2007-01-27 06:59:24 · 8 answers · asked by Rachel T. 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
With all the caring & reinforcement you may have, it's sometimes necessary to "pull yourself up by the bootstraps." The expression may sound "hokey" but has wisdom in it. To infer that you can ONLY do this by yourself isn't very sound. We all need help, sometimes. Yet, our greatest (bottom line) strength is in ourselves. Welcome input, be selective, be true to yourself. But always remember that it's possible to have higher expectations of ourselves than are possible. Do the best you can. That's all anyone can do!
2007-01-27 08:21:28 · answer #1 · answered by Valac Gypsy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate that saying! We all need a little help sometimes. People who say that have no idea about walking in another's shoes. Being compassionate and nonjudgmental seems to be frowned upon these days...sad.
2007-01-27 07:04:15 · answer #2 · answered by crct2004 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Very carefully I would presume. It's just a saying though.
2007-01-27 07:03:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My grandfather did. Figuratively.
But yes, that would be quite physically impossible if tried literally.
2007-01-27 07:02:08 · answer #4 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the boots off first before you fall then you can climb back over them to get back up
2007-01-27 07:01:53 · answer #5 · answered by hairy pouter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use what you already have to get past your current situation. Look with-in and forward!
2007-01-27 07:01:40 · answer #6 · answered by Reepete 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Very slowly!!!
2007-01-27 07:07:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't.
2007-01-27 07:01:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋