Too often people treat other people better than they treat themselves, or even expect to be treated. How is it that you can excuse failings and weaknesses in others but not in yourself? Bad choices are made when you don't have compassion for yourself or a good sense of self-worth.
"Stress occurs when the mind perceives you're not enough or don't have enough," — Eva Selhub, the senior staff physician at the Benson/Henry Institute for Mind/Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and author of The Love Response (Ballantine).
Increase your ability to absorb and survive negative events by focusing on what YOU do that's worthwhile, good, likeable, and unique.
- Stop concentrating on the negative thoughts and learn to actually like yourself.
- Finish the sentences "I deserve to. . ." and "I'm worthy of. . ." frequently throughout your day.
- EVERY DAY, write down four new things about yourself and four new things about your life that you appreciate.
- Reward and calm yourself often with healthy and positive activities or snacks.
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