Hello, dear!
A bad thing is remembered for a long time in the heart, playing on a loop. But here's the good news! You can choose to let go of those negative voices and doubts. You can choose to let go of those uncomfortable feelings. You can choose to break free from that negative vortex. You can choose to feel good again!
I think it would be really helpful for you to pay attention to what feelings are triggered inside you the moment something bad happens. Are they feelings about how bad you are?
For example, you might think, "I'm terrible, I'm awful, I messed up again, I'm worthless," and so on. These feelings can be pretty intense! But you can also observe them with a sense of curiosity and detachment. What kinds of feelings and voices are sweeping over you?
When you see it clearly, you'll feel more understanding and compassion for yourself!
When something bad happens, everyone's mind is probably going to have different thoughts and reactions. Some people will feel sad for a while, but they'll be able to judge the matter objectively and determine whether it is their own fault or the other person's fault. They'll let their emotions pass, return to a corresponding stable state of mind, and continue living!
This matter is like a gust of wind. It might make you feel uncomfortable, but it will pass!
But if someone has been raised in a way that they are severely reprimanded, criticized, and scolded every time they make a mistake, or do something not good enough, or even when they don't do something good enough, the feeling that rises in their heart when they face these things as a child is probably that they are terrible, unworthy of love, and very fearful, abandoned, and in severe cases, even a feeling of death that threatens their existence.
But here's the good news! There is a way to turn this around.
But here's the amazing thing! When these children grow up, as long as they make the same mistake again, even though they've already gained new insights and understand that an incident can be dealt with on its own merits, they can still overcome those same feelings of unease, fear, and inability to let go that they had as a child. It's because they've formed a new automatic association in their hearts!
Doing something badly is the same as being disliked. It means that they are not good enough to be loved. But guess what? They are! They are good enough to be loved. And when they realize that, they will feel a whole lot better.
I don't know if you are in a similar situation, but I think that when something bad happens, you probably feel a deeper kind of discomfort. This is a great opportunity to observe your internal operating mode! You may find that your judgment of yourself is more severe and negative.
If you see a child make a mistake and then get scolded severely by an adult, what do you want to do for the child? I think it's probably to go up to him and give him a big hug, and tell him that just because he didn't do something well doesn't mean he's a bad kid.
It's totally fine if things don't go as planned. Just do it better next time!
It's probably something like this!
Even though we're adults, we often punish ourselves harshly when we make mistakes. It's like we're our own worst critics! Do you feel like you're too hard on yourself?
Next time you make a mistake, you can treat yourself in a different way! It's okay to make a mistake, it's okay to be inappropriate, it's no big deal!
You don't need to be so bitter and resentful towards yourself, and you don't need to take every little thing so seriously and crucify yourself.
I feel like I'm rambling, ha ha! Let's recap!
I feel there are two points to consider. First, you can carefully observe the internal operating mode of yourself every time something bad happens. What kind of feelings and thoughts?
To understand and see yourself more deeply is a great start. But there's more! On the other hand, and most importantly, it is to perceive and understand yourself with permission and tenderness.
It's time to see your own patterns and deeply understand and protect yourself! These patterns were formed during the growth process due to the lack of support you should have received.
And now, you can bring this warm support to yourself little by little when your old wounds flare up!
I really hope this helps!
Wishing you all the best!
Comments
I can totally relate to feeling heavyhearted when something awkward or upsetting happens. It's like once it's out there, you can't undo it, and the whatifs just keep playing in your mind. The selfdoubt that follows is tough, especially when you start questioning if your words were wrong or if you're somehow flawed. It's hard not to feel guilty and wonder if you could have handled things differently. The internet doesn't help either, with its quick judgments and sometimes harsh criticisms. It makes me cautious too, fearing that one wrong word might stick with me or how others perceive me.
It's really hard when you find yourself replaying those moments over and over, thinking about what you could have said better or differently. Sometimes I worry that my thoughts or words might come across as problematic, especially when they get misunderstood. It's scary to think that people might see me in a negative light, and it's even worse when you encounter comments that go against what you believe in. I try to remind myself that everyone makes mistakes, but it's still tough to shake off that feeling of being judged.
I understand how overwhelming it can be to feel like you're under a microscope, where every word seems to carry so much weight. When something goes wrong, it's easy to fall into the trap of selfblame and feel like you're not good enough. It's frustrating because you can't take back what's been said, and the fear of being seen as someone who says the wrong things can be paralyzing. I often wonder if others judge me as harshly as I judge myself, and it's hard not to worry about how my actions reflect on me.
Feeling like you're constantly secondguessing yourself after an awkward encounter is exhausting. You start to question whether you're the problem, and it's hard to stop the cycle of guilt and selfcriticism. The internet can be a tough place, with its quicktojudge culture, and it's easy to feel like you're walking on eggshells. I try to remind myself that everyone has moments of doubt, but it's still challenging to avoid feeling like an outsider or someone who doesn't quite fit in.