| It is very important for each of us to learn to love | | | | Even if you're having problems paying bills |
| ourselves and to be proud of our accomplishments. | | | | Even if you're having trouble with relationships or family |
| Even when it seems like we are failing at life, we | | | | Even if you're having trouble losing weight |
| should still remember to be proud of ourselves for | | | | Even if you're having trouble with substance abuse |
| trying. We should be thankful when we wake up | | | | Even if you're having problems with depression or |
| every morning that we have another day of trying | | | | stress |
| ahead of us. Each day brings more opportunities for | | | | Even if you're having problems with your workplace |
| us. Be proud of the chance you get to tackle each of | | | | -No matter who or what you're having problems with- |
| these opportunities. Some may bring us more success | | | | BE PROUD THAT YOU HAVE TRIED AND THAT |
| than others, but the efforts are always worth more | | | | YOU ARE GIVING IT YOUR ALL! THAT IS ALL |
| than we realize. If we can look at every thing in life | | | | THAT MATTERS! |
| with a positive attitude, we will be creating the path to | | | | Don't pay any attention to what ANYONE else says. |
| true happiness. We should be proud of ourselves no | | | | Don't listen to what anyone else has to say about you. |
| matter what. | | | | Just as long as you know in you're heart that you are |
| Make a list of all the positive things about yourself. | | | | trying, and that you are proud of yourself for trying, |
| Smile over the list and feel proud of every thing that | | | | that is all that matters. As soon as you truly realize |
| you write. Take the list with you wherever you go, and | | | | how special you are, and that you love yourself, it will |
| whenever you start to feel upset or saddened, take it | | | | take a great burden off of your shoulders. Before you |
| out and read it. | | | | know it, life will get so much better. |