01/06/2022
The internet is FILLED with positive affirmations, memes that simplify messages, and helpful posts that can validate our thoughts, feelings and experiences.
I have heard people use various positive messages in very negative ways. Posts where the intention is for motivation, support, and validation but the IMPACT is shame, guilt, and invalidating ourselves.
My goal with exploring these questionable quotations is to reveal the positive benefits they are intended for, acknowledge how they can be misused, and provide further insight so we can answer for ourselves "does this serve me or hurt me?"
For example: "New year, New me"
What a fun quote! Its an exciting mantra to celebrate the change of the year, be motivated for healthy goals we are passionate about and celebrate our growth.
Its underlying implication is that we need to change, that there is something wrong with us and for growth we need to be "new," transformed, and living a whole new life.
A world of NO!
Because if our progress is not at the speed we would like, or if we don't accomplish what we set out for, we are still good enough. We deserve compassion on our journeys for progress and growth.
So, if this quote helps you maintain positive focus, motivation and celebration for your goals GO FOR IT! If you find yourself using this quote in a manner that prompts guilt, shame, and self doubt. DITCH IT!