Self-worth. Self
Esteem. Self Love.
Three interchangeable and connected phrases.
How do you feel about yourself?
Do you think you are worthy of all the
good things in life?
Or do you feel unloved by yourself?
Self Worth, Self
Esteem, and Self love affect our confidence and the way we approach life.
Imagine a day, when you feel frumpy, have a bad hair day,
and feel bloated. If you were to walk in a party, would you scurry in unnoticed
or would you waltz in like you own the place?
The good news is that we can change the way we feel about
ourselves. And that too without changing ourselves. We just need to alter the
way we think.
Here are my Top 5 tips
to help you feel good about yourself
1) Make a
list of your Achievements: Sit down and make a list of all the things you
are proud of about yourself. List EVERY accomplishment, whether small or big.
The first five minutes may be difficult, but soon the words will flow. Look at
the list, and enjoy the feeling.
2)Pat
yourself on the back: You work hard at what you do, and sometimes all you
really need is a pat on the back. Yes, do the physical act of patting your back. So take your right palm, and pat your left shoulder,
and tell yourself , GOOD JOB! Repeat with your left hand! And feel your
positivity rise!
3)Maintain an Appreciation Journal: At the end of every day, write down at least ONE thing that you did well. Appreciate yourself for anything big or small on a daily basis. Complement this with Tip # 2, and you will be falling in love with yourself all over again.
4)Appreciate one person each day: When we appreciate someone, we are training our brain to look for the goodness in others. Hence it changes the way we look at ourselves too. Appreciate a new person every day for one thing that they did. Write someone an email, or look them in the eye, and say Good Job, or give someone a hug or a pat on the back. Not only will your popularity soar, but so will your confidence.
5)Practice a Random act of Kindness: The
act of helping someone is empowering. There is something about putting someone
else’s needs ahead of ours which makes us smile. Do at least one every day!
So Go ahead, Start
this journey of self –appreciation and self-love TODAY. And remember to give healthy doses of
encouragement along the way! It will pave the way for a more confident and empowered YOU!
