Shame, self-punishment, self-loathing, beating yourself up—they can all be catalysts for growth. “Okay, David. You’re taking it too far now with finding the good in every negative experience.” Trust me, this is not forced or fake optimism. Just the reality of human nature. And there are a lot of uncomfortable things we will have to discuss here. So read until the end (3–4 minutes) and decide how optimistic it sounds.
This is a great piece. The fear of the unknown has definitely held me back at from capitalizing on my potential at certain points in my life. Taking the first step in a new direction is always scary, but facing this with courage will eventually turn self-loathing into self-respect.
I've learned from Sara Brewer's Overcoming Pornography for Good that shame ultimately begets more of the undesired behavior. Being able to accept and love yourself as you are actually allows for growth to take place, which is not what I would have expected. What you're saying here seems to be a good step in turning the shame around
This is a great piece. The fear of the unknown has definitely held me back at from capitalizing on my potential at certain points in my life. Taking the first step in a new direction is always scary, but facing this with courage will eventually turn self-loathing into self-respect.
I've learned from Sara Brewer's Overcoming Pornography for Good that shame ultimately begets more of the undesired behavior. Being able to accept and love yourself as you are actually allows for growth to take place, which is not what I would have expected. What you're saying here seems to be a good step in turning the shame around