Speak to yourself with kindness.
Speak to yourself with kindness.
Compliments...
...can you take them?
Do you feel comfortable with words of kindness and praise?
If this is a nemesis of yours then you are in good company!
The developmental impact of ADHD through the lifespan may mean that self esteem and confidence are at an all-time low. Lack of support at home and struggles throughout school could instil negative repercussions in adulthood.
This brings me to the work of Masaru Emoto who is an internationally renowned Japanese researcher who has gained worldwide acclaim with his work around water.
Emoto's research has visually captured the structure of water at the moment of freezing, and through high-speed photography he has shown the direct consequences of destructive thoughts and the thoughts of love and appreciation of the formation of water crystals.
The images, in the next column, show how the crystal formations formed when the words, 'Love,' 'Thank you,' and 'I hate you,' were spoken around the water as it froze. The latter, visually, being dark and misformed.
Considering the human body consists of 60% water, when we are making negative comments about ourselves we are creating the negative water crystals throughout the body cells, which can't be helpful - surely?!
Whether you believe Dr Emoto and his water theory, it is essential that we speak to ourselves with kindness.
Try the daily practice of positive affirmations. Say them in front of a mirror, speak them out loud. Use a 'Power Pose' to really embed what you are saying into your brain.
This is a huge step forwards in self-care. You may notice that you will begin to enjoy a compliment or two and are more accepting of the praise you so richly deserve.
Loqui tecum misericordiam (speak with kindness).
