The Man in the Mirror is a phrase I’ve used quite a few times this week, in two main ways:
- Taking A Moment to Introspect
Give yourself a few minutes to just think to what has happened to you recently and consider if you could have handled things in a way that may have achieved different outcomes. Yes some may have been better, if not for ourselves then for those around us.
Are you procrastinating because there is something you should be getting on with but you don’t either want to or know how to start.
Do you really need to go shopping today? Will that dress really make your partner look at you in the same way as before?
Are you having meaningless meet ups with people either in real life or online chat groups because you feel lonely or only feel validated when someone else pays attention to you?
Do you need to apologise to someone for being a bit sharp today? It’s never too late - Understand That Some People Can’t Do This
How many times have you experienced someone getting confrontational with you when you have pointed something out to them? For example someone trying to take over a meeting with their own agenda or a person in a chat room saying something that you have replied to in a manner that makes it (politely) clear that you were a bit disappointed. I find that often in these circumstances, people deflect so you will find response such as
“So my opinions don’t matter”
“What’s wrong with me asking you how old you are”
They refuse to ever entertain the notion that they may have been inappropriate, unhelpful or even rude… - Additionally
Looking at yourself in the mirror may help you notice health conditions that warrant a visit to see your GP or just adding more iron to your diet if you find that by gently pulling a lower eyelid down that the area looks pale pink.
Not sure I’ll have time to look in the mirror today as I have a busy day: a baby shower to help set up and enjoy followed by watching the South Africa v All Blacks match in Cape Town.
