Negative Emotions Aren’t a Bad Thing…
Summary
- From a young age, I felt that people didn't understand the thoughts and emotions I had; they labeled me, making me feel isolated.
- This misunderstanding led to inner turmoil, where I secretly battled shame for my thoughts and feelings.
- Despite external success, internally I felt terrible due to judging myself based on others' standards.
- It took a long time to change my perspective because I believed in what others said about negative thoughts and emotions being bad.
- After researching and understanding the mind and emotions better, I discovered that what I once saw as weaknesses were actually my strengths.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing strategies to embrace your unique thoughts and emotions, as they can be a source of strength. Start by spending a few minutes each day acknowledging your feelings without judgment. Write them down in a journal to reflect on them. This is a low-cost way to connect with your inner self and can offer high-value insights into what makes you special.
Understanding that negative thoughts and feelings aren't bad, can be a game-changer. Set aside time each week to learn more about the mind and emotions. Look for free resources online or books from the library. Knowledge is power, and the more you understand yourself, the more you can use your traits to your advantage.
To turn what you see as weaknesses into strengths, try to identify situations where your unique perspective has helped you. It could be a problem you solved in a different way or an artistic project where your emotion fueled your creativity.
Also, consider finding a community or a group of people who share similar experiences. Sharing your thoughts and finding that you're not alone can be reassuring and can help build confidence in your uniqueness.
Lastly, remember that personal growth is a continuous journey. Celebrate small victories when you find yourself applying your strengths in your business or personal life. By taking these steps, you can move towards seeing your so-called 'kryptonite' as your superpower.
Quotes by Leila Hormozi
"It felt like it was me against my thoughts and emotions"
– Leila Hormozi
"I felt like I was almost leading the secret life where I was ashamed of what I was thinking and feeling"
– Leila Hormozi
"I was becoming more successful in my life but I didn't feel successful"
– Leila Hormozi
"I judged myself so harshly for them"
– Leila Hormozi
"What I thought was my kryptonite actually turned out to be my superpower"
– Leila Hormozi
Full Transcript
from a very young age all I can remember is so many people telling me that there was something wrong with the thoughts and emotions that I felt and they would label me it felt like it was me against my thoughts and emotions and it led to this inner turmoil where I felt like I was almost leading the secret life where I was ashamed of what I was thinking and feeling I was becoming more successful in my life but I didn't feel successful because the thoughts and emotions I was having felt so terrible and I judged myself so harshly for them and I went on for so long in my life feeling that way because of all the stories that other people told me about it's bad to have these thoughts you shouldn't feel this way it's bad to feel sad depressed anxious it wasn't until I really started researching the mind your thoughts your emotions and your relationship with them that I realized that what I thought was my kryptonite actually turned out to be my superpower
