You have got to be nicer to yourself
This is something i've been saying to myself frequently. I have a bad habit of trying to compare my progress to other people, and urge myself to do better by constantly pushing. I am where i am right now because that's where i need to be. I've been steadily improving, but it often feels so slow that it's hard to track the growth. But I know it's there.
Getting rid of negative self talk is so so important in this process. I hold myself back and dissuade myself from working on things because of the negative voice in my head. It's so frustrating.
So I'm practicing saying nice things instead. Letting myself rest. Being okay with myself in the now. It's so hard. But I'm doing it.
@affableStrings4654 , i am so inspired by your progress and by your honesty in your sharing. I can understand how at one moment you are moving forward but the next instance the negative voices start creating doubts and fears which holds you from taking the next step forward.
I think your way of affirming yourself and showing tender loving care to yourself is a good self care routine. Perhaps as you do this, you could slowly empower your mind .