I don’t know about you, but I talk to myself a lot. I believe we have two voices, the one in our head and the
other in our heart. The rational head can give you tons of solutions but it is based on what people say and how your previous experiences have been. And it is
always peppered with doubt. On the other hand, the voice in your heart is full
of hope.
Here are 5 things you should tell yourself, i.e. things that your
heart should tell your mind.
This too
shall pass.
Our life is full of ups and downs. But sometimes the bad
phases are so painful and dark that it seems like we are stuck in that rabbit
hole forever. But remember, that no matter how long the troubles last, it has to
have an end. When the days seem dark and there’s no ray of hope, don’t give up
yet.
Tell yourself, This Too Shall Pass.
Trust me, it will.
I can do
it!
Often, we want to do something, achieve our goal, or take a
risky decision. But there are people around you who tell you that you cannot,
or you shouldn’t. Your mind too keeps rationalising your indecisiveness. When you
are stuck with a decision, when in doubt about your ability, when the whole
world seems to weigh you down, don’t give up on yourself yet.
Tell yourself, I Can Do It. No one knows you better
than yourself.
It’s my
life.
Yes, it’s your life. You have the right to live it the way you
want to. Don’t let other people influence or dictate how you should live, what
you should do and what decisions you should take. Don’t let others tell you
when or whether you should get married or have children, run a business, see
the world, or paint, what kind of relationship you should be in and so on. Life is
short. You don’t want to die with regrets, do you? When someone’s interferes with your decisions, don’t be forced to comply.
Tell yourself, It’s My Life. I’m going to live the way I want to.
I don’t
have to be perfect.
Are you trying to a perfectionist? Is the illusion of perfectionism
making life miserable for you? There’s no perfect skin colour, there’s no
perfect profession, there’s no perfect house, there’s even no perfect relationship or
children! Similarly, you don’t have to be a perfect parent, perfect spouse,
perfect child, perfect employee, perfect host, perfect yada, yada… No, you don’t.
Make it about gratitude and happiness than about perfection. When
thoughts of perfection plague your mind and you feel you don’t have the perfect
things or people to make life wonderful, don't fret.
Tell yourself, I Don’t Have To Be Perfect, neither do people and things around me.
I love
you.
We always tell our loved ones that we love them. We pamper
them, make them feel good, and make them feel loved. But what about you? Are
you treating yourself well? Like they say, charity begins at home, love begins
with self. Love yourself, keep yourself pampered and happy. Unless you love
yourself how can you love others?
Tell yourself, I Love You. Every single day.
