12. November 2009 by admin.

Unconditional Self-Acceptance by Cheri Huber

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9. November 2009 by admin.

We all feel some apprehension before dealing with a challenging situation or a difficult person. When the moment arrives, we get involved into whatever we are doing and once the event is gone we feel relaxed, relieved and more confident. We proved ourselves once again that we can go out of our comfort zone,  handle a difficult situation and be successful.How can we minimize the apprehension before a new challenge? One belief that fuels this is our expectation of being and doing perfect, of pleasing everyone all the time. This puts great pressure on us. How about setting more realistic expectations based on knowing and respecting our limits, our boundaries? How about giving ourselves permission to disappoint people once in while? Have you tried saying no to something or someone when you felt there is too much on your plate? Can you tell when something you are working on is good enough? Can you stick to your values in life, your integrity, no matter how much pressure you have from the people around you? Can you express your truth and what you really feel in a polite but firm manner? The more we respect ourselves by creating an environment in which we can thrive, the more relaxed and confident we become.Sometimes when we set boundaries, other people might get upset. We may feel guilty or afraid. They may feel out of control and angry that they are not getting what they want when they want. In time, they will either appreciate your relationship and respect your values and boundaries, or they will slowly go out of your life.Can you think of an area in your life where you feel the most frustration, unease, out of balance? How can you set some healthy boundaries around it?

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