Posted by SLS on January 4, 2014, at 5:26:01
In reply to Re: a crucible » Dr. Bob, posted by Phillipa on January 3, 2014, at 22:50:35
> Isn't it a negative to down one's self though? Bad for your self-esteem? Rather depressing? Just running thoughts by?
You don't have to "down oneself" to recognize areas that you might want to improve on. Be constructive in the process of self-improvement. Make a better you. Your self-esteem will improve greatly. I think you have what it takes.
Very important: The failure to attain a goal is not a failure at all. Setting a goal is your first success. Trying and failing is a success. Pat yourself on the back for trying and failing. Just trying is a success. Asking for help is another success. Persistence and resilience is a gift. Patience can be learned. The wisdom of patience comes in knowing that one must give Time time to work.
What, if any, improvements have you made since you first began posting here? Mine are many, and I owe much of it to Psycho-Babble and Dr. Bob. I'm sure some people will berate me for saying that, but I really don't give a F.
Take the best and throw out the rest.
- ScottSome see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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