Did you know that we lie to ourselves every day? Can you recognize the lies you tell yourself?
These lies conceal our perceived deficiencies and keep us from taking chances. These lies limit our lives and our capacity to appreciate them fully.
Finally, our lies serve the objective of temporarily improving our mood.
It is possible that you may not be aware of the lies you tell yourself. Stop lying to yourself and start living.
1. I Don’t Have a Choice. We all have a limitless number of possibilities open to us at any given time.
You may not feel courageous or capable enough to consider them all, but you do have choices.
What would you tell a friend in a similar position?
Or figure out what your most capable friend would do. Could you do the same?
2. People May Think Less of Me. Although it seems difficult to believe, no one cares.
Everyone is too engrossed with their own lives to wonder about what you are doing.
Believing in your own worth can prevent negative thinking. You are competent enough to do and say whatever you choose.
3. It’s Too Late For Me. People have graduated from medical school in their sixties, and an 80-year-old successfully ascended Mount Everest.
Do you believe it is still too late? As we age, many things become less convenient.
For example, returning to school is more difficult when you have a family and a full-time job than if you are single and 20 years old.
However, the terms challenging and impossible are not interchangeable.
4. Anything Short of Perfect is Failure. If you have to be the best at anything before you try it, you will never get off the sofa.
We can’t all be the best at everything, but we can all do well at almost everything. But it will take time and work.
Is it necessary for you to be the best? That is another indication of feeling unworthy.
There’s no reason to be competitive about anything you do. Enjoy yourself without thinking about how great you’re doing.
5. I’d Be Happy if I Had More Money. According to studies, happiness and income are only associated up to a salary of approximately $70,000 per year.
That means millionaires are no happier than individuals who earn $70,000 per year.
Money does not limit your happiness if you can pay your bills on time every month.
6. I Can Change Him or Her. Unlikely. Consider how difficult it is to alter yourself, even when you want to.
It will be tough to try to change someone else since that person is probably unwilling to change.
Accept others as they are. If something about them bothers you, decide if you should avoid them or not.
7. I’m Limited in My Ability to Accomplish Anything. Learning to walk and talk is said to be more difficult than anything else anyone has ever done.
You’re probably telling yourself, “Well, everyone can walk and talk.” Exactly. You are infinitely more capable than you think you are.
Resolve challenges, but don’t underestimate your inherent capabilities.
Video: The Lies You Tell Yourself that Sabotage Your Happiness
Stop Deluding Yourself!
We are experts at deluding ourselves. The lies you tell yourself are really about trying to protect yourself and feel better.
Avoid sacrificing your future to satisfy your emotions in the short term. You are enough!
