What thoughts impede your progress toward freedom and happiness? Isn’t that what you truly want instead of……………………….. Do use various put-down words to fortify your not being happy or free, i.e., stupid, loser, jerk, why bother, etc. How can you begin to change the dynamic? First, start to be aware when those thoughts come, secondly forgive yourself for them. This is not your heart speaking, but your mind based upon old habits and patterns learned from childhood and past lives. I suggest, by writing down the positive aspects you know about yourself, don’t be shy 🙂 Thirdly, write an affirmation (limit to four) on the bathroom mirror as a reminder every morning.