When’s the last time you drop kicked yourself?

Today?  Yesterday?  Last week?

It happens a lot for most of us.  We are our own worst critic.

I did it this last weekend.  I had a weekend full of celebrations, and at the very last minute…WHUMPH!

Cue thought bubble…”I can’t believe I said that!” 

That’s the one that came out shortly after I said THAT.  That thought bubble drop kicked me most of the evening, and on into the night.

The thing is, everyone that was around me when I said THAT probably didn’t even hear what I made up they heard, and if they did, they likely forgot all about it within the next few minutes.  Something far more important like getting another coffee, calculating their parking fee, or the hungry grumble in their tummy, totally took over their thought waves.

We go through life championing for other people, celebrating their ups, and lovingly dusting them off when they are down.  We kiss their boo boos, wipe away their tears, list what’s great about them, and yet, when it comes to being our own best supporter, instead of a pat on the back we get a glove to the chops.

What do you do when your child or your best friend bumps up against one of these situations?  How do you treat them?  What do you give them to help them through?

How would your life change if you gave that same thing to you?  What would your life look like if you were your own best friend?

Thankfully, I only spent one evening drop kicking myself.  Once I gave myself the gift of a good night’s sleep, watched a happy movie, and went over what DID go great over that previous day, I started smiling at myself instead.  What I said wasn’t really that bad.  I just shared that I can use support and kind reminders from time to time, just like everyone else.  Who knows.  Maybe by sharing this, someone else put down their gloves and stopped the body shots.

Besides, everyone else is cheering you on.  You may as well join in the fun.

Maybe then you’ll notice that you totally rock!

Dream BIG!

Velma Gallant
The Queen of JOY!

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