The 4 Worst Lies We Tell Ourselves
Truth Bombs
Welcome to Truth Bombs, where we dig deep and tackle the hard truths most people aren’t willing to face—published weekly for Mindset Rebuild Founding subscribers.
Today, we’re getting raw and real about a topic that hits close to home for all of us: the lies we tell ourselves. And these aren’t just little white lies; rather, they are beliefs we’ve clung to for years. They shape how we see ourselves, our potential, and our happiness.
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Lie Number 1: The ‘I’m Fine’ Lie
How many times have you said, ‘I’m fine,’ when you were actually struggling?
I remember a time in my own life when everything seemed like it was falling apart. Work stress, personal issues, financial problems – but I kept up the facade of being okay.
Why? Because admitting otherwise felt like a weakness.
You see, we convince ourselves that by pretending to be fine, we’re somehow protecting ourselves. But in reality, we’re just burying the problem deeper.
Think of it like trying to keep a beach ball underwater; it only gets harder, and eventually, it bursts.
What are the consequences?
This lie stops us from reaching out for support and often leads to isolation.
It feeds anxiety and depression because we end up dealing with everything on our own, even when it’s too much to handle.
How do you overcome this lie?
It might sound overly simplistic, but the way to start addressing this lie is to recognize and acknowledge your feelings.
How do you do that? By practicing a check-in every day.
Ask yourself, ‘How am I really feeling?’ Write it down if you need to. There’s no need to share it with anyone at first – just be honest with yourself.
Acknowledging our real feelings is the first step toward healing, and it allows us to be authentic with others when we’re ready.
With that out of the way, let’s move on to the next lie.