Do you find yourself to be judgmental, a self-critic, and hold yourself to a highter standard? So do we, so does everyone. Listen in to this episode where we try to figure out why, and more importantly how to cut it out and be nicer to ourselves in our pursuit of creative joy.
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Juliette writes…
My dad loved watercolor. He enjoyed it so much, it was a pleasure watching him paint. I inherited his love of creative pursuit from him. He passed away and for years, I could not touch a watercolor set.
I have always been hard on myself, so critical of my work. I rarely shared what I did. Eventually, I started to paint with watercolor again, but only showed it to my family and close friends.
This topic made me think and reflect and I decided to share with you my latest watercolor. We all have to be kinder to ourselves and it starts with this: this is not about judgement, or perfection, this is about the joy and the present moment, the connection we have with those we love.
Kellie writes…
I try to find the positive of any situation, but undoubtedly, there are times when my confidence is low and I have a difficult time believing I am… good enough, talented enough, capable – insert whatever comparative word you might need. As I gain wisdom and insight in life, I realize more and more how unique we all are and how we all are worth celebrating – and yet it is still hard to translate that to thoughts about me all the time.
Juliette introduces some ideas about thoughts being thoughts in this episode, which she has been studying for a while, but I clearly have a ways to go in grasping the application to my own thoughts, though I see the value of the idea for talking yourself back to rational thinking.
I will continue on the path to treat myself as I would others – the age old adage can go both ways. When I am feeling down, I will be sympathetic. When I am frustrated I will get a change of scenery. If I become mad at myself, or feeling incapable I will list everything positive. It is the least I would do for a friend, and as the person I spend the most time with, I think I deserve to give myself the same advice!