Being Your Own Cheerleader

Sometimes, you have to be your own cheerleader. For the past two days I have fallen into the depression and hopelessness trap. That does not happen too often because of the amount of gratitude I have regarding my physical state compared to a year ago. But I get overwhelmed with all the steps involved in growing my blog. Today it came to a head, and all the old tapes started playing in my head, telling me I am a loser, and what are you doing this for, and who would even want to read your blog anyway–and on and on. But sometimes all it takes is a little hope and your attitude can turn around in an instant. I know that God is leading me someplace, but sometimes I don’t listen to the signs. It is no coincidence that I have gotten back into photography again, after all these years. My biggest problem is that I don’t believe in myself and I am always waiting for validation from others. In addition, when things get too difficult I just give up. I know from all my readings that you will never achieve anything if you don’t persevere. It all comes back to belief in yourself and not listening to the old negative voices in your own head from your childhood. I, for one, was told from an early age that I was “stupid” every day of my life by my father, until I believed it. As a result I lacked the self confidence to pursue a career in art, which is what I wanted. When you have no confidence, you never think you are good enough and go through your life settling. Granted, I did o.k. for myself, but at my stage in life I must start taking chances and trying to shed that inferiority I felt my whole life because I listened and, most importantly believed, the negativity from my parents. It is time to believe in myself, no matter if nobody else does. Yes if you don’t have a cheerleader (and lots of us don’t) you have to be your own.

3 thoughts on “Being Your Own Cheerleader”

  1. Marilyn you have so much to offer the world. Your gifts are many. It’s hard to pick yourself completely up and truly believe in yourself when you have lived with negativity Baby steps is what I always say. Just one small step forward each day. You are beautiful !you are smart. You are successful. Say it to yourself everyday all day. Them just believe!!!

  2. Put this in your “Hugs from friends” file: You are a winner! You’ve picked yourself up from all that negativity when you were younger. You’re a good FSG facilitator. And, I really like the photos you’ve been taking. Glad you’ve stayed in touch with Joyce and Bill. Maybe we three gals can have lunch someday soon.

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