I can't believe she said that!
- Aug 3, 2015
- 2 min read
She has said the most annoying, hurtful things to me. I have banished her from my life, but she inevitable reappears. It's exhausting.
"There is a lot of jiggle on those legs."
"Maybe you should try losing 10 pounds. Healthy people are more likely to succeed in their careers."
"Are those lines around your eyes? I told you to take your makeup off at night."
That is me. Talking to me. Belittling me.
Would I ever say those kinds of hurtful things to another person? Never.
Why do I do this to myself? Why do I let these thoughts creep back into my life? Why don't I treat myself better?
My husband rolled his eyes the other day when I told my 13-year-old niece, "You have to be your own best champion." I said it in jest (which is what caused the eye rolling), but I meant every word of it.
Be your own best champion.
Hearing my own words and believing them brought me back around. I truly meant what I said.
This is not rocket science. I have to be my own best champion. All the time. And, when I fall off for a bit, I need to recognize and take action immediately without looking back.
If I want to reach my goals, I have to be a champion for AuthenticallyAmy. #amyrocks
Celebrate and remember the good things.
So, here is a photo that I took the other day. It's of a dress that I have had in my closet for months. I didn't want to wear it because the fabric was thin and I didn't want anyone to notice any out of place lumps. I rocked that dress.
Wear the Dress! And stand tall!
I think all of my lumps look like they are in the perfect place. I am pretty darn lucky to be able to wear this dress, and I am taking action now to be nicer to myself!
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