5 Simple ways on how to forgive yourself

BrendaPersonal Development

Man is to error, and to forgive is divine. If the world was full of perfect people, then life would be so boring. Forgiving yourself is a journey, that requires you to be committed. Everything is just in our thoughts, it’s just a matter of you letting go. Holding to something or someone in your heart worsens the situation, you lack joy, and productivity, or you just feel empty inside. Check out; 5 simple ways on how to forgive yourself.

1.Accept / acknowledge the mistake

Accepting whatever mistake, you may have done is the first step you should take. Just accept that you cannot go back in time and change things. Accept that whatever happened was behold your control, and the fact that it happened, it was meant to happen. The universe is controlled by supernatural power that is beyond human control. Do not keep on asking why it happened, because that is the past now. Learn to let go of situations and to acknowledge and process your emotions.

2. Know that mistakes are part of learning

Each mistake has a lesson. View your situation positively, try to understand what it is trying to let you know. If you focus on identifying lessons, from your mistakes possibly you will get wiser. You will learn what to let go, what is preventing you from growing, and even what to accept in the future. However, if you sit back and just get stressed over situations, it means you will be draining yourself more. The fact that you still have your life, be grateful, count all your blessings, and focus on facing the situation stronger than before.

3. Meditate

Learn to visualize the situation. Every situation can be handled, no matter how deep it hurts, no matter how many times it makes you cry. Forgiving yourself will bring you happiness. When meditating on the situation follow the following process:

*Sit somewhere quiet and close your eyes

*Relax for some minutes.

*Breath in and out for around five minutes

*Bring your mind to what you want to forgive or just everything that you are holding into your heart

*You will notice that when you think of those situations, you feel very hurt or a bad thought comes into your mind.

*Keep on telling yourself that you forgive every situation

*Continue the process, by forgiving every situation at a time

*Visualize yourself letting go of every bad thought.

*Express gratitude after your meditation

4. Talk to your inner critic

Every thought of you feeling inadequate, or bitter over a situation that happened is in your thoughts. It is not easy, to let go of a situation that keeps on reminding you of the negative part about yourself. Name that sound that keeps on reminding you that maybe you are worthless, or it is your fault that something happened. Condemn it, never allow negativity to take control over your thoughts. If the negative thoughts, occupy your mind, you will accommodate them. Quit reminding your mind, bad situations, and know what you want. Learn to channel your brain with positive thoughts.. See also; 7 ways to overcome the critic in you

5.Show kindness and compassion

As much as you are suffering internally, learn to help other people. Give back to the community through donations. Ensure sadness does not control your actions. Learn to be kind to other people, even though they do not give back the love. Train yourself to be kind and compassionate. These small acts will help you be grateful in life. When you change someone’s life, you will learn to focus on the future and be determined to make more people have better lives. Do not expect anything in return when you help people. Learn to find happiness within yourself and this way, you will end up forgiving yourself. Reread 5 Simple ways on how to forgive yourself

The 5 simple ways on how to forgive yourself, will guide you to know what you really want in life. Forgiving yourself is the key to finding yourself. It will be beneficial not only healthwise but also contribute to your happiness. If you find yourself too much affected by a situation visit an expert.