DAYDREAM (GIVE YOURSELF HOPE). We all have our different routine before we go to bed at night. Below are some things we might have been doing before sleeping at night. Switch off the lights in the room. Switch off the phone. Read (which could aid sleep for some people). Listen to music.Continue reading “IDENTIFYING AND OVERCOMING YOUR INNER CRITIC (3).”
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IDENTIFYING AND OVERCOMING YOUR INNER CRITIC (2).
Tell yourself what you needed to hear in your past, it could be when you were a child. Think about the younger version of yourself; what did you long to hear then? What word would have given you reassurance? What would have built you up rather than tear you down? What would have made youContinue reading “IDENTIFYING AND OVERCOMING YOUR INNER CRITIC (2).”
IDENTIFYING AND OVERCOMING YOUR INNER CRITIC (1).
Identifying your inner critic that says, “You are not good enough or worthy of happiness or love” begins with identifying the root of that voice. When your inner critic whispers its negative talk, do not accept; do not act on it – instead face it! The first step is awareness; you need to be aware ofContinue reading “IDENTIFYING AND OVERCOMING YOUR INNER CRITIC (1).”
LET GO OF YOUR INNER CRITIC.
Have you ever taken part in a sport activity and you did not receive a medal? Then, you feel bad about it and say to yourself, “I am a failure, why did I take part when I am not good at it”. A mother cooks a meal for her family and for the first timeContinue reading “LET GO OF YOUR INNER CRITIC.”
DON’T CALL ME ONE -EYED GIRL (3) (FINAL PART)
I began crying but amidst my tears, an idea came to my mind. I spoke to myself and said, “I should read about inspiring stories of individuals instead of focusing on the negative side of my situation”. I started typing again. I searched for famous blind people. You might say I am harebrained, but I need to feel better instead of crying overContinue reading “DON’T CALL ME ONE -EYED GIRL (3) (FINAL PART)”
DON’T CALL ME ONE-EYED GIRL (2)
At a point, I felt like I was gradually dying; dying of sadness. I isolated myself from social gatherings and yelled at everyone who told me all will be well. On Wednesday night at about 10:44 p.m. (I can’t figure out the precise date.), I picked up my phone because I could not sleep. IContinue reading “DON’T CALL ME ONE-EYED GIRL (2)”
DON’T CALL ME ONE-EYED GIRL. (1)
“She is exceptionally great at what she does.”“Who?” The other lady inquired.“The one-eyed hair stylist,” she responded.I disregarded their discussions. Well, I knew they were talking about me, but I ought to have got used to that title: ‘one-eyed girl’. Besides, it is over three years since I lost my right eye and I haveContinue reading “DON’T CALL ME ONE-EYED GIRL. (1)”
PRACTICAL STEPS TO AVOID LOW SELF-ESTEEM (3)
PRACTICE SELF-CARE Self-care is a deliberate activity we do to take care of ourselves. Self- care means being mindful of your own needs. We should also note that not all activities which we engage in and feel good about are actually good. For instance, you may love taking alcohol, but consuming excess alcohol can be self-damaging. ThisContinue reading “PRACTICAL STEPS TO AVOID LOW SELF-ESTEEM (3)”
PRACTICAL STEPS TO AVOID LOW SELF-ESTEEM (2)
SPEAK TO YOURSELF THE WAY YOU WOULD SPEAK TO SOMEONE YOU LOVE. Do you look in the mirror sometimes and talk to yourself? OrWhen you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you see all the things that are “wrong” with you or do you see all the things that you should be proudContinue reading “PRACTICAL STEPS TO AVOID LOW SELF-ESTEEM (2)”
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