16 Signs You’re Doing Better Than You Give Yourself Credit For

Feeling unsure of your progress? Comparing yourself to others can bring you down. Remember, we often underestimate our own strengths and achievements. Let these 16 signs remind you to celebrate small victories and big successes. Keep pushing forward and believe in yourself.

You are Comfortable Spending Time Alone

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Embrace solitude and find peace within yourself.

You Accept That You Cannot Change the Past

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Let go of regrets and focus on creating a better future.

You Try to Understand Others Even if You Don’t Agree With Them

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Empathy allows for growth and understanding.

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You Embrace New Challenges

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Take risks and embrace change for self-discovery.

You Don’t Allow Anyone Else’s Opinion to Make or Break You

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Believe in yourself, and don’t let others define you.

You Learn From Past Mistakes

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Learn from past experiences to become a better version of yourself.

You Care for Your Health

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Prioritize your well-being for a happier, healthier life.

You Understand That Forgiveness Does Not Mean You Have to Let Someone Back Into Your Life

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Forgiveness is for you, not the person who hurt you.

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You Keep Trying When Things Get Tough

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Keep pushing. True strength is shown in perseverance.

You do Things You Don’t Feel Like Doing Because You Know They Will Benefit You in the Future

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Do the hard things now for a brighter tomorrow.

You Believe in Yourself

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Believe in your abilities and trust the journey.

You Understand That if Someone Doesn’t Choose You, it Doesn’t Mean There’s Something Wrong With You

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Rejection is not a reflection of your worth.

You Have a Couple of Really Great Friends

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They say you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with. If you have great friends,  take that as a sign that you’re doing well in life.

You Survived All Your Worst Days

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You’ve made it this far; keep going.

You’re Not the Same Person You Were Last Year

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Growth and change are constant. Embrace the ever-changing moments in your life.

It’s OK – You’re Still Here

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You have the power to overcome any obstacle; keep moving forward.

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This post was inspired by Barb Schmidt on Instagram.