Reminders to Help Me Live My Best
Life
· I'm imperfect, like everyone
else, and that's okay. My self-worth is
not dependent on an accomplishment, a number, or a status.
· Life contains sadness, pain,
illness, death, and loss. These are
universal human experiences.
· Pain is out of my control. Self-compassion is in my control.
· I am constantly changing. My world is constantly changing. Everything I experience (physical, mental,
and emotional) will change too.
· Being perfect is not what
connects people. Vulnerability brings us
closer together.
· Letting go doesn't
mean giving up, but rather accepting that there are things that
cannot be.
· If I knew I only had a week to
live, I should ask, "What would be important?"
· There are no "bad"
feelings. There are, however, unhelpful
reactions to difficult feelings. Experiencing
uncomfortable feelings doesn't mean there’s something wrong with me, it makes
me human.
· Playing is not irresponsible; in
fact it's the opposite. Fun is necessary
for happiness.
· The longest relationship I'll
have in my life is the one with myself. Other
people will come and go, but I'll be with myself from birth until death. The sooner I decide to start being kind to
myself, the longer I’ll have to live life supporting rather than undermining
myself.
· My waking life and
responsibilities should not cause me to neglect
the very real benefits of sleep, rest, and dreaming. Restoration is essential.
· Whatever it is that I'm going
through, chances are there are thousands of others going through a similar
experience. We're all in this together.
· To ask for help is not a sign of
weakness. On the contrary, it's actually
a sign of strength and courage.
· What's the worst that can
happen? Consider that question. Then ask: "What do I need to survive that?"
· Things come together and fall
apart, and come together and fall apart again. This is what life is.
· There are no objective truths.
How I perceive myself and my world is flexible and can change.
·
Acceptance is not about liking, wanting, or condoning. Acceptance can liberate us.
· Humans are resilient beings. I am programmed to heal.
· We have the ability to find
meaning in our suffering. Sometimes it
just takes creativity.
· Instead
of wasting energy on things I can’t change or redo, I’ll strive to redirect my
focus toward what’s possible.
· What serves another person might
not serve me, and vice versa.
· Realistic expectations alleviate
unnecessary pain, disappointment, and frustration.
· My energy changes from moment to
moment and I accept that there are times I cannot give it my all.
· I am a creature of routines and
habits, but I also do my best not to sleepwalk through life.
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this list is an adaptation from a post on MindBodyGreen: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-16360/affirmations-dont-work-for-me-here-are-20-reminders-that-do.html
