Too often I make faces at myself in the mirror, or avoid it completely.
Too often I scold myself as I look at pretty clothes online that would never in a million years fit my body, and shame myself for it.
Too often I delete a photograph because I look too 'flawed.'
Too often I hear my friends mark themselves down on looks or intelligence.
The problem is, as psychology has shown us, that when we tell ourselves these things; we believe them to be true.
Not enough do I tell myself I'm smart.
Not enough do I tell myself my eyes sparkle.
Not enough do I tell myself that I am worthy.
I started this blog a few years ago with the purpose of learning to love myself. 2021 is the year where I enforce this. The words we tell ourselves MATTER. They shape the way we view ourselves, and in turn shapes how we allow ourselves to be treated by others. Use kind words, not just to others but to yourself.
