When going through tough times, it may be tempting to give up and doubt your self. But this is never the solution. What you actually need to do is learn to trust yourself, and know that no matter what life throws at you, that you will be able to handle it. This way you can work on moving forward and live a happier and better life.
Why Trust Yourself?
As a human, you will often times make mistakes in your life, and these mistakes can sometimes stick with you, leading you to doubt yourself in future decisions. By trusting yourself, you know that those past mistakes are just that, in the past, and you know that you won’t make them again.
The human mind is quite powerful, and if you think something will happen, it probably will, so make sure you spend your time trusting yourself and thinking that you can solve any problem which comes your way. And you’ll find that you are truly able to handle anything.
How Do You Trust Yourself?
Of course, trusting yourself is easier said than done. According to Psychology Today, the best way to trust yourself is to start by relaxing, and letting go of the small things that bother you in life. Instead focus on the big picture, and learn to treat yourself with kindness instead of resentment and anger. Next, you need to learn to see yourself clearly, and learn to let go of the criticism of others you may be internalizing. Because the only opinion of you that matters, is the one that you hold for yourself.
When you are working to let go of the criticism that you may be keeping tucked away in your mind, it can be helpful to remember that people are often critical of you when they aren’t happy with themselves or their own life.
And someone may have criticized you because they weren’t happy with themselves, not because they had anything against you. Once you realize this, you will find it is much easier to let go of the things people have said and trust your own positive evaluation of yourself.