5 Tips on How to Fight the Good Fight While Simultaneously Being an Imperfect Human

Tips on how to forgive yourself after making mistakes and still stand up for what you believe in

We all make mistakes, it's true. Even the seemingly most flawless human makes errors in the day-to-day. As the old adage goes "To err is human." So how do we keep fighting the good fight after we've made a mistake? It's not easy, that's for sure. Here are some tips to help you get up to fight another day.

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Tip #1 - Remember: There is no such thing as "doing it right"

Every single person can point out a time in their life where they felt like they didn't know what they were doing. Being a good person doesn't mean you don't make mistakes, it means you are open to admitting when you were wrong, and where you can do better next time.

Having compassion for yourself is a must

Tip #2 - Practice talking to yourself kindly

When you have thoughts that are saying "you did it wrong" or "see, you made a mistake, you suck!" remember to treat those thoughts as if they are a child telling you when they made a mistake. How would you respond? Practice responding to your inner child in the same way you would respond to your best friend. Comfort them, remind them of how great they are, forgive them, and remind them that they are loved and good.

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Tip #3 - Spend more time loving yourself

When I was first on my own journey, I was told to spend 10 minutes a day naked in front of the mirror telling myself all the things I love about myself. It was so hard! Over the following days and weeks it got easier to be kind to myself in the mirror. I found out that I could change my thoughts just by paying attention to them. The voice in my head became more loving and kind. Practicing loving yourself is essential to your personal peace. You may love yourself now but your thoughts may tell a different story. Use this technique to improve the way you think towards yourself.

Tip #4 - Exposure therapy

Practice standing up for yourself and what you believe in in little ways. You may find that it is scary, and also builds confidence. It's important to expose ourselves to things that we're afraid of because when we become unafraid, we become powerful. We become changemakers.

Tip #5 - Keep it up

Maintenance is ESSENTIAL for this work. Because the world is in such a precarious place, it is very important that we spend as much time as we can maintaining our own wellbeing. Taking mental health days and bubble baths are great, but have you been meditating? Journaling? Those two things can add an even more important boost to your mental health while you are spending weekends on picket lines and boycotting clothing brands.

Let's normalize taking care of ourselves in ways that actually make a difference

Remember to take care of yourself and prioritize your growth while you keep fighting the good fight. As one of my coaches, Travis says, "The world needs you." Check out the plans here if you're interested in having a partner on your growth journey. Namaste

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