One thing I see often as a psychologist:
People are much harder on themselves than they would ever be on someone they love.
As this month ends, try speaking to yourself with more patience, compassion, and understanding. Think: would you say that to someone else? Would your best friend say that to you?
You are allowed to grow slowly.
You are allowed to rest.
You are allowed to start again.
Celebrate the small things, small wins add up to big wins. It doesn’t matter how small, still pat yourself on the back and say well done.
From a very young age, you are taught about rewards and how good behaviour and good actions get that well-done message; why do we stop doing this as adults? We crave affection and someone to tell us Well done, you are doing a good job. People are too quick to recognise the negative but not the positive; be the advocate for yourself, say well done!