It is a good life, if I watch myself. Kind of like when I used to diet, but now instead of limiting calories, I will not allow negative self talk. I cut out insults like I cut out carbs and it is hard as hell because I crave self abuse like hot, fresh sourdough bread, but you know you have to be nice to you if you are going to live together.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Living well requires monitoring your internal dialogue. Rejecting self-insults is as difficult as dieting but necessary for self-preservation.
- In plain terms
- Be kind to yourself by stopping negative thoughts, just like you stop eating unhealthy food.
- What can you take from it?
- Stop insulting yourself to live better with yourself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How often do you criticize yourself?
- What would change if you stopped?
Another view
Acknowledging the desire for self-abuse might reinforce it for some people.
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