Step Up and Nurture Yourself
External demands often
times over-power our lives. Our schedules are managed and controlled by others
and we neglect to take time each day to recognize and value ourselves.
Strengthening the “inner
core” is not just about engaging in exercise for your mid-section. It is about
strengthening the inner-self, the soul of you. How do you show love and
appreciation for yourself? Often times it seems easier to express love,
appreciation and gratitude to others than to ourselves.
Here are a few ideas
that will help you step up and nurture yourself:
1. Be optimistic about yourself,
your abilities and talents. Recognize that you make daily contributions.
2. Goals are good and help keep us
focused. If a goal you set is not reached for whatever reason, do not allow
this to diminish your value and self-esteem. Re-evaluate the goal and make
certain that it is reasonable and obtainable.
3. Refusing requests is not wrong
and should not cause you to feel guilty. You have the right to say no. You deny
your own importance when you say yes and you really mean no.
4. Manage stressors in your life.
-Get
enough sleep.
-Be
aware of your own well-being.
-Eat
healthy foods and exercise.
-Pace
yourself. Be realistic about what you
can accomplish.
-Don’t
procrastinate.
-Avoid
bringing work problems home with you.
-Each
day take time for yourself. Read a book, take a walk, call a friend or practice
some form of deep relaxation exercise.
-Deal
with feelings of anger towards yourself and others. Work through your
frustrations and seek support from family, friends and a professional therapist
if necessary.
5. Recognize that the “little things” can make the “biggest”
impact on our lives. Begin each day with a positive outlook and attitude.
6. Take time to share a smile with others and engaged in
laughter.
Is a hectic lifestyle preventing you from feeling joy? Commit to
making one change today.
Are you ready to step up and
nurture yourself?
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