Everyone has heard the saying, “You are your own worst critic.” In an age where social media is so prominent, we tend to hold ourselves to unrealistic standards in appearance, grades, love life, and popularity. We overthink and tell ourselves that we aren’t doing enough. Comparing yourself to others or your past self creates an outlet that delves deep into depression. These negative thoughts can spiral into self-sabotage, isolation, and self-deprecation, amplifying the belief that you are unworthy. Although nothing is wrong with wanting to better yourself, why act so harshly? Setting goals and aspirations can be motivating, but convincing yourself you will never achieve those goals will ensure that you won’t. The hardest part of self-help is becoming aware of your self-sabotaging tendencies. It takes strength to embrace positive introspection, reflect upon self-critical habits, and challenge yourself to overcome them. Start by asking yourself if it’s worth ruining something that is good for you. Instead of having a narrow view of yourself, look at the bigger picture. You will realize that this negative self-talk is all in your head. By recognizing self-criticism and how harsh you are on yourself, you will want to improve. Aim for empowerment by turning what you long for and never thought was achievable into your reality. How we react to criticism is key to self-confidence, as we learn to understand and compartmentalize our emotions as opposed to becoming them. Imposter syndrome can be a nasty obstacle to deal with, doubting our intellect and skills once we’ve reached the goals we deservingly achieved. We tend to forget to uplift ourselves the way we would a friend, sabotaging our future by quitting prematurely rather than reassuring and affirming our well-deserved successes. Instead of dissecting yourself and your worth, dissect the situation you’re experiencing and recognize why it’s making you feel doubtful about your abilities. Inevitably, there will be risks and reasons why you shouldn’t do something; however, there are a hundred more reasons why you should. While we quickly anticipate the bad, we forget that good outcomes must also be considered. Believing in yourself will give you that necessary push to meet your full potential despite the discomfort you may endure as you attempt to understand your emotions and analyze possible outcomes. Loving yourself and assuming the role of your most significant support system will open doors to exactly where you deserve to be.
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