Lesson 1
What Is Self-Forgiveness & Why Is It Essential?
Learning to forgive ourselves when we have made a mistake is often easier said than done, especially if we generally lack the skills that may be necessary to work through conflict, make amends, and move on.
Fortunately, self-forgiveness is much like a muscle: it can be practiced, and with time, it often becomes something that’s a lot easier to rely on. Understanding what challenges, you might face as you practice self-forgiveness and seeking professional support may be beneficial.
Learning how to practice self acceptance and self-forgiveness is not always easy, mainly because it generally involves recognizing uncomfortable thoughts and feelings.
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Lesson 2
The Benefits Of Cultivating Self-Forgiveness
Our tendency to be critical of ourselves may be rooted in our genetic makeup. Early humans depended upon each others' contributions to survive. If someone made a mistake, it could potentially bring about difficulty or problems for the entire tribe. Despite living in modern times, we are still hardwired to be vigilant about making mistakes.
The important lesson here is that there is nothing personal nor is there anything 'wrong with us' when we are being hypercritical of our behavior performance.
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Lesson 3
Change Will Transform Your Life
There is a saying that tells us, change is constant, and is crucial to allow you to move forward and experience new and exciting things in life. When you actively work towards developing yourself, your life can become fulfilling, and you become the person you intend to be.
Despite the benefits, change can be discombobulating, and many of us shy away from making changes, whether big or small. Change is, however, a crucial part of our development journey, so we would be wise to embrace it.
Allowing yourself to change, learn new skills, and working on your inner self can bring about higher levels of personal empowerment and evolution than what you may have previously believed was possible.
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Lesson 4
What To Do When You Don’t Feel Empowered
Even the most confident and positive people have days where they feel emotionally drained, discombobulated, and out of control. Being self-empowered is not a magic state of being that is achieved once and never goes away. Rather, it is an approach to life that needs ongoing awareness, assessment, maintenance, and care.
When you have days where you are not feeling empowered, it is important to take extra care of yourself. These are the days when you need a wee bit extra support and attention.
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Lesson 5
Give Yourself The Gift Of Forgiveness
When someone has wronged you, forgiveness may be the last thing on your mind. You may be convinced they deserve all the anger and hostility you can muster.
However, forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself. Does your anger harm the other person? In most cases, the other person just stays away.
Holding a grudge is like punching yourself in the arm and expecting the other person to say, “Ouch.”
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Lesson 6
How To Forgive Yourself
If you are anything like me, you are likely to be your own harshest critic and toughest judge. It is not easy to forgive, and it can be even harder to forgive yourself when you know you have done or said something wrong.
The good news is that it can be done and if you follow the ideas and strategies I share in this lesson, you will be well on your way to forgiving yourself.
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Lesson 7
Embracing The Process Of Self-Forgiveness
Self-forgiveness is a process. It does not happen overnight, and the process will look different for everyone. But no matter how long it takes, there is always hope!!
In this lesson we will review several steps you can take toward that journey.
A key component to open this process is to identify your ideals and values, this way you will start to get a clearer picture as to “why” you are hurting over what you have done (or not done), or what others may have done to you.
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Lesson 8
Healing Shame And Guilt Through Self-Forgiveness
When you carry feelings of guilt and shame, it is impossible to feel good about yourself, your choices, and your well-being.
Your ability to forgive yourself and practice self-compassion is a vital element of self-esteem. When you carry feelings of guilt and shame, it is impossible to feel good about yourself.
You believe you have done something wrong (guilt), or believe that you, as a person, are wrong (shame). Forgiving yourself will help lift the heavy burden of these emotions and increase your feelings of self-worth.
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Lesson 9
How To Stop Reliving Past Mistakes
We all make mistakes, and it is part of our human nature. But sometimes, we can’t stop reliving them – repeatedly. If this is you, don’t worry–you are not alone. Thankfully, there are several ways to overcome this habit.
In this lesson, we will explore some of the most common causes of reliving past mistakes and some practical tips for breaking free from this destructive habit.
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Lesson 10
How To Fix A Misstep Or Mistake
We all make mistakes from time to time. Several of the mistakes we make are minor, and don't cause much of a disturbance in the world, however, some mistakes do impact others and need to be dealt with effectively.
In this lesson we will review a seven-step process for dealing with any mistake, whether it is something on a professional or on a personal level.
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Lesson 11
How To Forgive Yourself For Past Issues
Do you ever feel like you can’t move on from your past mistakes? Perhaps you feel haunted by what you did or did not do, and no matter how much time has passed, you can’t forgive yourself?
Making mistakes is a normal and inevitable part of life. But unfortunately, when we make mistakes, it can be tough to forgive ourselves.
We may dwell upon our errors, feel guilty or ashamed, and think that we are not worthy of forgiveness. But self-forgiveness is an essential step on the road to happiness and peace of mind.
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Lesson 12
Letting Go And Forgiving Others
Learning to let go and forgive is an empowering act. It can help you have peace with yourself and with others. No matter how great the benefits are, though, it is not always an easy thing to achieve.
Small transgressions are easy to forgive and forget. But then there are the big things for which you may feel the need to cling onto. You might tell yourself that you have let it go, but ultimately you haven't. In these tough situations, there are techniques that you can use to finally let go and find peace.
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Lesson 13
Learning To Be Kinder To Yourself
Do you consider yourself to be kind to you?
Some of the most generous, caring, and wonderful people in the world forget to look after themselves too. However, if you are not giving yourself the kindness you deserve, you can’t expect to enjoy a healthy level of emotional and spiritual wellness.
Like most things, the shift often starts with something small. You can start by simply recognizing when you are having a difficult day and giving yourself permission to experience your emotions freely.
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Lesson 14
The Secret To Loving Yourself
Your relationship with yourself is the most important connection in your life, however, it is easy to forget about nurturing it.
Self-love and compassion are too important to neglect because they shape your experiences and relationships with others.
Protect your health and wellbeing by making positive changes in the way you think about and treat yourself.
Perhaps you are hard on yourself, or you are so busy with external obligations that you rarely consider your personal priorities. Looking inward could help you to value yourself more.
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Lesson 15
Elevating Your Self-Trust
It is important to develop a sense of self-trust… Believing you can get through tough times, make the right decisions, and learn from your mistakes and missteps, you hold the key to a fulfilling life.
Self-forgiveness requires striking a balance between taking responsibility and maintaining a positive sense of self. When you successfully find this equilibrium, you trust yourself and you reach self-forgiveness.
In this final lesson, we will explore some ideas to help evolve and develop your self-trust.
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