How to feel proud of yourself no matter what

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What would you guys recommend?

Thanks…

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Set a goal and achieve it. That’s the only way I can think of.

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I personally had to give up on my dreams

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Doing the best you can in doing the things you want to do

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Maybe change what your dreams are to something you can achieve

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I’m not sure if I like the idea of “no matter what”. If you are too proud all the time then it stops you from growing, because you would already be satisfied.

I’m proud of myself in those brief moments when I think about where I am now compared to 5 years ago. I’m proud of the art I have painted, and the meals I cook, and when I do a good job at work. I think pride is reserved for those special moments of achieving something.

What do you think is the opposite of pride?

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Recognize you’re doing great, no matter where you are in your struggles. You’re still around, combating them, even if you feel like you’re not getting anywhere. We’re strong af, and we can always keep going.

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My suggestion is to remember what you already overcome.

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Most of us define ourselves by what we like and what we dislike. I like dogs and cats. Actually, I like myself for those likes.

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I mean like even if people mock me for something innocent that kind of no matter what.

I guess if I make a mistake I won’t be proud. No.

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I’m not talking about the sinful type of pride BTW. Excessive opinion of oneself.

I’m just talking about a balanced healthy personal self satisfaction. I think that is a healthy thought pattern. And even vital. If that is missing, then what would there be in its place? Unsatisfaction?

I guess that is the opposite

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I think self-compassion is what you are looking for. To be kind towards yourself no matter what. So… When you make a mistake you can say to yourself ‘I know I could have done better, but I did the best I could’. When someone says hurtful things you can say ‘that hurts me, and I don’t deserve to be hurt’.

Compassion is more accepting than pride, and it doesn’t deny failure. Compassion accepts that failure is a human thing, with a positive aspect of learning and growth.

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Yea compassion is a good word to use though I’m not very good at it. It’s a learning thing.

I find self love so hard when I’m in a really bad place.

But, pride on the other hand feels easier since it’s acknowledging my effort. And sense of perseverance.

But yea I think self compassion is THE word to use. For no matter what situation.

Thanks Beep.

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I like that you’re exploring this, and pride is a good place to start. You know best what path comes most naturally to you. x

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I guess the only way would be to see your inherit self value that does not change. As a daughter of God who is uniquely created by him and for whom he has a plan and purpose.

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I think pride takes doing something good, but its possible to have self respect all the time if you focus on it.

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Try to figure out what caused you to think, what you are trying to figure out. I’m similar, I am insecure. I think I am less smart than I really am.

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This is a tough one. I is hard to change yourself. Try to be comfortable in your own skin, regardless of how you are.

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Thanks guys it helps

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Find something you’ve always wanted to try and try it. I went through a million different interests until I finally found something worthwhile to invest my energy and time into.

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