In my mission to love myself first (yes it is an everyday decision), I do a lot of searching on the internet and I am always amazed at how much information I find. Sometimes I find stuff that makes me scream out loud “Yep that’s it!” Other times I find things that I just pass over because it doesn’t speak to me. The following is an article that talks about loving yourself first and lists some practical steps you can take to get you closer to that goal. I have listed a few that I think are great points and have provided the link below if you would like to read the entire article.
Love Yourself First - I'm Happy, You're Happy, We're All Happy!
By Claire Raikes
Loving yourself is about treating yourself as you would treat someone who is really, really precious to you. Someone you love so much that you hurt when they hurt, for whom you would move mountains, just to see them well and happy.
It can be hard to get the balance right. Putting our loved ones' happiness above our own is common; we are only too ready to sacrifice our own needs for theirs. This is particularly so, though not exclusively, for wives and mothers - but this 'modus operandi' will nearly always backfire on us eventually as it leaves us wanting in some way.
Imagine, just for a moment, putting yourself first. It may sound selfish, but it really isn't. It's not about abandoning everyone else; it's simply about honoring your own well being. After all, how can you truly give all that you are capable of giving if you aren't properly nourished, rested, happy and well? And if you don't love and respect yourself, how can you expect others to do the same? So how can you start loving yourself more?
Time and treats just for you - You don't have time? You'd make time for your best friend if they were in need; you are just as worthy. Book a massage or a facial or take a walk in your favorite park - but make the time to do something for yourself regularly.
Get breathless - There is no getting away from it - exercise is crucial for good health and well being. If you don't do any, you are storing up problems. It doesn't have to be a sport or the gym; think 'breathless'. What can you do that's fun and makes you breathless? Dancing? Walking? Cycling? Doing it for 20 mins every other day would be a great start.
Rest and sleep - I used to think sleep was for lazy, boring people. And bizarrely, I was convinced that the less I got, the thinner I'd become! In fact, the opposite is true. More importantly, when you sleep your body gets busy repairing and healing and undoing any damage you may have caused it. Take sleep seriously.
Nourishment - Each time you eat, think of the food in terms of nourishment first, mood enhancement last! I used to eat a lot of pastries, but they have next to no nutritional value. They are a combination of bad fats, sugars and bad carbs. Get into the habit of thinking this way and choose foods that nourish you.
Nurture, honor and love your self - choose only those things that are good for you!
To read the full article, please click below:
[READ FULL ARTICLE]
Remember, if you want to be empowered loving you is essential!
Stiletto,
Real Life, Real Talk, Real Women
Love Yourself First - I'm Happy, You're Happy, We're All Happy!
By Claire Raikes
Loving yourself is about treating yourself as you would treat someone who is really, really precious to you. Someone you love so much that you hurt when they hurt, for whom you would move mountains, just to see them well and happy.
It can be hard to get the balance right. Putting our loved ones' happiness above our own is common; we are only too ready to sacrifice our own needs for theirs. This is particularly so, though not exclusively, for wives and mothers - but this 'modus operandi' will nearly always backfire on us eventually as it leaves us wanting in some way.
Imagine, just for a moment, putting yourself first. It may sound selfish, but it really isn't. It's not about abandoning everyone else; it's simply about honoring your own well being. After all, how can you truly give all that you are capable of giving if you aren't properly nourished, rested, happy and well? And if you don't love and respect yourself, how can you expect others to do the same? So how can you start loving yourself more?
Time and treats just for you - You don't have time? You'd make time for your best friend if they were in need; you are just as worthy. Book a massage or a facial or take a walk in your favorite park - but make the time to do something for yourself regularly.
Get breathless - There is no getting away from it - exercise is crucial for good health and well being. If you don't do any, you are storing up problems. It doesn't have to be a sport or the gym; think 'breathless'. What can you do that's fun and makes you breathless? Dancing? Walking? Cycling? Doing it for 20 mins every other day would be a great start.
Rest and sleep - I used to think sleep was for lazy, boring people. And bizarrely, I was convinced that the less I got, the thinner I'd become! In fact, the opposite is true. More importantly, when you sleep your body gets busy repairing and healing and undoing any damage you may have caused it. Take sleep seriously.
Nourishment - Each time you eat, think of the food in terms of nourishment first, mood enhancement last! I used to eat a lot of pastries, but they have next to no nutritional value. They are a combination of bad fats, sugars and bad carbs. Get into the habit of thinking this way and choose foods that nourish you.
Nurture, honor and love your self - choose only those things that are good for you!
To read the full article, please click below:
[READ FULL ARTICLE]
Remember, if you want to be empowered loving you is essential!
Stiletto,
Real Life, Real Talk, Real Women
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