Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check-in Tuesday 8th August 2017

Good morning all!

Just a few refelctions today, following on from the marathon and pacing oneself. Its easy to put pressure on oneself, to do more to push through this, to say "I shoiud have got over this by now." Or to punish oneself, (the inner critic drives this) and say "I'm a failure and a disappointment." Or to isolate oneself from a sense of unworthiness and say "I don't deserve to have this help." So how can we continue on this marathon despite all the obstacles that may come in the way. Suggest this quote could help:

"I am doing the best I can with what I have at this moment. This is all I can expect from anyone, including myself."

If we can say this to ourselves, I'm doing "as best I can" we are treating ourselves with kindness and patience, just as we do with others.

So what are you doing today "as best as you can"? How do you think saying this to youself would help? What tells you that you have treated yourself with kindness and patience recently? Maybe you just want to say hi! This is your space and a safe place. x