Susan Young Quotes

Authentic people are so comfortable in their own skins they make us more comfortable in our own.

~ Susan C. Young

She is so secure in her beautifully imperfect self that she would welcome you with open arms, no judgment, and complete acceptance.

~ Susan C. Young

Do you generally feel uncomfortable around people whom you perceive to be perfect? Is there really such a thing as the perfect person? Of course not! Our flaws are often what differentiates us from each other, and no person is perfect.

~ Susan C. Young

I am a recovering perfectionist, and like all in recovery, I do better some days than others!

~ Susan C. Young

Authenticity isn’t just about saying “this is who I am”—it is also about being flexible enough to recognize and appreciate the uniqueness in others—honoring the mutual respect for being authentic and true.

~ Susan C. Young

Why did I think that the mask was a better portrayal than my authentic self? We can get hidden under layers of illusion, can’t we?

~ Susan C. Young

As a young girl, I allowed my self-esteem to be determined by others’ opinions, and I devoted incredible energy tuning into how everyone else felt.

~ Susan C. Young

As a lifetime people pleaser, I remember trying to mold myself into the person I thought other people wanted me to be—all for the sake of being liked and accepted. It caused more pain than gain.

~ Susan C. Young

Do you really want people to like you for something that you’re not? It takes a lot of energy to pretend to be someone else for the sake of pleasing others.

~ Susan C. Young

The challenge of being authentic for people pleasers is that we really want people to like and accept us. Being vulnerable, however, requires that we come to terms with the fact that not everyone is going to like us, and that it is okay. Not everyone needs to like us.

~ Susan C. Young

Integrity is a most valued human quality.

~ Susan C. Young

Your integrity is your personal code of honor and has the power to build your reputation or destroy it, establish credibility or crumble it—in one swift move.

~ Susan C. Young

Your personal integrity, defined as being honest and having strong moral principles, communicates whether (or not) you can be trusted.

~ Susan C. Young

Healthy self-esteem rests upon a strong foundation of core values and an inclination to act and speak in alignment with those values.

~ Susan C. Young

Take deliberate steps to retrain your brain and turn your inner critic into an enthusiastic, devoted fan.

~ Susan C. Young

Focusing your energy on the things you don’t like about yourself is self-sabotage and defeating. When you re-direct all that energy into a more positive direction, you will feel the shift instantly to improve your self-esteem and attitude.

~ Susan C. Young

It is hard to earn the respect of others when you do not respect yourself. Others may find it difficult to enjoy your company if you do not enjoy your own.

~ Susan C. Young

Popularity does not equal respect. It is not only kids who will do what they think they must to fit in and be popular—adults do it too.

~ Susan C. Young

Wouldn’t you rather have the respect of your friends and colleagues than succumb to pressure to do and say things that are out of character in order to feel accepted? You can overcome this habit simply by learning to say “no.

~ Susan C. Young

Become your own best friend—smile and say “I love you” to yourself occasionally.

~ Susan C. Young

Living in integrity with one’s principles that are held in high regard engenders respect—both from others and self.

~ Susan C. Young

It is human nature for self-doubt to occasionally creep in and take up residence. It happens to even the most successful people among us.

~ Susan C. Young

We all go through times of self-doubt, times when we may question our abilities and hope we can live up to the expectations of others.

~ Susan C. Young

What we often forget is that most everyone else has dealt with the same struggles and uncertainties. You get to pick your response when this doubt creeps in. Will you allow it to undermine your confidence, or instead, choose to look at it objectively?

~ Susan C. Young

With an objective eye, take an inventory of your successes and enlist the honest feedback of a trusted and respected mentor or peer. Chances are they see you in a better light than you see yourself!

~ Susan C. Young

28,“Remind yourself of the many victories you’ve achieved and build healthier self-esteem and perceptions on those.

~ Susan C. Young

Be mindful to love and appreciate yourself and become your own champion. This healthy and loving relationship will be felt when people meet you.

~ Susan C. Young

Being healthy, balanced, and positive is key to making a positive first impression. How you feel about yourself sets the tone for how other people feel about you too.

~ Susan C. Young

A high self-esteem can quickly deteriorate into egotism, arrogance, and an over-confidence that can backfire and turn people off.

~ Susan C. Young

Your healthy self-esteem is one of the most significant and powerful drivers in your life. It drives your perceptions, attitudes, opinions, relationships, communications, and your decisions.

~ Susan C. Young

When you feel great about you, personal qualities radiate that make you more attractive and compelling to others.

~ Susan C. Young

Healthy self-esteem is a commanding and powerful influence, so isn’t it worth diving in deeper to ensure that you do everything possible to make your sense of self healthy, beneficial, and whole?

~ Susan C. Young

While developing a healthy self-esteem is a lifetime learning process, you can take daily steps to enjoy a confident sense of well-being beginning tody.

~ Susan C. Young

When you have a healthy self-esteem, qualities such as likeability, confidence, trustworthiness, compassion, sense of humor, empathy, and optimism all serve to make you more interesting and successful. But unfortunately, we sometimes get in our own way . . .

~ Susan C. Young

I can . . . I can't. How do you speak to yourself? Do you ever feel as though you have an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other? And they continually argue over your self-worth, competence, and personal value? Which one usually wins the debate?

~ Susan C. Young

Your inner critic is that voice in your head that second-guesses your choices, doubts your abilities, judges your appearance, criticizes you at every turn, and tries to convince you that you are never good enough.

~ Susan C. Young

The voice of the inner critic is mean, unforgiving, punishing, and downright hurtful. When you allow it to run roughshod over your happiness and emotional well-being, it can wreak havoc on your peace of mind and leave you feeling anxious, fearful, and depleted.

~ Susan C. Young

Demoralizing self-talk leads to a self-destructive mindset, making everything in life more difficult. Not only that, how you feel about yourself oozes out of your pores and makes a bad impression on others.

~ Susan C. Young

We all can give in to our inner critic. I don’t know about you, but I would never allow anyone to speak to me the way I speak to myself! I wouldn’t be their friend!

~ Susan C. Young

If you wouldn’t want to hang out with someone who was constantly bashing you with a barrage of belittling insults, why would you allow them to live in your head?

~ Susan C. Young