I think that we underestimate the power of baby steps. In todays culture of hustle and bustle, we prioritize big actions. When you are like me and struggle with your mental health, baby steps should be your bestie. When you take a small step towards wellness and you reap a small reward of results, it boosts your confidence and trust in yourself. Chances are, because of past mistakes, you probably don’t have a whole lot of trust in yourself to get better. The thing is, if you are trying to build Rome in a day, then you will not be able to keep that type of momentum up and when you are not your self-trust will take a hit.
Consider starting small, with one thing a day towards recovery. In example, when I am especially depressed, brushing my teeth and doing my hair are two things that I have a really hard time with. So, if I know I am having a hard time, I will tell myself as long as I brush my teeth, today is a huge win. As hard as my body and mind resist it, I will brush my teeth because I know its just one thing! It is one thing I can do to win the day. The snowball effect towards trusting myself and beginning to love myself into recovery is crazy! I promise it works. Choose one thing, doesn’t matter how small, and win the day with that one thing. If that was too hard, do not beat yourself up over it, pick something easier. After all, we cannot hate ourselves into loving ourselves.
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