Saturday, November 12, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
10 Ways To Make You a Better You
1. Take time for yourself. Never feel guilty or selfish for taking that 10 minutes or even better and hour, to do something you enjoy. Read a good book, take a relaxing bath or do that pedicure you have been putting off for too long. Give yourself the time you need to connect with yourself each and every day.
2. Never feel guilty over the little things you didn't get done in the day. Always remember tomorrow is a fresh day and you are only one person.
3. Praise yourself for the things you accomplished today. Even if it's simple things like going to the grocery store, taking the dog for a walk, etc. As children we live for the moments that our parents or teachers tell us "good job" or "way to go". Sometimes we don't have our own cheering section as an adult so we need to be our own cheerleaders.
4. Show your love. If you give love you will receive love in return. Tell those people in your life how much you love and appreciate them. Not only will it lift your spirits, but it might just be what they needed to lift theirs as well.
5. Don't be afraid to say "NO". Stress and spreading yourself too thin are the fastest way to bring yourself down. It's great to be there for those who need you, but don't run yourself ragged in exchange. If you have a lot on that to do list, be sure to pace yourself and prioritize.
6. Own your emotions. Don't be afraid to cry when you need to cry. Get it out and move on with hopefully the knowledge of why you feel the way that you do. There is a reason your body has emotions, and even the ways to release those emotions and heal.
7. Don't compare yourself to others. Sometimes it gets overwhelming "Keeping up with the Jones'". Social media these days can also hinder this and make it harder at times. As nice as it can be to see friends and family members on Facebook with their postings of trips, new fishing boats, or a new house...these things can sometimes make you feel jealous or inadequate. Enjoy your life and focus on what you do have have instead of what you don't.
8. Be present. Focus on your life. It's important to have dreams and goals, but don't get so lost in the things you want to achieve in the future that you don't enjoy today!
9. Surround yourself with people who bring the best out in yourself. We all have those friends, co-workers or family members who love to complain about their lives and focus on the drama and negativity. Try to keep those individuals at bay. Their energy can wear off on you and become very draining. They are known as "Energy Vampires".
10. LAUGH!! If your having a hard day, try turning the television to a comedy program versus the dramatic tear jerkers. The endorphins released from laughing are healthy mentally, physically and emotionally.
*Embrace YOU!! Enjoy your uniqueness, quirks and even flaws if you want to call them that. No one in this world is perfect and you can't please everyone. Never be afraid to be you*
2. Never feel guilty over the little things you didn't get done in the day. Always remember tomorrow is a fresh day and you are only one person.
3. Praise yourself for the things you accomplished today. Even if it's simple things like going to the grocery store, taking the dog for a walk, etc. As children we live for the moments that our parents or teachers tell us "good job" or "way to go". Sometimes we don't have our own cheering section as an adult so we need to be our own cheerleaders.
4. Show your love. If you give love you will receive love in return. Tell those people in your life how much you love and appreciate them. Not only will it lift your spirits, but it might just be what they needed to lift theirs as well.
5. Don't be afraid to say "NO". Stress and spreading yourself too thin are the fastest way to bring yourself down. It's great to be there for those who need you, but don't run yourself ragged in exchange. If you have a lot on that to do list, be sure to pace yourself and prioritize.
6. Own your emotions. Don't be afraid to cry when you need to cry. Get it out and move on with hopefully the knowledge of why you feel the way that you do. There is a reason your body has emotions, and even the ways to release those emotions and heal.
7. Don't compare yourself to others. Sometimes it gets overwhelming "Keeping up with the Jones'". Social media these days can also hinder this and make it harder at times. As nice as it can be to see friends and family members on Facebook with their postings of trips, new fishing boats, or a new house...these things can sometimes make you feel jealous or inadequate. Enjoy your life and focus on what you do have have instead of what you don't.
8. Be present. Focus on your life. It's important to have dreams and goals, but don't get so lost in the things you want to achieve in the future that you don't enjoy today!
9. Surround yourself with people who bring the best out in yourself. We all have those friends, co-workers or family members who love to complain about their lives and focus on the drama and negativity. Try to keep those individuals at bay. Their energy can wear off on you and become very draining. They are known as "Energy Vampires".
10. LAUGH!! If your having a hard day, try turning the television to a comedy program versus the dramatic tear jerkers. The endorphins released from laughing are healthy mentally, physically and emotionally.
*Embrace YOU!! Enjoy your uniqueness, quirks and even flaws if you want to call them that. No one in this world is perfect and you can't please everyone. Never be afraid to be you*
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