You’re doing better than you think

I saw this cute comic earlier today and it made me smile. 

In all seriousness, it made me think about how we are usually our own worst critics. I know I am very guilty of over-analyzing situations both at work and at home. I wonder if I did a good enough job, or if I said the wrong thing, or fixating on a silly mistake I made (that probably only I noticed). Here’s the thing: we are human! No one is perfect, and you are likely doing far better than you think. 

Here are some tips to stop being so hard on yourself this week: 

1. Your mistakes are part of your learning. Learn to be resilient in the face of failure.
2. Don’t compare yourself to others because you aren’t them. You’re you, so accept yourself for who you are, faults and all.
3. There is no right way to do anything. Don’t limit your thinking to a right or wrong way–there’s no right way to do the wrong thing, and no wrong way to do something right!
4. Learn from people who criticize you. Don’t let criticism get you down; let it inspire you to work harder! Also realize that their criticism is likely more about them than you. 
5. Look at your past as an adventurous biography. Your past isn’t your identity and doesn’t dictate your future.
6. Don’t underestimate your talent until you apply it 100 times. Are you applying your natural talents?
7. Every single problem you have is not unique. Put your problems in perspective and solve them faster.
8. Intelligence is relative, self-esteem is not. Stay positive, take care of yourself, forget about being perfect, and always keep improving yourself.
9. Express your anger in a creative way. Feel your anger, express it, and learn from it.
10. Surround yourself with people who want you to succeed. Having people you can trust and rely on will make you happier and feel better about yourself.

Have a great week everyone!

Kate