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Post by leahb on Feb 23, 2016 20:10:21 GMT -8
Hi Fellow LAs out there!
I have been struggling lately with engaging in self-love and am wondering what are some strategies or tools you use to facilitate self-love ?
Thanks
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Post by moonlitvein on Feb 24, 2016 1:38:59 GMT -8
Well I am not sure if I can call these tools but some of these things help to bring back my self love and self confidence 1) Sitting quietly & thinking about all that I have been able to achieve till now in life 2) Working through exercises in self help books & realisations that set me free 3) Positive affirmations about myself 4) Being able to be disciplined about small things (like taking care of finances, sending that very important e mail, finishing that very important task for my mom or an elderly member in the family) - I really love myself when I can do this one - discipline on a day to day basis - nothing elevates SE more than this 5) Pushing myself to successfully complete an important but challenging work related task. I love it when I can do this. Especially if it's something that I am doing for the first time. 6) Being able to be single & actually loving it for the last 3 yrs.  7) Being able to appreciate myself - externally & internally - for who I am; I guess I am just saying that believing & saying a seemingly simple statement like "I really like myself" is a huge help Hope this helps in some way Self love is so difficult to articulate, I feel |
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Post by Susan Peabody on Feb 24, 2016 9:17:34 GMT -8
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Post by paisley on Feb 25, 2016 4:15:17 GMT -8
The biggest self esteem boost for me has been sticking by my values when I come upon those crossroads moments and realize I have a choice about whether to act out, put my values aside to keep others happy or take the healthier path instead.
Twice recently I've had my boundaries tested and I've stood up for myself. In the past, I would keep the peace and put others' happiness above my own. Or I would make decisions to keep others from being challenged or embarrassed. Recently I've put those feelings aside and have put my own needs and values first, and this has given me so much strength. And although some people have not been happy by my boundaries, those who matter most (including myself) have been quite impressed.
So I guess identifying your values and putting this recovery into practice by living up to those values has been the greatest self esteem boost for me. Making a goal of impressing myself has been my central theme.
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