It's Time To Go Easier On Yourself

You don't owe yourself an apology for living, for feeling, for failing, for loving more than you planned to. And you don't deserve to beat yourself up for them either. There are no set rules for how life is supposed to play out, no guidelines you're supposed to follow that say exactly how you're supposed to interact with the people in your life. This is the one chance you get. There is no time to try to figure out exactly how you're supposed to live because by the time to realize that's your choice, you won't have any time left to put it to use.

You are not the character of your story. You are the author.

You need to forgive yourself. I know it's easy to turn everything on yourself for the sake of others, put yourself down so others can stay up. I know you want to yell at yourself for bringing anything but joy to the people around you but you need to remember you're your longest companion of all. It's okay for others to share the load a little bit.

Stop punishing yourself for being human.

Start forgiving yourself as much as you forgive everyone around you."

*We are definitely our own worst critics and I am very guilty of this myself. I constantly say "sorry" when it isn't needed and it's one of my worst habits. In 2023, I think we should all vow to try and just be a little bit kinder to ourselves. You don't have to apologize for existing, for making mistakes, or feeling your feelings. You are human and we are meant to make mistakes! That's how we learn, so please be kind to yourself in this new year! I am proud of every single one of you! What can you do to be kinder to yourself?*

#BeKindertoYourself #Kindness #Grace

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