If only… My hair was longer.
If only… My thighs were smaller.
If only… I was four inches taller.
If only… I was more talented.
If only… I was 20 pounds lighter.
If only… My teeth were straighter.
If only… I was gifted like SHE is.
If only……………………….
How many times have you started a thought with the phrase “If only?” I know I have done it and occasionally still fall back into that trap, especially in the categories of physical attributes and “why-can’t-I-be-more-like-her?”
Let’s be honest—we women are exceptionally hard on ourselves. Some of us probably play the “if only” game on a daily basis. We set such high standards of needing to do it all, be it all for everybody, all the while “looking good.” [Read more…]
