Veterinary Wellbeing Wisdom Tiny Bites - Why are You So Mean to Yourself

You’re so good at being patient and kind with others – why are you so mean to you?

Ouch – are you feeling the need to defend yourself right now? It’s OK – I’m actually talking to me, too, along with every other human on the planet except maybe sociopaths.

We are so good at giving others the benefit of the doubt, of helping them learn and grow, and being their shoulder when they are feeling down. And we are so not good at giving ourselves the same grace.

What are the things you say to yourself when something not-optimal happens? I was looking for a receipt the other day, berating myself for being disorganized as I searched drawers and folders for the hundredth time. What if, instead of berating myself, I took a break and went for a walk to clear my head and settle down?

Spoiler alert – that’s what I did and when I got home, the receipt appeared, almost by magic. Be patient and kind with yourself, as you are with others. Life works so much better that way! 

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