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For anyone who has a positive view of themselves

How has it helped you in life?
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GerOttman · 70-79, M
I think it helps me laugh at myself as opposed to feeling depressed over mistakes and such. Some of my favorite mistakes were learned lessons. you know, won't do that again! I have an existence so do you and all the others too. You're still here, I'm still here, just putting it to the man you know
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@GerOttman Growing up being abused for tiny mistakes was awful... mentally or physically. So I became a perfectionist hoping to not make a mistake. In jobs, friendship etc. it's exhausting and it created a huge amount of anxiety. I'm so tired of constant self doubt, it's been crippling. I like your idea of just saying Hey won't do that again, and that's it. 🌼not wondering how bad I am because of a mistake. Thanks🌠
GerOttman · 70-79, M
@Coralmist See I tended to go the other way. I didn't have the vocabulary to understand my situation but I knew I wasn't being treated right. Once I figured out that nothing I did was ever going to be right I quit trying. I kind of figured if I was going to be criticized anyway why bother trying. This of course resulted in a cycle of escalation on the part of my parents and increased refusal on mine. It wasn't until I got out that I found out I was actually good at stuff.