This shows up under a variety of disguises: difficulty setting boundaries, feeling guilty that I'm never enough, over-responsibility....
I'm a visual learner, so I bought myself this ring, to wear with the intention of reminding me to be kind to myself.
Being kind doesn't mean indulging; just trying to treat myself with the gentleness I would show to my friends. Example: I developed a splitting headache this afternoon, one of the worst I've had in a long time- stress and tension will do that to a girl. The pain and associated inability to connect two thoughts together meant I wouldn't be able to fulfill a commitment for the evening. I scrambled around trying to find a replacement - unsuccessfully - and feel terribly guilty about canceling. If this had happened to a friend, I would have responded with, "Don't worry, we can make it work. Go home and rest."
Why is it so hard for me to cut myself some slack?
