A foundation of mindful living requires having a positive feeling about self. Living without self-judgment or constantly belittling yourself create a mindset by which you see yourself in a positive light. While this positive mindset about self may not come easy, it is crucial to the foundation of your mindful life.
Begin by noticing the triggers that get you down on yourself and work toward learning to respect, love, and honor yourself anyway. Tearing yourself down is detrimental to your mindful practice and will sabotage your progress in cultivating a mindful life. Try to ease up on yourself; no one is perfect, and mistakes can and will happen. Give yourself space to make these mistakes. Learn to love yourself anyway. By doing so, you will become more successful at living mindfully and cultivating a sense of inner peace.
Do you struggle with acceptance of self or live with regret and guilt?