Counteracting low self esteem with self affirmations might work for some, but others may find it hard. Whats the point when you don’t believe these compliments and just feel like ur telling urself lies? I recently learned that instead of forcing compliments, the key is to believe in what you’re saying. :: So, instead of saying “I’m smart and capable and everything’s ok and I’m not a burden to anyone” when I couldn’t go to work because of depression, I’ve started saying started saying neutral facts like “I did wake up in the afternoon and I did message my coworkers”. It’s the truth so I have no way to defy/laugh it off. Sometimes we can’t take a full step forward, but half a step is still moving forward. #viviennewestwood #rombaut #christiandior #funktique #maxmara #thrift #pio_ootd 🤍