I just finished listening to an other episode of my favorite podcaster’s show. Rob Dial reminds me “I am powerful, I just need to remember it.” As a caregiver it is easy for us to lose ourselves. To allow our limiting beliefs and negative thoughts shape who we are.
I am constantly being treated like a wayward teenager in need of fixing by my father. Not the adult caregiver of him and my mother. It had really started to affect how I felt about myself. Through therapy (thanks AS), journaling, listening to positive media, and practicing mindfulness I have rediscovered my self confidence.
I have affirmations that I recite to myself every morning. I am developing a positive, healthy relationship with a wonderful gentleman. I do yoga daily. I have healthy coping mechanisms to replace unhealthy ones. I try to focus on being present in the moment and challenging any negative thoughts that arise. Especially about myself. Because I am not a wayward teen, or a loser, or a freeloader or any of the things my father accuses me of being.
I am powerful, I just need to remember it. Remind yourselves of your power, of your worth, your strength, your resilience.
Until next time.
