Jacinda Mitchell • January 31, 2018
5 Ways to Love Yourself
As I mentioned at the beginning of the year, instead of New Year's Resolutions, I am engaging in New Year's Intentions. For January, my intention was Self Care in which we discussed how to make a self care kit and the importance of using it!
February is the month for Self Love!
I know...I know... February is usually when people focus on their sweetheart and buying chocolates, roses, champagne and making reservations at expensive restaurants. My challenge to you, is to treat yourself and love yourself the way you would your partner or hypothetical partner!
That means:
- Practice Mindfulness - be open, curious, and nonjudgmental towards new experiences or feelings
- Act on need rather than want - recognize what you NEED vs what you WANT and remember the difference
- Set boundaries - know what your limits are and enforce them, if an act harms you physically, mentally, or spiritually...It is appropriate to say NO!
- Forgive yourself - recognize that you are human and will mistakes, learn from it and forgive yourself
- Be Compassionate - to yourself and others, we often treat our loved ones better than we treat ourselves
Remember, if you or someone you know needs extra support, give me a call!
Finding Community and Belonging: Insights from "How We Show Up" by Mia Birdsong
Throughout the week ,I have been blessed to continue seeing clients through telehealth and supporting them through this difficult time. Most speak of the difficulty of finding a new normal while struggling with the lack of control in this situation. Some struggle with an increased sense of loneliness and isolation due to social distancing and the need to self quarantine. Some continue to work from home but struggle to find their rhythm when most people's routines have been so drastically changed. I personally have been feeling the need to spend more time outside and sometimes even make my normal commute but not go into my office! Whatever it takes to feel peace and ease the stress seems to be the name of the game! Hopefully the tips listed above can help!
