Self Esteem #2
“Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.” Marilyn Monroe
When your opinion of yourself goes up and you love yourself and who you are, everything – almost, seems to become lighter and easier. You won’t make as many mountains out of molehills as you did before.
You won’t beat yourself up or drag yourself down over mistakes or temporary setbacks.
When personal self-esteem is low, the very idea of loving yourself or giving completely is a foreign concept. We see ourselves as lacking and unworthy and feel there’s nothing to give, nothing to love.
No More!!
Here are your next things to practice for improving your thinking, developing a healthy love for yourself and improving your self-esteem:
6 Choose something and become proficient at it!
When you practice and become skilled at something you enjoy, the discipline of practice and your increasing proficiency will be a source of pride and fulfillment
7 Exercise
I know, I know - not the dreaded exercise again!
Yes, it is true no matter how much regular exercise will make you feel better physically, mentally as well as emotionally –- feel (and see!) the difference
8 Spend time with a friend/someone special
And –- at this stage at least I am talking about having sex (more on that later!)
Good friends just accept us for who we are, love us for who we are, and provide a good ear in time of need as well as companionship.
Our best friends are a reflection of the good in ourselves
9 Reclaim your integrity
If you feel disoriented, guilty, disorganized and drained - then you are more than likely living outside of your integrity
Integrity means different things to different people; try and define what it means for you; then try and live in accordance with it even if it means – and most likely will, making some changes
10 Live in the right place
I realize this is easier said than done but are you living in a house/apartment/community or city that makes you feel comfortable and at home? This is a real and important consideration. Think about it – do your living arrangements/location reflect what you really want - your values and ideal lifestyle?
Or is it something you just drifted into or what someone else wanted?
“Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.” Marilyn Monroe
When your opinion of yourself goes up and you love yourself and who you are, everything – almost, seems to become lighter and easier. You won’t make as many mountains out of molehills as you did before.
You won’t beat yourself up or drag yourself down over mistakes or temporary setbacks.
When personal self-esteem is low, the very idea of loving yourself or giving completely is a foreign concept. We see ourselves as lacking and unworthy and feel there’s nothing to give, nothing to love.
No More!!
Here are your next things to practice for improving your thinking, developing a healthy love for yourself and improving your self-esteem:
6 Choose something and become proficient at it!
When you practice and become skilled at something you enjoy, the discipline of practice and your increasing proficiency will be a source of pride and fulfillment
7 Exercise
I know, I know - not the dreaded exercise again!
Yes, it is true no matter how much regular exercise will make you feel better physically, mentally as well as emotionally –- feel (and see!) the difference
8 Spend time with a friend/someone special
And –- at this stage at least I am talking about having sex (more on that later!)
Good friends just accept us for who we are, love us for who we are, and provide a good ear in time of need as well as companionship.
Our best friends are a reflection of the good in ourselves
9 Reclaim your integrity
If you feel disoriented, guilty, disorganized and drained - then you are more than likely living outside of your integrity
Integrity means different things to different people; try and define what it means for you; then try and live in accordance with it even if it means – and most likely will, making some changes
10 Live in the right place
I realize this is easier said than done but are you living in a house/apartment/community or city that makes you feel comfortable and at home? This is a real and important consideration. Think about it – do your living arrangements/location reflect what you really want - your values and ideal lifestyle?
Or is it something you just drifted into or what someone else wanted?
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