You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.

Look in the mirror and tell yourself how wonderful you are.

Think thoughts that make you happy. Do things that make you feel good. Be with people who make you feel good. Eat things that make your body feel good. Go at a pace that makes you feel good.

I grow beyond my family's limitations and live for myself. It is my turn now.

Love of self and love of life connects us with the prosperity of the Universe. Self-love creates self-expression and allows us to be creative in deeply fulfilling ways.

I am gentle with myself, knowing that I am doing the best I can with the knowledge and understanding I have

I am even-tempered and emotionally well balanced