Anna Brandberg

Having an absolute rubbish day/week/month/year. Find myself being stumped by problems I should know how to solve. Find myself missing lifts that should be easy. I feel like I’m deteriorating in front of my own eyes and I’m struggling to keep pulling myself up. I need to be better

Need to work harder. Need to try harder. Need to focus more. I know I should and I know I can but it’s hard getting motivation when you’re whats in your own way. I keep getting told I’m too hard on myself, but I’m really the only one who knows me, ya know? Just do better.

Basically I feel like people think I’m smart and strong or something. And I try to live up to that, but I know deep down I’m not really either. I’m an imposter. By showing everyone only what I want them to see I’ve denied myself any semblance of forgiveness or reality.

Yo, be kinder to yourself. Even with your words. Write something nice about how far you've come or the qualities you like about yourself, like your ability to reflect. It's fine to be critical and want to be better, but show yourself the same kindness you'd show others.