Day 22: Holding Yourself in Contempt

My strong is embracing self-compassion amidst
self-criticism.


Welcome to Day 22 of our “me-first” journey! Yesterday, we talked
about finding hope in broken places. Today, we’re diving into the
impact of holding ourselves in contempt and how it affects our
journey to a “me-first” life. This step is crucial for
understanding how self-criticism can hinder our well-being and
reinforce hyper-independence.


Holding yourself in contempt is more than just an internal
struggle; it shapes how you live and interact with the world.
It’s that harsh inner voice that undermines your achievements and
self-worth, and it often extends to how you view your physical
appearance. Understanding this dynamic is essential for creating
a “me-first” lifestyle.


Today’s episode is all about recognizing the ways self-contempt
can affect your life and how shifting towards self-compassion can
transform your experience.


Key Takeaways:



The Cycle of Self-Criticism: Discover how
constant self-criticism, whether about achievements or
appearance, can contribute to hyper-independence. We’ll explore
how this cycle reinforces the need to do everything alone and
sets unrealistic standards.


The Impact on Self-Worth: Understand how
holding yourself in contempt can diminish your sense of
self-worth and confidence. We’ll discuss the link between
negative self-perceptions and the difficulty of embracing a
“me-first” mindset.


Shifting to Self-Compassion: Learn practical
strategies for moving from self-criticism to self-compassion.
We’ll talk about the importance of celebrating achievements,
practicing daily affirmations, and engaging in activities that
reinforce your self-worth



Join our Upcoming “Un-caped” Workshop:
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self-compassion resonates with you, join our monthly “Un-caped”
workshop on the last Tuesday of the month. The next one is July
30th, and it’s a great chance to explore these themes further and
connect with others on a similar journey.


Looking Ahead: Tomorrow, we’ll explore another
important aspect of living a “me-first” life – turning pain into
purpose. Stay tuned to continue this transformative journey with
us.




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