Monday tip: cultivate true self-⁣ love, compassion, and inner strength in yourself.⁣ ⁣ This is no easy task, I know. Trust me, I spent most of my youth battling inner demons. Many of you don't know that I suffered from a severe eating disorder from the ages of 16-32. I tried to end my life in my first year of university because the episodes were daily, and seemingly without end. I know what it is like to give up on yourself. I know what "the void" feels like because I lived in it for so long. I know what it's like to wake up with the very best intentions and then a few hours into the day take a wrecking ball through all my efforts, snuffing out all hope and trust in myself with reckless abandon only to suffer the pain and fear of the consequences.⁣ ⁣ Never give up on yourself. Like many who have overcome hard things, my struggles taught me so much, gave me so much, and created the strength and perspective that I have today. ⁣ ⁣ Nothing is a true failure if you keep on trying. ❤️ One of the great blessings of our humanity is⁣ that we CAN grow, we CAN learn, and we CAN evolve. Some of us have to learn a lesson several times to truly learn it, and that's okay. Forgive yourself, learn from each lesson, improve your process, reach out for help, and carry on! Know⁣ that your breakthrough moment is just around the corner, and keep building up a process that will lead you towards a wiser navigation of your particular life challenges. Be okay with giving up things that take you away from inner peace.⁣ ⁣ Take notes as you evolve. Read, and listen to experts in self-growth. Capture your wins and plaster them all over our bedroom walls or phone. Have an inner circle that supports your growth.⁣ ⁣ How have you overcome difficulty? What helped you? Share below. If some of you are struggling, read through the comments for good take-homes.⁣ ⁣ Together we can upward spiral and help each other faster, stronger, and wiser. ❤️⁣ ⁣ If you or someone you know is in danger of suicide, contact your local law enforcement for immediate help. You can also encourage the person to contact a suicide prevention hotline by texting or dialing 988.