Some questions on self-image

Love this! I wish everyone (myself included), would replace one ingrained negative thought with a beautiful empowering one. A positive for a negative each day. I think this shift would be life altering.

In motherhood, I find the negative beliefs I have about myself are even harder to combat at times than ever before. Without thinking about it, I get up and try over and over and over every minute of every day, while still holding those untrue beliefs.

This is a great reminder to not only keep going, keep trying, but to actually think positively about myself in the midst of it! 🙂
Life Breath Present recently posted… Gratitude Linkup – Week of 8/17/14

So many of these thoughts are a result of influences. Influences of past relationships, jobs, business and….. depending on how many we have had to encounter. The more negative influences we have been around, the more difficult it is to think positive — but it is not impossible and we should pat ourselves on the back when we win over the negativity. I work hard every day at saying I CAN, I WILL.
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Powerful questions, Laurel.

In fact, over a decade ago, I was encouraged by my Mom to ask myself these questions, along with what I would do if I’d knew I’d absolutely not fail. I was at a major crossroads in my life, a little frustrated, confused and rather clueless about what to do. Taking stock of myself at that time was the best thing I ever did for myself. And it was also the most courageous. I am enjoying the rewards today, because even though the journey was not always smooth, the effort was always worth it.

I think this is one of your best posts ever! (and that’s a pretty tough choice for me, you know?)
Vidya Sury recently posted… Krishna Janmashtami

These are some pretty big “what ifs.”
I sure am glad none of them apply to me…
Whew!
Myke Todd recently posted… Free Wally Peppers

I consciously do this all the time! I keep saying, Maybe there’s a reason this happened, so let me not despair, but try again.
Shailaja V recently posted… The Last Straw

It is so much easier said than done. For so many of us, shedding the negative is a difficult thing to do. It is almost like there is comfort and it is easier in thinking we are less than. It is a daily battle for me to truly believe I am worthy.

I think that would be the day I’d be able to overcome many obstacles…
nabanita recently posted… Sailing through with Sheer Willpower

I’ve been wanting to do a blog overhaul for ages, but the ‘can’t’ always held me back. But now, I’ve decided to just dive in!! Nothing like an ‘I’ll try’ to shake off all that self doubt!