How do we value ourselves?
We are constantly looking for validation from our friends, co-workers,
family, significant others and even strangers; sometimes especially from
strangers. Does this dress look good on
me? Do you think I should cut my
hair? Do you like my boyfriend? We are forever looking outside of ourselves
for the answers.
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| Awareness is the first step. |
It’s amazing how much we seek others opinions only to
disregard them if they don’t match our own view of ourselves. If you think you are fat, you may spend a
great deal of energy trying to prove to yourself that you are. Your loved ones can swear that you’re not and
tell you over and over again how great you look, and even though you value
their opinions, (on other stuff), you only see fat, so they may as well save
their breath.