A Coaching Power Tool By Mirian Kachikwu
Business Coach, NIGERIA

The most crucial step in ending self-rejection is to recognize that you’re doing it and to pay attention to what you’re saying, thinking, and feeling about yourself. Coaches can make a good impact by providing clients with a non-judgmental and empathetic environment to tell their stories and express their desire to be seen and accepted, regardless of their perceived baggage. In that space, Self-Rejection vs. Self-Love benefits clients that can embrace what they have been hiding with love and acceptance, refocusing their attention on the positive. Self-love is a daily practice, not an end. It can be as simple as adjusting your self-talk and expressing compassion to yourself, forgiving yourself for not being perfect, forgiving your parents for not parenting flawlessly, forgiving others who mocked you, and forgiving God for placing you in your tale with faulty parts.