Be Gentle with Yourself

If you’ve been working hard to become the best version of yourself, or on achieving your goals in life and your career, I’m reminding you to also be gentle with yourself. Instead of beating yourself up for not getting all the way to your goal, pat yourself on the back for how far you have come.

I think sometimes we get so deep into grinding and hustling and trying to meet or goals, or so deep in comparing ourselves to where we think other people are, that we forget that we are also human beings in need of softness, and gentleness, and rest.

Take some time to rest, without feeling like you have to finish something to deserve it. Sleep, lay down, do things that fill your cup. Allow your body to rejuvenate and heal from the constant push of productivity.

Show yourself the same love you pour out to other people. Not the tough stuff, but the gentle compassion that you deserve. You are allowed to love yourself deeply and fully. You are deserving of your own love.