? Is it loving?
Be kind, be gentle, especially with you.
High Five!