It's all right to give yourself permission to do the same things you give others permission to do. We tend to take ourselves much too seriously. We're afraid to just let go and do the same things others do or even feel the same way others do.

It's almost as though if we allow ourselves to be free of worry and just be ourselves that something bad will happen or that we've done something wrong. We actually feel, at times, that we don't deserve to be happy and free. When did that happen? Was it because of past experiences or because our negative thinking patterns has made us feel that way? It doesn't really matter why we feel this way. What's important NOW is that we break the pattern of not allowing ourselves the wonderful things in life.

I Have The Right To Give Myself Permission To: 
Be myself. Not feel guilty for being myself.
Accept the good things about myself as well as the negative things about myself.
Speak my mind.
Be assertive.
Say 'NO' to others.
Take time for 'self.'
Express my own feelings and thoughts.
Appreciate myself.
Be honest with myself and others.
Like myself.
Take life one day at a time and one step at a time.
To laugh. To be free from worry.
To enjoy life.
To refuse to allow others to control me.
To love myself as I am. 

The more we relax and the more we break away from negative thinking the easier it will be to relax and to really feel the freedom of being who we really are. Give yourself permission to do that. When you feel like you are smothering or you want to express the real you, just say to yourself, "Permission granted."  

Don't push your wishes, wants, and feelings down inside anymore. If you keep pushing those feelings down inside they will one day come out in another form. More anxiety and frustration! Who needs that? Be yourself. By giving yourself permission to be who you really helps you to see your true self as well. You will learn lots of new and wonderful things about yourself, in time, just by allowing yourself to feel free and be free. Stop denying yourself and start permitting yourself all these things. Loosen up and live! 

QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Dear Sue,
Would you please explain one more time what ANTs mean? Thank you very much. 'L' 

I'd be happy to 'L.' ANTs stands for Automatic Negative Thinking/Thoughts. Those ANTs lie. A lot!! We have to say "STOP" every time one of those ANTs crawl through our mind. Enough lies already. It's time for the truth. Start squashing them ANTs as soon as they start crawling around in your mind and start spewing their propaganda. 

Note: If anyone ever has a question or you don't understand something in any of the newsletters please contact me. I'm more than happy to help you.  

GOAL FOR THE WEEK 
Pay attention to those things you are denying yourself and give yourself permission to do them.  Practice by telling yourself that you are worthy of all things good. 

NSPIRATION 

"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail."
~~Ralph Waldo Emerson~~ 

TIP FOR THE WEEK 

Make some sun tea. Sit outside and think about the things you have not given yourself permission to do. Then keep telling yourself that NOW is the time to allow yourself those things. Say to yourself "Today is the day I will begin giving myself permission to be ME." You are worth that and so much more.  

AFFIRMATIONS 

Today I will put all negativity behind me. 

I am a strong person. 

Today I am filled with confidence. 

I am emotionally calm. 

I have a new awareness in my life. 

I acknowledge my own needs. 

Until next week I wish for your a new beginning. Just like Spring, I wish for you everything new and fresh again. Be generous with yourself and be kind to others.
Sue
Giving Yourself Permission