You Are Your Greatest Critic and Motivator
Finding the strength to silence inner criticism and define your self-worth
It is strange how we compare ourselves to others
Constantly looking for measures that indicate we are worthy
Setting up measures that we think are important
Redefining ourselves in the eyes of others
But tell me…. How do you keep up with evolving definitions of your self-worth?
No matter who you are or your level of success
Those that love you still do
Those that criticize you will
So, in trying to meet with different societal measures
You become your greatest critic
Despite being your greatest critic
You can become your greatest motivator
HEALTHY criticism could be a great motivating factor to constantly improve YOU and build your self-worth
You want to change your situations; you need to take the necessary steps
The world has no room to recognize failure
It only celebrates success
No one wants to know how many times you fail
They are interested in your success stories and the steps you took to overcome difficulties
Keep a journal of your challenges and difficulties and one day you could inspire others with them
So when life hits you out of nowhere and barely lives you holding on
Remember that you have so much power within you to overcome
And become a great force for positivity and strength in this world
But first, you have to go through some pain
Indulge in healthy criticism but never devalue your self
Determine what happiness means to you and keep running towards it.
ALWAYS REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE AND WHY YOU STARTED THIS JOURNEY!
Let the thoughts guide you!!
“The important thing to me is that I’m not driven by people’s praise and I’m not slowed down by people’s criticism. I’m just trying to work at the highest level I can.”
Chinyere Okoh ©2021
