Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a situation where your best friend has come to you with tears down their face. Someone has just said something rude to them. She has just made a mistake in work. He has just realised he has gained some weight and is so disappointed with himself. How do you react? What do you say to them to console them? Think about it.
Now imagine these scenarios. Someone has just insulted you. They have told you that you are a failure and that you will never amount to anything… Imagine you are in work and you realise that you have just made a mistake that has cost the company a lot of money… Imagine that you are getting ready for an event and you take out your favourite outfit and no matter how hard you try you cannot get the zip to close. How do you react? What do you say to yourself in these situations? Close your eyes and think about it.
Did you notice a difference? Most of us say things to ourselves that we would never say to our closest friends and family. We can be our own worst critic.
THIS is what I mean by being your own best friend.
I urge you all to pay special attention to the words you use when speaking to yourself. Become intentional about your thoughts. When you are in a difficult situation, question if you would speak your words to someone you love.
