I have noticed almost everyone I know has plenty of negative things to think about themselves.
Believe me, I'm a negative Nancy quite often too but it is usually nothing to do with my appearance and I'm working hard to change that.
Anyways, the guy I'm helping to lose weight that I recently posted about is very negative about the way he looks and his personality. He constantly refers to himself as a fat ass, a fat fuck,or dumb. The day I started working with him which was about 3 weeks ago I told him everyday to think of something he liked about himself whether it be an accomplishment or his appearance. I also told him he could share it with me or keep it private. But either way he was to not speak of himself in that way. He didn't understand and as far as I know he still doesn't but you know what?? He is still working out and mostly on his own! Everyday he seems happier and more confident in his skin. He doesn't seem down in the dumps as bad as he was.
The point of me having him do that little task is working. If you constantly think of yourself a certain way you are going to end up believing it and then will become it.
I was fat and I knew it therefore I did nothing to change it for years because I told myself I was fat so therefore I was.
I am still not at the weight I want to be but I'm working toward my goal and I am NOT FAT anymore! I am skinny and healthy, therefore I AM!
Im going to ask the same out of my "readers". Every single day think of AT LEAST one thing you like about yourself or something you are proud of!
Have a great day!
Great post. I have found myself to be much happier since I started thinking of myself as strong and working hard.
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