When I was in college, I read an article about overcoming self-consciousness. Decades later, the message is still on my mind.
When you have a pimple, you feel that just by going out and seeing people, you will be judged. You think the pimple ruins your appearance. Your engagements for the day are affected. You go over and over what to do --- try to cover it, reschedule your appointments; you feel mortified. In short, the appearance of your pimple seems to hijack your day.
However, if you really think about it, everyone has a pimple. Everyone gets dressed and goes out fretting over their own literal or figurative pimple --- the very thing that makes them feel self-conscious. You are not alone.
Other people are so preoccupied with their own perceived flaws that they are very unlikely to see or remark on yours. In fact, the fretting everyone does about their own “pimple” practically guarantees that they will not notice yours.
So go about your business despite anything that could fill you with self-doubt.
We are so hard on ourselves. Be gentle and kind to yourself; recognize that whatever you fear is not so bad. Love is the answer; self-love is where it all begins.
What story are you telling yourself about flaws? Is it making you fret and feel self-conscious?
Is that a story being told by your subconscious, and if so is it factual? I invite you to respond. We can discuss your goals together. I could join (JOYn) you on your path. JOY: Just One You.
What brings you joy? What has brought you joy in the past that you would like to recapture?
I invite you to respond if you would like to schedule a strategy call. We can discuss your goals together. I could JOYn you on your path to ease in parenting. JOY: Just One You.