{WE 146]- Dear Self, Don't Beat Yourself Up, You Got This!

Write the words you need to hear right now. This is a letter to yourself and you can say anything...it's your own words to you. Do a post of 300 words or more.

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Ever since I became an adult and got occupied with adulting, I've always wanted to write myself a letter. There's a whole lot I want to say but at this point the best words I have for myself is "Don't Beat yourself up, You're making progress"

Recently I've been beating myself up over any little problem. This is as a result of my too much comparison with peers on their progress in life. Although I've always tried to make myself understand that no matter how slow my progress seems to be. It's a sign that I'm moving forward. Where I was yesterday isn't where I am today.

So I got a beautiful opportunity with the engagement today on weekend experiences to write myself that letter.

Dear Self,
First let me acknowledge you for all the hard work, consistency and effort that you have put in to be where you are today. Recently I know that you've been in comparison with yourself and your peers all up in your minds. Most times depriving yourself sleep and feeling like you are not where you should be. But I'll like to remind you of your journey so far and how unique you are. Remember you are not in competition with anybody in life other than yourself to have a better tomorrow.

And so far there have been significant progress, no matter how slow, but it's still progress. You're no longer the dependent man of yesterday. Every step you take towards no matter how small to your goals is still a step forward, and truly it's something you should take pride in. Yes, your journey might not look like any of your peers, but that's okay, that's totally fine. Because this path is yours to define. So don't ever think of living your life to the expectations of others but only yourself.

Dear self, know this you are able and capable to achieve anything that you put your mind and soul to. As long as you set out to accomplish it. It's all in you, you have it all, the strength, the resilience, the determination and faith to overcome the obstacles on your way. You've done it several times, so don't let yourself think that you can't do it again. Don't let silly comparisons steal your joy and who you are. Or make you doubt who you are and your abilities to conquer and do exploits. Remember you are born of a praying mother, unique in your own way, and that, that is your greatest strength.

So don't forget to take things slow. It's totally okay. Life may be short but life is not a sprint. Sometimes, take a step back to reflect and recharge. Re-strategize on what and how exactly you need to move forward.

From now henceforth, focus on what you have accomplished, take a minute to reflect on how far you've come. Celebrate the small wins. They all are additions to your catalog of victories, and they are all your steps in the right direction.

Remember that every journey has its own path. And true progress takes time.

Dear self, You definitely got this!