The next time you find yourself alone, whether you are just standing underneath the shower, or sitting in a parked car, listen.
Listen to what you are saying to yourself.
Throughout life, we are surrounded by people who revel in putting us down just to make themselves feel better, people who are callous with their words.
The one person who shouldn't add in to all this negativity is yourself.
You may not be aware of it, but we are constantly in a subconscious conversation with ourselves, and many times, we allow ourselves to repeat the criticisms that others level at us.
"You are not good enough"
"You are not smart enough"
"You are not beautiful or good looking"
Listen. Are these the things that you hear when you stop, and listen?
If you do, it is time you practice some positive reinforcement to boost your self-esteem and confidence.
Take the wheels of your mind and drive. Be conscious of the thoughts that you have, and when you identify thoughts that plants the seeds of self-doubt, get rid of them by telling yourself that you are good enough, that you are smart, and you look good.
In the beginning, you will find it hard to believe, or it may sound delusional, but give it time. Before long, you will discover that being happy with yourself, being confident and having a healthy dose of self-esteem will come as naturally and as effortless as breathing.
So, listen to that voice within you, and if you do not like what you hear, know that you have the ability to change it.
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As the very good-looking and musical genius Brandon Boyd once crooned, "Hold the wheel and drive."
I knew you would be be able to spot the reference...
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