The buzzword and concept of self-care and self-love although they have been around for a while, however it usually refers to face masks or a relaxing bubble bath. Self-love is so important, you should want to make yourself a priority. Showing kindness to yourself is a great way to care for you and your mental wellness.
These are 7 ways you can show yourself love:
1. Do not beat yourself up when you fail
Everyone fails at points in their life, no one is born amazing at everything they try their hand at. The most successful people never get everything right the right time. When you fail you then can use that as a learning tool to grow and develop.
2. Give yourself a break
Giving yourself a hard time is such a toxic habit that you need to quit, we are all guilty of it however it can really affect your self-esteem. Having a detox or scheduling some down time for yourself and have that recharge. Being well rested means you are motivated and feel more organised.
3. Do more of the things you love
When you are happy your body releases endorphins that give you that feeling of positivity and a natural high. Participating in activities that make you happy is something you should do regularly.
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4. Write down your goals and dreams without self judgement
Have you ever thought about a dream job, holiday or a goal you want to achieve but then think you are not good enough or it will never happen? This is not the case at all, you can put your mind to something and you will achieve it. Writing them down or saying them out loud puts it out into the universe and bring that positivity mindset to achieving your goals.
5. Eat healthy
This does not mean you need to diet. It is about making sure you are balanced with what food your body needs and the treats you want to enjoy. When you eat well you feel good, I have definitely noticed this myself.
6. Cut the negativity from your life
There can be negativity in all areas of life, but where possible cutting these negative influences out will not only improve your mental wellness but you will feel happier. Surrounding yourself with positivity and positive people will make your life more positive and you will feel more content. Positivity attracts positivity. When you surround yourself with people who boost your confidence and motivate you to be better.
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7. Get outside and moving
Being outside in the fresh air can help boost your mood because of the vitamin D. Moving whether that is a particular sport or just for a leisurely walk can help reduce stress and release endorphins. Being in nature is a great way to care for yourself.
These 7 ideas can help you easily show yourself love especially at harder times. Remember taking care of others is important but you also need to be looking after yourself.
How do you show yourself love? I’d love to hear in the comments.
That’s great you have realised this. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Love this post. This is a super important topic that need to talk about more. I struggle with showing myself some love. My way of showing some love to myself is to eat healthy and going for a run. Thank you for the reminder.
Charlotte
goalofhappiness.com
They are some great suggestions.
I’ve heard so much about hygge and I’ve really been making an effort to help myself grow and love myself more this year- and I will definitely be doing this into the New Year! Thank you for sharing these tips, lovely post x
Thank you for sharing.
Really agree with you. I always give myself little break. Music, movies and books are best friends. A tour is also a great option. And you are right, eating healthy food is essential. Loved the post!
Thank you for reading and commenting. I hope 2021 is a great year for you!
Love these tips, getting outside and moving really helps me!!