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This is the cornerstone of mastering a health mindset. Unconditionally accepting ourselves, knowing we are resourceful, knowing we are imperfectly perfect and inherently good, and knowing we are never alone are vital beliefs to create the foundation of self-trust. Instead of saying, “I am never going to get better,” focus on what you are doing to heal and tell yourself, “I am getting better every day.” Say these words out loud to make them real and powerful. If you occasionally slip into your old illness mindset with a negative comment or if you eat some junk food or don’t make time for exercise from time to time, be gentle and forgive yourself. Vow to try harder next time and move on!

Don’t just take my word for it: research shows that self-forgiveness is associated with both mental and physical health. In a review of many major studies involving almost 18,000 participants, researchers found a robust correlation between self-forgiveness and psychological well-being.⁸