Posted by Daisym on August 29, 2009, at 17:59:37
In reply to Re: So, Babble.... whatcha thinking/feeling?, posted by workinprogress on August 29, 2009, at 13:50:12
One of the ways I catch myself is to ask some of the following questions:
Is there evidence to prove or disprove this belief I'm holding about myself?
Is it current or old?
Is it an excuse or a plea for someone to disagree? (This is super hard to be honest about!)
Am I secretly proud of this flaw? (another thing that is hard to admit)
And then I try to see myself the way others might - with more kindness and a less intense focus. So even if the negative thoughts are true, they probably aren't all true or as harshly true.
Just a few thoughts I had.
poster:Daisym
thread:914701
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