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Get Over Yourself & Love Yourself

If you're feeling like you're being held back or that life is working against you, take a moment to ask yourself why. Are there things that you could be doing differently? What can make your life better? Remember that no situation or condition will ever be perfect, but if we learn to let go and trust ourselves then we can truly start embracing life with all its ups and downs.

By Courtanae HeslopPublished about a year ago 6 min read
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Get Over Yourself & Love Yourself
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So we've talked about, "What should loving yourself mean for you" but does it happen overnight? Let's see how we can get over ourselves and simply LOVE ourselves.

Life is full of ups and downs, but it’s important to remember that some of the greatest lessons can be learned from our mistakes. If you believe in yourself and are willing to take risks without overthinking things too much, you can truly achieve anything. So, if you’re feeling like life is working against you or that your current situation isn't perfect - take a moment to ask yourself why!

If you want to be happy, you first have to realize that you are the one in control.

You can't control everything that happens to you or around you, but if there's anything at all that makes up your life, it's how YOU react to it. And when we say "react" here, it means both emotionally and mentally - these two things go hand-in-hand with one another.

So let's start with emotional reactions first: You need to learn how not only to control but also manage your emotions so they don't dictate what happens next in any given situation. For example: if someone cuts off traffic while driving home from work (and they were being careless), instead of getting angry and cursing them out while tailgating them all the way down the highway (which would probably increase road rage), just take deep breaths until calmness comes over yourself again before making any decisions about what action should be taken next regarding this specific incident; whether going after them or just letting it go altogether doesn't matter much because either way will still lead towards greater peace within oneself later down the line anyway!

If you’re feeling like you’re being held back or that life is working against you, take a moment to ask yourself why.

In order to understand what's holding us back, we must first understand the obstacles that we face. It could be something as simple as an old belief or something more complex such as past trauma or mental illness. But if we can identify these barriers then maybe there's hope for breaking through them and achieving our goals after all!

So if there is anything in your life right now holding you back from achieving what it is that makes up "yourself", now would be an excellent time for self reflection so that next time someone asks "why are they stuck?" The answer might just surprise them!

Always remember that no situation or condition will ever be perfect.

The world is not perfect. You are not perfect. And that's okay!

Don't expect things or people to be perfect because they won't be. When you do this, it can lead to disappointment and frustration when things don't go your way or someone makes a mistake. Instead, focus on the positive parts of life and try not letting yourself get bogged down by the negative ones--we all have them every now and then (and sometimes more often than we'd like).

Be kind to yourself when your shortcomings become apparent.

When you make a mistake, don't beat yourself up about it. You're human and humans make mistakes. It's okay! You can always learn from your mistakes and move on to do better next time.

When other people make mistakes, don't be too hard on them either. If someone makes a mistake in front of you or around you, try not to judge them too harshly--they're still learning just like everyone else is! Everyone makes mistakes at some point; it's part of being human.

Remember not only that nobody's perfect but also that what matters most isn't whether or not we mess up sometimes but how we deal with those situations when they arise (or even before).

Stop caring too much about what other people think.

  • You are not responsible for other people's opinions of you, and their opinions should not influence your self-esteem. Your self-esteem is a reflection of your own beliefs about yourself--not anyone else's.

You have been through a lot in life and you’ve still made it this far.

You have been through a lot in life and you’ve still made it this far. You are a survivor. You are resilient. You have been through hard times before and you will get through this too!

Don't let the negativity bring you down! Focus on the positive and try to see things from a different perspective should feel good about yourself and your life. Your self-esteem is a reflection of your own beliefs about yourself--not anyone else's. You are not responsible for other people's opinions of you, and their opinions should not influence your self-esteem You are a fighter and you will keep fighting. You are strong, resilient and determined to make your dreams come true...

It takes time to understand the things that are important in life.

It takes time to understand the things that are important in life. You can't know what is important until you have experienced it, and even then, it may take some time for the lessons learned to sink in. In order to fully appreciate the value of something--whether it's a person or an experience--you must first invest yourself emotionally.

It's true that some people are born with this ability; others develop it over time through trial and error (and sometimes failure). But no matter where you fall on this spectrum of self-knowledge and acceptance, there will come a point when all our experiences have taught us enough about ourselves so we can finally say: "I know who I am now." And perhaps most importantly: "This is exactly where I want my life path/career path/relationship path etc., because these things make me happy!"

When we learn to let go and trust ourselves, we can truly start embracing life with all its ups and downs.

The first step is learning to trust your instincts. Your gut feeling is usually right, so listen closely when it tells you something isn't right for you. If someone makes a suggestion that doesn't sit well with your intuition or just feels wrong for some reason--don't do it! Trust yourself enough not only to say no but also not feel guilty about saying no either.

Next comes trusting your heart: listening closely for those moments where intuition fails us (or even better--those times when intuition guides us). The most important thing in life is being happy; the best way I've found of finding happiness is by following my heart's desires as opposed to my head's plans or other people's expectations/opinions/criticisms etc., which often lead nowhere good anyway because they're not our own opinions anyway! This can sometimes mean making difficult decisions but ultimately leads down paths full of adventure and excitement instead of boredom monotony drudgery stagnation death-like stagnation etcetera ad nauseam...

If you're looking for a challenge to start this journey, try this book, "Love Yourself First!: Boost your self-esteem in 30 Days (Change your habits, change your life)"

Conclusion

If you're feeling like you're being held back or that life is working against you, take a moment to ask yourself why. Are there things that you could be doing differently? What can make your life better? Remember that no situation or condition will ever be perfect, but if we learn to let go and trust ourselves then we can truly start embracing life with all its ups and downs.

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Courtanae Heslop

Courtanae Heslop is a multi-genre writer and business owner.

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