Mahta’s Reviews > 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do: Own Your Power, Channel Your Confidence, and Find Your Authentic Voice for a Life of Meaning and Joy > Status Update

You can’t be the best version of yourself when you’re holding onto self blame. But when you decide to let go of unnecessary guilt, shame, and anger, you’re free to move forward in a productive and healthy way.

The events in your life don’t cause stress. It’s your reaction to those events that determines whether you grow from them or your distressed by them. And part of that reaction involves the story you tell yourself about your accountability. So it’s important to take a step back and separate fact from fiction. Doing so will help you accept the appropriate amount of responsibility for your actions.

Self-blame decreases your empathy for others.

Make it a priority to Work on Your Goals For Yourself, Not To Try To gain status With Anyone Else. Don’t Blame Anyone For Holding You Back.You are in Control Of The Type of Life You create. Even if other People have hurtYou, You Have The Power ToTo Move Forward and Live Your Best Life.