12 Things You Should Be Able To Say About Yourself
YOU KNOW YOU‟RE on the right track when you can repeat each of the following to yourself, honestly. (And if you can’t, this list gives you something positive to work on.)
1. I am following my heart and intuition.
Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams. Live the life you want to live. Be the person you want to remember years from now. Make decisions and act on them. Make mistakes, fall, and try again. Even if you fall a thousand times, at least you won’t have to wonder what could have been. At least you will know in your heart that you gave your dreams your best shot.
2. I am proud of myself.
You are your own best friend and your own biggest critic. Regardless of the opinions of others, at the end of the day the only reflection staring back at you in the mirror is your own. Accept everything about yourself— everything! You are you and that is the beginning and the end—no apologies, no regrets.
3. I am making a difference.
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. You are only one, but you are one. You cannot do everything, but you can do something. Smile and enjoy the fact that you made a difference—one you’ll likely remember forever.
4. I am happy and grateful.
Happiness is within you, in your way of thinking. How you view yourself and your world are mindful choices and habits. The lens you choose to view everything through determines how you feel about yourself and everything that happens around you.
5. I am growing into the best version of me.
Wearing a mask wears you out. Faking it is fatiguing. The most arduous activity is pretending to be what you know you aren’t. Trying to fit some idealistic mold of perfection is a fool’s game. It's much wiser to just be yourself—faults and all. Improve continuously, take care of your body and health, and surround yourself with positivity. Become the best version of you.
6. I am making my time count.
Remember, your time is priceless, but it’s free. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can spend it, but you can’t keep it. Once you’ve lost it, you can never get it back. You really do only have a short period to live. So let your dreams be bigger than your fears, and your actions louder than your words. Make your time count!
7. I am honest with myself.
Be honest about what’s right, as well as what needs to be changed. Be honest about what you want to achieve and who you want to become. Be honest with every aspect of your life, always. Because you are the one person you can forever count on.
8. I am good to those I care about.
When was the last time you told your family and close personal friends that you loved them? Just spending a little time with someone shows that you care, shows that they are important enough that you’ve chosen—out of all the things to do on your busy schedule—to find the time for them. Talk to them. Listen to them. Understand them. Many times it’s our actions, not just our words, that really speak what our heart feels for another.
9. I know what unconditional love feels like.
Whether your love is toward a child, a lover, or another family member, know the feeling of giving love and not expecting anything in return— this is what lies at the heart of unconditional love. Life through unconditional love is a wondrous adventure that excites the very core of our being and lights our path with delight. This love is a dynamic and powerful energy that lifts us through the most difficult times.
10. I have forgiven those who once hurt me.
Grudges are a waste of perfect happiness, causing us to miss out on the beauty of life as it happens. To forgive is to set you free.
11. I take full accountability for my life.
You are the only one who can directly control the outcome of your life. And no, it won’t always be easy. Every person has a stack of obstacles in front of them. But you must take accountability for your situation and overcome these obstacles. Choosing not to is choosing a lifetime of mere existence.
12. I have no regrets.
This one is simply a culmination of the previous eleven ... Follow your heart. Be true to yourself. Do what makes you happy. Be with who makes you smile. Laugh as much as you breathe. Love as long as you live. Say what you need to say. Offer a helping hand when you’re able. Appreciate all the things you do have. Smile. Celebrate your small victories. Learn from your mistakes. Realize that everything is a lesson in disguise. Forgive. And let go of the things you can’t control.