Self Esteem Tip - You are good enough!

StrongerJess
StrongerJess Posts: 185 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hi all! I really struggle with emotional eating and self esteem. I always hear tips about doing affirmations to help build self-esteem, but I always feel so cheesy and fake when I attempt it. Even when I persist, I would do it once or twice, and then forget.

Well, I found a solution that works for me. I have my wallpaper set on my phone that is a picture of a hand that says, "YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH." Simple, right? In a way, it's kind of beautiful. No matter if you are chunky/thin/healthy/sedentary/single/married/etc ... you are good enough. It doesn't suggest that we can't improve, but simply that you are good enough and should treat yourself with love and respect. You are good enough to go after your dreams and start today to change.

Now, maybe this isn't the affirmation for you. But, I would suggest that if you are into affirmations, put them right on your cell phone. Speaking as a 26 year old, I check my phone probably 100+ times a day. Every time I look at it, I smile at the reminder that I am good enough. It's the best reminder for me!

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  • StrongerJess
    StrongerJess Posts: 185 Member
    Sorry, I have no idea why the pic is so big. I am new at posting pics.
  • StrongerJess
    StrongerJess Posts: 185 Member
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  • gypsycoyote
    gypsycoyote Posts: 23
    Thank you so much for this! This is perfect. I am in the same boat as you - I feel soo cheesy doing affirmations, but there is one that sticks with me even to this day.

    "I am beautiful, intelligent, competent and caring - the hurt, anger, and jealousy of others will not change the truth."

    I used that back when I was pregnant with my second child, because no matter what I did, I felt like it was not good enough. Your affirmation picture is short and sweet, simple. It is easy to remember, and seeing as there is a picture, it is easy to slip that on as a wallpaper and see it every time you check your phone. Great idea!
  • foxyforce
    foxyforce Posts: 3,078 Member
    bump :)
  • NeedANewFocus
    NeedANewFocus Posts: 898 Member
    Love this! You are MORE then good enough. You are the CREATOR of your day. What will your day bring? !

    Pooh-ology!
    "When you wake up in the morning, Pooh," said Piglet, "what's the first thing you say to yourself?"
    "What's for breakfast?" said Pooh. "What do you say, Piglet?"
    "I say, ‘I wonder what's going to happen exciting today?’ " said Piglet.
    Pooh nodded thoughtfully. "It's the same thing," he said.”
  • carlynn13
    carlynn13 Posts: 281
    Very nice :)
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    I just tried to high-five the computer and broke the monitor.

    You're totally paying for this.
  • 2hmom
    2hmom Posts: 241 Member
    Beautiful,amd so are you!
  • WarriorReady
    WarriorReady Posts: 571 Member
    AWESOME! Yes so true! Thank you for sharing! :happy:
  • raindance_maggie
    raindance_maggie Posts: 150
    i bet there's an affirmation app

    *runs to phone, err, takes phone out of my *kitten* to check*
  • StrongerJess
    StrongerJess Posts: 185 Member
    I just tried to high-five the computer and broke the monitor.

    You're totally paying for this.

    Oh gosh, I am so sorry! haha :sad:
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    I'm gonna say this whenever I'm like, "talk to the hand"
  • StrongerJess
    StrongerJess Posts: 185 Member
    Beautiful,amd so are you!

    You are so incredibly sweet. :flowerforyou:
  • theartichoke
    theartichoke Posts: 816 Member
    Absolutely! You are good enough. My best today is good enough. I have to say that daily. Thanks for posting such a positive message!
  • StrongerJess
    StrongerJess Posts: 185 Member
    Love this! You are MORE then good enough. You are the CREATOR of your day. What will your day bring? !

    Pooh-ology!
    "When you wake up in the morning, Pooh," said Piglet, "what's the first thing you say to yourself?"
    "What's for breakfast?" said Pooh. "What do you say, Piglet?"
    "I say, ‘I wonder what's going to happen exciting today?’ " said Piglet.
    Pooh nodded thoughtfully. "It's the same thing," he said.”

    Cute quote! That sounds just like me.
  • vade43113
    vade43113 Posts: 836 Member
    27 and I don't have a cell phone, though, I agree with you fully... including the beginning part of feeling silly.
  • StrongerJess
    StrongerJess Posts: 185 Member
    I'm gonna say this whenever I'm like, "talk to the hand"

    You know what? That is genius. Anytime you feel those negative thoughts coming on, talk to the hand. LOL. Cheesy, but maybe just cheesy enough to work on that inner nagging mean voice. Good suggestion.
  • mlewon
    mlewon Posts: 343 Member
    awwww, shucks :blushing:
  • Time2LoseWeightNOW
    Time2LoseWeightNOW Posts: 1,730 Member
    This is such a true statement to see at all times. I wish every young person could see this spread across their mirrors, every time they look. Thanks for sharing.

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