There is one person from whom you can never disengage. You have to put up with their mood, personality, and conflicts. But, you get to share in their triumphs, successes and joys. It is about time you started to embrace the good and let the bad go because… this person is you!
People generally focus on the negative in their lives. It is understandable. You will ask yourself many questions through the years to assess who you are, and if you have achieved what was important to you.
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought about how quickly the years have gone by? Or, how many times have you wished you could exchange a part of your life with another person? It is human nature to think this way.
Today, however is the day to begin to embrace the joy of being you.
First, you must dispose of the negative thoughts and focus on what you do like about yourself. I have always liked the color of my eyes, for example. They are green and hold a special connection to my father and my son, who both have the exact same color eyes that I do. I like my capability to inspire others. I am happy with the ongoing success of my writing profession.
The laundry list of what I did not like used to take up a whole page. But, then I realized that all of the negative energy spent on the things I dislike about myself was destructive, and that by focusing my positive energy in the right direction I could truly be the woman I was meant to be. Now, I cherish being me.
Embrace what you like about yourself. As soon as a negative self-criticism enters the picture, recognize it and change it. Or, look for the positive in it. I used to hate my thick thighs, until they became a powerful asset when I began practicing martial arts. My legs are the now the highlight in my kicking abilities and I no longer wish to have the long, slender legs that I once thought were so beautiful on other women.
I love all aspects of martial arts, but a couple of years ago I began working more on flexibility and kicking because I thought it would be a good self-improvement project! Many days during the week I still go outside and practice a few kicks. They always make me feel empowered, not because I can kick another person or even a bag, but because I can continually get better and stronger. As for my strong legs, I realized that we are all built the way that we are built for a reason.
The most confident people in the world seek happiness daily. They try to improve weaknesses. They do not necessarily like every single thing about themselves, but they like who they are, overall.
They wake up in the morning positive, self-motivated, and ready for success. They smile. They take a moment to be grateful. There is nothing better than being around them because they are full of energy and positivity. They are the role models you need to find balance in your own life.
You will appreciate yourself more if you begin being a more positive person. People will be drawn to you because of your positive outlook, and you will no longer feel the need to be so critical of yourself or of others.
Success is different for each person. Think of some famous people in the world. They are not always successful because they are physically beautiful. Some have elevated to fame because of acting, inventing, or singing. They do not focus on their appearance, but on their gifts and talents, because those are their most positive attributes. You also have countless positive attributes!
Combine what you love to do with a more positive perspective of yourself. Others rarely see the same flaws in you that you see, but they hear your words and see your actions.
This is the perfect opportunity to build a better you. Start with what you say and what you do and do not allow yourself to get caught up in your negative opinions of yourself. Your flaws are probably far less noticeable by others than you realize.
The fastest and simplest way to find the joy of you is to turn your negativity around the moment you feel it happening. This is as effective as a magic wand! Wave the negative criticisms away, and continue the path that is set before you.
xoxo
Andrea
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