Next came changing how she spoke to herself: replacing harsh judgments with kinder affirmations like “I can learn from this experience” or “I'm doing my best,” which not only boosted her confidence but also encouraged resilience whenever faced with adversity again in future scenarios. Most importantly, though? It allowed the young woman to feel proud for giving it her all regardless of whether things worked out—a key factor toward realizing true contentment within oneself rather than constantly striving after success alone as validation for one's worthiness as a human being.
