When it comes to self-love, most people have been trained to have the exact opposite perspective of themselves. Self-love in this generation is often anchored to an outside source such as money, religious gods, status, or even other people. Most individuals define their self-worth through outside sources. However; you are reading this because you are ready for a change or are interested in the idea that everything you seek in this world comes from inside of you first!
This article expresses 6 amazing strategies that will help you stay committed to loving and taking care of yourself first, even on the bad days. Relapses and old habits may occur because of the way we have been conditioned our whole lives. However, these strategies will ensure that you are able to bounce back from any experience or situation even stronger than before.
- Reflect on your feelings and figure out what makes you happy, sad, comfortable, irritated, etc.
- Even when society does not except the real you, be yourself and embrace/ love who you truly are
- Trying to be what others want will only leave you feeling empty on the inside (#itsnotworthit)
- When being completely alone does not make you feel lonely; you have almost completed the ability to love and be comfortable with yourself
- Set out moments within your day where you can enjoy your own company
- do something that makes you happy
- meditate, center yourself, and reflect on your thoughts and feelings
- affirm yourself
- stay honest, loyal, positive, and kind to yourself and others
- do what makes you happy
- stay true to yourself no matter what
- treat yourself
- show yourself what a good time looks like for you
- go on your own dates
- enjoy adventures and create memories of fun by yourself
- discover the things you like to do, taste, or see that make you feel better in any situation
- write those activities/strategies down and put it in an easily accessible area
- keep it where you can easily find it
- on bad days, refer to your list (by memory or by looking at your strategies) and do an activity that will inevitably make you feel better
- to avoid those rainy days as much as possible; start incorporating the activities/moments you enjoy into your daily/weekly schedule
- Ex: exercise in the morning, read you favorite book, etc.
- if your career or school responsibilities are too time consuming, start with the little things (ex: having your favorite song ready to play at any moment or buying your favorite [and time appropriate] drink)
- start changing your negative mindset
- find the positive traits to every situation or circumstance you have to be in
- hold on to the positive
- take a deep breathe and center yourself
- find that peaceful moment within yourself and take the necessary time within it to calm down
Your self-love journey may be hard sometimes; however, it is totally worth it. Once you try it out you will realize that love, prosperity, wealth, your purpose, or whatever else you desire will be within you and attracted to you. Self-love is the ultimate guide to feeling whole, safe, secure, and happy!
Let me know what strategies worked for you at: holmeselle6@gmail.com
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