How to completely change yourself

by Susan
(IL)

Question


I have been going in the wrong direction for most of my life. I've made some really bad choices. And I've done some really bad things.


I want to change but I'm not sure how to even begin. I want to start living a life of fun and excitement. I know I need to build my self esteem but then again, I don't even know where to start. I have kids who have, unfortunately, followed me down this very same self destructive path.


All I want is to be happy with myself. Happy to be alive and living. Not sad to be here struggling one more day. Please help me if you can. Please help me to completely change myself?

Answer

Thank you for being brave enough to submit this question. It takes courage to ask for help when we find ourselves so far down the wrong path.


But believe me, no matter how far you've gone, you can always change yourself if that is what you truly want.

First of all I would suggest you get a journal and start getting all your mistakes, hurts, regrets and negative feelings out of your mind and down on the pages of your journal.


This activity alone will have you feeling much lighter in no time. Trust me something magical happens when you write all this stuff down on paper.


Now if you're nervous someone will see then burn it after you're done.

Next I would pick up a copy of Dr. Norman Vincent Peal's book The Power of Positive Thinking.

The title does nothing for the content in this book.


The content in this book will help you completely change yourself from negative to positive in a matter of days.


I personally read this book about every 60 to 90 days so the ideas are fresh in my mind.


Finally, I want you to repeat to yourself or out loud if you can the word, "I love and accept myself completely for who I am now."


Say this sentence as many times as you can in one day. Say it until you believe it with all your heart and soul.

How to completely change yourself is an inside job. But if you’re willing to do the above steps you'll be able to completely change yourself from the inside out.