Quote from: amberwaves on September 06, 2018, 02:00:57 PM
So according to my therapist I am incredibly quick to discount positive aspects of myself. This is going to take a while to unlearn
@amberwaves Dear Amber:Thinking positive about ourselves when things are going well usually is not a big issue, but when things are not going well the resultant personal view that we have of ourselves can be anything but positive. We are our own biggest critics as we have heard many times in the past.
Thinking
positively and acting positively is definitely a personal mindset that may take practice and determination. For some personalities it is a natural thing to be
Optimistic, and to think and to act in positive ways.
For others (sometimes as a cumulative result of life experiences) it unfortunately can be a natural thing to be
Pessimistic, and to think and act in
negative ways.... and to always think of ourselves in negative terms.
I know that you are aware of my
"Positive Mindset... put away negativity" thread and you are probably tired of me telling your about it....
It probably wouldn't hurt to go though that thread from beginning to end when you have some time.... lots of good information posted by many various Forums members there that just may help you.... it certainly won't hurt.
Yes, as your therapist hinted at, it would be best if you could "unlearn" your penchant to be "incredibly quick to discount positive aspects of yourself." It will take practice, determination and willpower but you will have a lot less stress in your life if you can conquer (or at least improve) this life lesson.
Hugs and well wishes,
Danielle