cathy33January 22
Cultivate a Loving Relationship with Yourself
Your most important relationship in life is with yourself. How you treat and take care of yourself is directly related to how and what you think about yourself. Cultivating a good relationship is critical to your process of becoming who you are, becoming all you can be and living the life you dream of.
To have a good relationship with yourself you must have self-respect, self-value, self-acceptance and self-care. You must make time for yourself, meditate, and be present and mindful. You must listen to, understand and care for your needs. You need to be able to hear the wisdom within you. Treat yourself gently as you would your best friend.
What kind of relationship do you have with yourself? Are you your own best friend? Or your own worst enemy?
Do you make time to care for yourself? Do you do nice things for yourself? Do you take care of your body? Mind? Spirit?
Do you respect your decisions and choices? How do you speak to yourself? Are you compassionate and understanding? Do you keep your commitments to yourself?
It is vital that you take care of yourself, support yourself, inspire yourself and encourage yourself. If you do not then you are telling yourself you are not good enough. You are not engaging in a relationship that enhances your wellbeing.
So how do you cultivate a relationship with yourself?
There are many different ways you can cultivate your relationship with yourself. Journaling, meditating, spending time alone in a sacred space, and exercise are just some of the ways you can nurture your relationship with yourself.
Paying attention to your senses and feelings develops awareness establishing a strong connection to yourself.
Taking care of your body. Exercise or have some fun doing a physical activity you enjoy. Rest, get enough sleep. Be aware of how you are feeling day to day. Make sure you have enough time to play. Cultivate the relationships that are important to you. Engage in activities that you enjoy.
Cultivating a relationship with yourself takes time and effort. You must make the time.
Trust yourself to know the best way(s) for you to create and maintain a compassionate relationship with yourself.
By cultivating a loving relationship with yourself you will become more content with your life, more grounded in your core being and more confident in making choices and decisions for yourself and your life.
Take as long as you need developing and cultivating a relationship with yourself. Your relationship with yourself is the core or everything in your life. It is a never ending relationship. Maintaining a good loving relationship with yourself is a lifelong process.
You must maintain and nurture it every day.
