Do you ever feel like no matter which way you turn someone is trying to knock you down?

• someone telling you their is something wrong with you!

• someone always “making jokes” about the things that make you happy but never actually supporting them or you?!

• Criticizing everything first

• Being told your not good enough

• Being told you’ll never make it

• Being told your a bad mom maybe not directly but in round about ways

• Being told your a bad wife because you don’t help out enough

The list goes on!

Why is it so EASY to pass judgment, criticize or run someone down? It’s easy to make comments like that to people but when they stand up for themselves they always end up being the bad guy because that person can dish it out but cannot be on the receiving end of it!

How does a person not take it personally?

Why can’t it be that easy to say things like good job, I’m proud of you, or let someone know you support them in whatever makes them happy?

Ive learned to let a lot go over their years and not care what people think about me, but sometimes those comments come one after another when I’m already struggling with other things. I’ve been letting some of these things weigh me down for far too long and hold me back. When I hold things in and keep things bottled up I feel like complete shit all day everyday.

So I’ve started doing things for myself! Even if I’m the only one who cares

Things like:

• Journaling – helps not keeping things bottled up

• Getting outside – nature calms my nerves

• Walking away – to keep peace within me

• Keeping myself busy – compresses the depression/anxiety

• Celebrating small wins – even if I celebrate by myself

• Doing something for myself – big or small but everyday

What are some things you do when you’re struggling?