5 Self-Actualizing Lessons I’ve Gained From Over Three Years In Therapy
<p>This year marks my third year of seeing a therapist. <strong>I can say with great confidence that I wouldn’t be who I am today if not for the work that my therapist and I have been able to do in so many months.</strong></p>
<p>I have learned so much about myself, the world, the way I show up, and how to be both a blessing to those around me and someone I can live with myself.</p>
<p>And <strong>I’m no gatekeeper of truth, light, and goodness</strong>, so I want to share a few key lessons that I’ve learned that I believe everyone should have access to:</p>
<h1>#1: Don’t “should” all over yourself</h1>
<p>When I first heard this phrase, I was hooked. I knew I needed it, and found it funny enough to stay in my memory well after I’d learned it. We should all over ourselves all of the time.</p>
<p>“I should have done this”, “I should have said that”, “I should have known”. <strong>All day every day we dwell on what could and should’ve been,</strong> oftentimes highlighting our own mistakes, shortcomings, and what we “should” have been aware of.</p>
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