anxiety
begins to take off, I tell myself that “I know it doesn’t have to be this way,” “I can change this,” “I’m not buying into this,” and “I know what’s going on here.” My anxiety doesn’t magically disappear when I utter these phrases, but the words do ground me.I’m still processing that when someone gives me feedback or suggestions, it doesn’t mean that they dislike me or think I am stupid.
and also accepting that I do not need to know how to do everything all the time. I am a life-long learner who will make millions of mistakes, and through these mistakes, I will grow and have an impactful life.It easy to focus on the negative, but thinking about the positives is much more rewarding. Instead of automatically giving in to negative thoughts, I think: What if it goes well? What if I am good enough?In the past, I tended to move at the speed of light and made mistakes along the way.
I am ready to start living instead of letting perfectionism dictate my self-worth. I no longer need validation from others; I can do this for myself. I am good enough – and so are you.