Hate Myself
How I learned NOT to hate myself?
    I love writing in my journal.  It helps me to review myself.  I like to see
    what I thought compared to how I think now.  I ran across a journal entry
    of how I felt one day when I was thirteen years old and in the eighth grade.  
    I wrote in all capitals, I HATE MYSELF.

    Strong words right?.  Well I was definitely feeling them after a day of
    failing a pop quiz, having to baby-sit when I promised my girlfriend I’d
    meet her after school at the library to study and being harassed about my
    looks yet again by some boy.

     I’m happy to say I no longer feel that way.  I had quite a journey changing
    that negative feeling of myself.  It was a process.  Nevertheless, I think I
    can
    share with you some things to help you if you suffer the same issue.

     Growing up there is a period of awkwardness of dropping things and
    bumping into them or daily embarrassments.  Sometimes it is difficult to
    bounce back from disappointments.  Trying to reach others expectations
    such as your parent’s, peers and teachers unsuccessfully, may make you
    feel like you cannot do anything right.  To deal with this you have to learn
    to take criticism and learn from it.  In addition , comparing yourself and
    your accomplishments to others will keep you from liking yourself when
    you do not meet those standards.

     Build self-respect:  First, assess all your positive attributes and
    liabilities.  You may discover the things you thought were bad are not that
    important.  However, when you do see serious flaws such as a quick
    temper
    or selfishness then you will want to work on those.

     Set realistic Goals:  Do not overwhelm yourself with impossible feats.  
    Try learning a new skill like typing or playing a musical instrument or
    learn a new language.

     Do Good Work:  When washing dishes, wash, dry and put them all away,
    including pots and pans.  Clean the counters and stove top and sweep the
    floor.  In other words, do a complete job with everything you do.

     Select your friends wisely:  There is an old saying, ‘Pick your friends;
    don’t let your friends pick you.’  When you hang with confident, positive,
    intelligent people, this will rub off on you.  This happens also when you
    choose your friends poorly.

     Do things for others:  When you are busy helping others, you are not
    thinking about yourself.  It also feels good to be there for someone when
    they need you.

     In conclusion, you will doubt yourself from time to time.  If you follow
    these few suggestions, however you will not find that you hate yourself.  
    You might find you are pretty fantastic!  Even royalty worthy.
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