Definitely something I am guilty of. Positivity is a conscious decision, and you need to make sure you're extending that grace and flexibility to yourself as well. Good read for the morning.
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Fact is, jokes you make at your own expense are harmful. Especially because we often believe the negative things about ourselves that we said as a "joke." If you’re someone who really can’t accept a compliment, or you’re constantly downplaying everything about yourself, then you probably self-deprecate a lot. But self-deprecation does more harm than good. It's time for it to stop. Read #QuickConfidence to get tips centered around learning how to stop the cycle of diminishing yourself and claiming the success you deserve. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #SelfDeprecation #DiminishingYourself #Mindset #SelfTalk #Humor #Confidence
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2ySo well said, Rebecca! Thanks for sharing