There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love. - Bryant H. McGill Day 16: Forgive We are often encouraged to show love to others by forgiving them for their mistakes. As McGill's quote highlights, it's hard to love without forgiving and you need love to show that forgiveness. It's the same … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Sixteen
"The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward." Steve Maraboli Day Fourteen: Accept One action that can be a hint of low self-esteem is trying to control yourself and your life. Me...a while ago I … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Fourteen
Really, people aren't that worried about what you're doing or what you're saying, so you can drift around the world relatively anonymously: you must not feel persecuted and examined. Liberate yourself from that idea that people are watching you. - Russell Brand Day Thirteen: Liberate Loving Russell Brand's quote - many of us live our … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Thirteen
"Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls." - Joseph Campbell Day Twelve: Share Today is all about sharing a happy self-esteem moment, and unless you write a blog like this I guess it's mainly sharing it with yourself, but this will importantly raise your self-awareness. Today, share a … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Twelve
I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I'm going to learn, I must do it by listening. - Larry King Day Eleven: Learn We are very lucky nowadays that so many people are open about their mental health. This puts us in a great position that … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Eleven
"When you're different, sometimes you don't see the millions of people who accept you for what you are. All you notice is the person who doesn't." --Jodi Picoult Day Ten: Believe When you have low self-esteem, it's hard to believe anything positive about yourself. Your mind is constantly telling you 'you're useless', 'you're not pretty … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Ten
Don't gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold. - Bob Marley Day Nine: Feed If only today's challenge was all about eating...I expect I would definitely get more people on board! Admittedly this is gonna be harder and not be as instant, but it's gonna feel waaaay better … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Nine
You can look in the mirror and find a million things wrong with yourself. Or you can look in the mirror and think, 'I feel good, I have my health, and I'm so blessed.' That's the way I choose to look at it. - Isla Fisher Day Eight: Reflect When I first began therapy, my counsellor … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Eight
“Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone's hand is the beginning of a journey. At other times, it is allowing another to take yours.” ― Vera Nazarian Day 7: Connect It was the #timetotalk campaign last week, encouraging everyone to open up and talk to someone about their mental health. Talking, connecting with others is an absolute necessity … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Seven
“If you can show people how to build castles, make sure you do not neglect building and nurturing your own.” ― Suzy Kassem Day Six: Nurture I'm sure many of us spend a lot of time nurturing and caring for others, especially if you are a parent, carer or indeed just being a good friend/partner can … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Six
