Being Hard On Ourselves | One of the key components of human consciousness that most of us need to address and change is our tendency to be hard on ourselves. We do this in ways that are both overt and subtle, and half the work sometimes is recognizing that we are doing it at all. For example, if we find it difficult to graciously accept compliments, this is probably a sign that we tend to be hard on ourselves. Other ways in which we express this tendency include never feeling satisfied with a job well done, always wanting to be and do better, and getting mad at ourselves for getting sick. Getting mad at ourselves at all indicates that we need to rescue ourselves from our learned ability to be unkind to ourselves. In essence, when we are hard on ourselves, we send our bodies the message that we are not good enough. Whenever we do this, we do damage that will need to be addressed later, and we sap our systems of much-needed energy. Being hard on ourselves is a waste of precious time and energy that we could use in positive ways. To begin to understand how this works, we can think about times when someone made us feel that we weren't good enough. Even just thinking about it will create an effect in our bodies that doesn't feel good. We may be used to the feeling, but when we really tune into it, we instinctively know that it is not good for us on any level. Like any bad habit, being hard on ourselves can be a challenging one to release, but the more we feel the burden it places on us, the more motivated we will be to change. At first, just noticing when we are doing it and how it makes us feel is enough. As our awareness increases, our innate impulse toward health and well-being will be activated, moving us out of danger and into a more positive and more natural relationship with ourselves. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Sadie Nardini You may have heard that High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is great for getting fit and yoga is perfect for getting lean and more flexible. But, did you know that there is a fitness program that blends these two forms of exercise and gives you the best whole-body fitness? With this 21-day course, created by yoga expert, Sadie Nardini, you'll experience a complete body transformation that is designed to protect your joints against the wear and tear that can come with other, less comprehensive HIIT programs and properly instruct you on the right form and alignment for all of the poses and movements. By the end of this course, you will feel strong, vibrant, and better than ever. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 2. Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain 3. A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self 4. 4 Minute Metabolism Booster 5. The 2 Week Fascia Miracle 6. No Sit-Up Abs Workout 7. Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor 8. Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days 9. Shakti Warrior Dance for Healing 10. Re-Parent Your Inner Child
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