Friday Focus: Give Yourself A Pat On The Back

You have come so far and have done amazing things. Sometimes we forget or discredit ourselves for everything that we have done. It is in our nature to keep looking to the future about what we should do next instead of looking back and being proud of our incredible actions. For example, a kind person always looks for opportunities to raise someone up and be kind. However, a kind person may somehow convince themselves that they aren't kind enough and need to do better. They tend to overlook or forget all the kind acts they have previously done.

Today's Challenge:

Think about all the times you were kind, worked hard, were selfless, etc. and reflect on those moments. Think about how YOU were the one to do these things. Give yourself a pat on the back. Be proud of yourself. Smile. You've earned it!

Ongoing Challenge:

Make sure to recognize not only your innate worth as a person, but also the beautiful things you have done. Remember today's challenge is a great tool to help you through a rough day, but you can use it any time you would like. I encourage you to reflect on how great you are and the amazing things you have done at least once each day. You got this!

Note: Ego is not the same as self-love. Ego comes from a place of insecurity and fear while self-love comes from knowing your worth and how truly special you are. Ego is fragile while self-love stands firm and tall in who you are.