https://psiloveyou.xyz/if-youve-ever-argued-with-your-partner-this-is-for-you-aa419267469c

I was told .....

that I was easy to talk to.


that I have beautiful hair.


that I had nice teeth, so straight and white.


that I was funny.


that I was brave.


that I was thoughtful.


that I was pretty.


that I had a nice smile.


that I explained things well about their condition. (work)


that I had strong views.


that I have a sensitive sense of smell.


that I have a gentle touch.


that I pay attention to detail.


that they liked my voice.


that I was polite.


that they found me very helpful.


that though I was quiet, I had important things to say.


that I parallel park well.


that I know my way around the city well.


that I care about others a lot.


that I make a yummy carbonara.




............................ just leaving these here for now.
Because I often find it hard to accept compliments and sometimes I do not allow them to stick and thus doubt them. But its important to freely accept them and believe in myself and be kinder to myself.

When someone you do not consider a dear friend or a loving family member says:

"you know, I don't want to hurt your feelings, but...."

- they actually want to.

... lessons from elementary school that some adults have not quite grew out of.

you bitch

my patient today:

P"Oh ouch"

(She had an ingrown nail.)

Me "Oh sorry I know that hurts, it has to be removed though"

P" yea I know...owwww! It's ok"

... a few minutes later....

P " ahhh eeeeeee"

... more minutes later.....

P "ouchhhhhheeeeee"

P "ouch!!! you Bitch!"

- pause - 

I stopped and looked at my patient

"Oh that was for my toe not you, I was talking to my toe"

hahahah!

Just as friends

I had a 50+ yr old patient in a couple days ago.
She comes in with a support worker and she lives in a group home.
She has downs syndrome.

Most of the time she falls asleep in the chair.

But this day she was super excited and happy and funny.

She kept telling me that she liked me. Then would tell me again because she forgot or she just likes to repeat it.

Part of the convo went like this:

P: "Heyyy, I like you, you know. "
Me: "Aw how nice, I like you too."
P: "Just as friends, okay?"

Some reason I thought this was funny.

Me: "yes, just as friends."

self confidence 2

Another follow up to the other podcast she did...
She seems to break it down pretty well
https://thelifecoachschool.com/self-confidence-2/