Everyone has things that make them feel ashamed. In fact, there are things we feel ashamed of that we do each and every day. If you really want to take your life to the next level of consciousness and learn how to intentionally be involved with happy living, there are 12 things that you need to take note of. Being aware of these things can truly change your life and it can help you realize that you should not be ashamed of the things you do or the way that you feel. Continue reading to find out what you should express with pride as opposed to hiding in shame.
1. Trying your hardest
Anyone that makes you feel ashamed of trying your hardest, even
in the face of insurmountable odds, should be ashamed of themselves for
doing so. There should never be any shame in trying your best, even
when you fully realize that the chances of success are very slim.
2. The food you eat
Sometimes people will make rude comments about the food you
eat. They may comment that you should refrain from eating dessert unless
you are already a size two or that you should skip meals. If you are
hungry, eat. Furthermore, eat the food that you want to eat. If someone
is making you feel bad about it, tell them to mind their own business.
3. Your body
People have the misconception that they have to have the
perfect body or they should not be seen in public. This is absolutely
absurd. Be proud of who you are and of the way your body looks. Don’t
ever let anyone tell you that you should be ashamed of anything.
4. Past choices
Everyone makes mistakes. If you are too ashamed of those
mistakes to own up to them, you just might make them again. Worse yet,
you might be able to help someone else by admitting that you have made
mistakes in the past and showing them that it is possible to succeed and
live a happy life even in the face of those errors.
5. Being yourself
There is nothing wrong with marching to the beat of a different
drummer. Sure, some people will make fun but even if someone else is
laughing at you, the worst tragedy is giving in to the pressures of
society and pretending to be someone you’re not.
6. Taking personal time
There is nothing wrong with taking time for yourself. If you
want to be healthy, both physically and mentally, it is absolutely
essential. Do not ever allow yourself to feel shame for doing this.
7. Showing your emotions
When you show your emotions, it makes you more human. It also
makes you more accessible to other people. No one wants to deal with the
person that acts like a robot. You should not ever be ashamed of
showing your emotions. You’re simply being true to yourself and letting
others know exactly where they stand.
8. Friends and family
Sometimes people try to tell you who it is okay to spend time
with and who you should avoid. Do not ever allow anyone to do this to
you. You decide who you want to be with. Whether the relationship in
question is romantic or not, you should always spend time with the
people that you want to be with, regardless of other people’s views.
9. Your job
People take a lot of pride in their jobs. That’s great if you
have a prestigious job, but if you don’t, people can often make you feel
ashamed because of what you do for a living. The point is, you’re
working and earning a living for yourself and your family. There should
never be any shame involved with that.
10. Being an optimist
When you are an optimist, people will undoubtedly tell you that
you are naive or they will attach some other negative connotation to
it. Don’t listen to all of those comments. When you expect a favorable
outcome, that is usually what you get. By the same token, if you give in
to negative comments and start to expect the worst, you can virtually
count on that happening as well.
11. Having hope
Sometimes, people will tell you that you are silly for having
hope that something will work out. You should never be ashamed of being
hopeful. Sometimes, hope is virtually the only thing you have left to
hold onto.
12. Forgiving others
Even if someone has done something horrible to you, it is
easier to forgive them and move on than it is to be angry all the time.
The goal is to live a happy life and you simply can’t do that when you
are always angry. Learning to forgive is much better for you and for
those around you, so don’t let anyone shame you into refraining from
doing it.
In closing, you should never be ashamed of anything about yourself. Even if it is a mistake, you should own it, learn from it and be proud of the person you have become as a result of it. By following these steps, you can learn to do exactly that and you can live a happier life in the process.
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