Daily Mom Hug | Baby Steps Are Progress
I know I've talked about this before, but it bears repeating
Good morning, fam.
Are you like me and able to dole out great, meaningful advice, but unable to apply said advice to your own life?
I’ve been thinking about this lately, and I realized that despite all my forward momentum and growth as a person, I still don’t really like me.
No, no, let me rephrase:
Logically, I know that I am a worthwhile person.
I am loving, loveable and loved
I am smart and an avid, continuous learner
I want people to be happy and thrive (but please, do it somewhere other than here. Thanks.)
I am the 2am friend
I am creative
And more.
While that should be enough, somehow the brain gremlins whisper in echoes of voices that these accomplishments are all my attempts to be seen, to be special. Which somehow negates all the positive things I’ve done.
The last few weeks have been rife with so-called ‘examples’ of my failures. I’ve been sitting here, wallowing in my self-pity, and I’m exhausted.
So, here’s the reminder, in case you need it, too:
Baby steps are still progress. And if you find you’re taking a couple steps back, no worries. Life is a dance, so learn from what’s going on, change what you can, and let go of everything else.
This takes practice, but failure is only a bad thing, if you stop trying. Lay there for a while, cry the tears, then wipe your face, push yourself up, evaluate what went sideways and move forward.
If all you did today was get out of bed, you’ve done something. If all you did was read this article in bed, you’ve done something. Just remember to take your meds, hydrate and eat something. I believe in you, even while you don’t believe in yourself.
Have a great weekend.
Love,
Your Mom