I am not good/strong enough.
I need to wait until...
When I get this done I can relax.
The person I talk to inside my head is much younger than I am.
I am getting old.
Life is passing me by way too fast.
I wish I had/hadn't...
Why can't I be like everyone else?
You've likely said or thought at least one of these in your lifetime. Here are a few tips to help you deal with them:
🧠 I am not good/strong enough - Imposter syndrome, you are good enough, you can always do better, and that's why you are where you are today.
I need to wait until - Your brain likes to run in patterns of behaviour, habits that may keep you where you are. There is no waiting, start today, right now, this instant.
🧠 When I get this done I can relax - You will never finish, there's always something else to do, there's another job to do. So, relax in the knowledge that you are working towards being a better person, helping others, and contributing to society.
🧠 The person I talk to inside my head is much younger than I am - Yes, we all have a much younger person as our inner guide. Acknowledge and validate him/her, just don't let him/her hold you back.
🧠 I am getting old - Reflection arrives with age, as does wisdom. Focus on the present, and embrace that you are currently alive by making the most of the time you have.
🧠 Life is passing me by way too fast - You are busy, which is a good thing, you simply aren't focusing on the here and now. Bring yourself back to the moment.
🧠 I wish I had/hadn't - Guilt and regret are designed to remind you of risks/danger and add to your learning pile. Instead, reflect on the good that you have done and add to your pile of good things.
🧠 Why can't I be like everyone else - You are, in many ways. There's about a 10% difference between all of us, the circumstances into which we were born. The rest is very similar, know that you are not alone.
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I Am Not Good Enough!