I’ve always felt that believing in yourself is the one super power we all possess & the stronger our levels of belief are, the better we’ll be in the long run ✊😁👍
I’ve been sober since mid August of 2014 as the result of a near fatal crash after being stupid enough to think I was okay to drive. I definitely DON’T miss drinking 🙅🏻♂️. As for my absolute & total belief in myself, it took a while but it came into play as I began my long journey towards 100% sobriety as I was strong enough to get completely sober “cold turkey”. That’s right… I knew in my heart & mind that I could do it without professional help & although it took nearly a year, my desire for a drink disappeared just over a year after the crash. I believe that I have the ability to do pretty much anything as long as I have the ability & desire to do so. I don’t ever listen to people who try to talk me out of doing something I want to do as I know I can do it ✊😄
I don't miss it either. Congrats on such a long time sober, I have a lot to learn from you I'm sure. I don't miss drinking either. The shame and guilt and depression absolutely killed me. I believe we have the ability to do anything too, I just lack the confidence haha but I mean I am doing what I want to do and pulling it off so I'm getting some belief.
Brother… All I can say is practice the art / skill of “selective deafness” towards all the negative Nancy’s who try to tell you that you can’t do something that you know in your heart you CAN do. Ignore them & give it your best shot… Or as we say here… “Have a red hot crack at it” 👍😄
As you get more opportunities to practice selective deafness to every “Negative Norm & Nancy” who tries to bring you down in any way… PREACH IT TO THE PEOPLE!!! Simply “switch off & take off” as far away from them as you can ☝️😁. It’s YOUR life & it’s up to YOU (🫵) to live it how you want it. Think of your life as a movie & that not only are you the star in it… You’re also the director, producer, cinematographer, stuntman etc, 👍😎🎥
As a kid, I wasn’t the most “gifted” athlete, but my parents always believed in me & were proud of me no matter the outcome… As long as I felt I did my best, a belief I still carry with me to this day.
I read that rewarding children for effort instead of results makes them have a lot of self belief and makes them work very hard on their goals when they grow up.
My parents gave me the courage & confidence to give anything a go & I enjoyed playing basketball, soccer & football (“rugby league” here). I got better after a couple of years & my parents were always proud of me which made me happy 😁😁😁
I’ve always felt that believing in yourself is the one super power we all possess & the stronger our levels of belief are, the better we’ll be in the long run ✊😁👍
Hey Gerard, I find every sober day I get a little more belief in myself. It's gonna take a long time but I'll get there.
Have you always believed in yourself or did you develop it or a bit of both?
I’ve been sober since mid August of 2014 as the result of a near fatal crash after being stupid enough to think I was okay to drive. I definitely DON’T miss drinking 🙅🏻♂️. As for my absolute & total belief in myself, it took a while but it came into play as I began my long journey towards 100% sobriety as I was strong enough to get completely sober “cold turkey”. That’s right… I knew in my heart & mind that I could do it without professional help & although it took nearly a year, my desire for a drink disappeared just over a year after the crash. I believe that I have the ability to do pretty much anything as long as I have the ability & desire to do so. I don’t ever listen to people who try to talk me out of doing something I want to do as I know I can do it ✊😄
I don't miss it either. Congrats on such a long time sober, I have a lot to learn from you I'm sure. I don't miss drinking either. The shame and guilt and depression absolutely killed me. I believe we have the ability to do anything too, I just lack the confidence haha but I mean I am doing what I want to do and pulling it off so I'm getting some belief.
Brother… All I can say is practice the art / skill of “selective deafness” towards all the negative Nancy’s who try to tell you that you can’t do something that you know in your heart you CAN do. Ignore them & give it your best shot… Or as we say here… “Have a red hot crack at it” 👍😄
Damn, thanks man, that just crushed all my self doubt hahaha I’m writing selective deafness on my whiteboard in my room.
As you get more opportunities to practice selective deafness to every “Negative Norm & Nancy” who tries to bring you down in any way… PREACH IT TO THE PEOPLE!!! Simply “switch off & take off” as far away from them as you can ☝️😁. It’s YOUR life & it’s up to YOU (🫵) to live it how you want it. Think of your life as a movie & that not only are you the star in it… You’re also the director, producer, cinematographer, stuntman etc, 👍😎🎥
As a kid, I wasn’t the most “gifted” athlete, but my parents always believed in me & were proud of me no matter the outcome… As long as I felt I did my best, a belief I still carry with me to this day.
I read that rewarding children for effort instead of results makes them have a lot of self belief and makes them work very hard on their goals when they grow up.
My parents gave me the courage & confidence to give anything a go & I enjoyed playing basketball, soccer & football (“rugby league” here). I got better after a couple of years & my parents were always proud of me which made me happy 😁😁😁
Rocky is my spirit animal.