In this modern life we are doing very much every thing to keep up with this busy world, but in this race we often lose some of our very precious relationships. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT HOWS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOURSELF?
NO. right? In this modern world man is focused on the race, a never ending race. we have forgot ourselves, we don’t know what actually what we want. What’s it like to live in the moment without worrying about other perception of us.
WHAT DEFINE OUR RELATIONSIP TO OURSELVES;
How we treat and perceive ourselves define our relationship with ourselves. However, a relationship with oneself can be define in many ways, like for example how we handle our emotions, how we communicate with ourselves and how we respond to our emotions, desires and struggles. Our emotional, mental and physical health is significantly affected by the way we engage with ourselves.
WHY A HEALTHY SELF-RELATIONSHIP IS IMPORTANT;
It seems funny to emphasize on importance of self-relationship in a society where our worth is measured by external validation, but it is very important to thought about ourselves because it affects all aspects of our lives.
Investing in and cultivating self-relationship forms the basis for all other relationships. We only care and understand others in a healthy, balanced way only if we care for and understand ourselves.
Our emotional well-being is greatly dependent on our relationship with ourselves. Being kind and compassionate about yourself gives you emotional strength which is the key for managing life’s ups and downs.
self-awareness and personal growth comes from self-love. It also reduces the need for external validation, gives you confidence and helps you make better choices in life. Self-compassion improves mental and physical health.
HOW TO DEVELOPE A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH YOURSELF;
Like any other important relationships, having a healthy relationship with yourself requires effort and care. Here are some steps to develop a strong and positive relationship with yourself.
BEING THOUGHTFUL ABOUT YOURSELF;
Being thoughtful about yourself is the first step of developing a healthy relationship with yourself. This means that without any judgements, you pay attention and understand your thoughts, behaviours and emotions. The more you become aware of yourself the more you will understand yourself. You can practice self awareness by asking yourself questions like How are you really feeling about certain thing?
ACCEPTING YOUR FEELINGS;
Accepting and embracing yourself as you are, gives you the confidence and peace of mind.
- Do not hold on to past mistakes and guilts.
- Never compare yourself to ithers.
- always celebrate your uniqueness.
SET HEALTHY BOUNDARIES;
Healthy boundaries allow you to prioritize your needs, it protect your time, energy and emotions.
- You can say no to the things that don’t align with your priorities.
- Be clear and confident about your needs.
- Respect and prioritize your won time and energy.
NURTURE SELF-LOVE;
Always value yourself and recognize your worth, treat yourself with immense respect and love.
- To remind yourself of your worth use positive affirmations like I deserve happiness.
- Try to do things that make you happy.
- Treat your body with love and care.
OVERECOME NEGATIVE SELF-TALK;
Negative self-talk undermines self-esteem and fuels insecurity. Its essential to challenge negative self-talk and to shift your mindset.
- Notice and question the validity of your negative thoughts.
- Try to reframe your negative thoughts in a positive light.
- Remined your self of your accomplishments
PRIORITIZE PERSONAL GROWTH;
Commitment to continuous personal growth and self improvement is essential in developing a healthy relationship with yourself.
- For progress and self-evolution learn new things, try to expand your knowledge and skills.
- Celebrate your every step forward in personal growth.
- Set realistic and actionable goals in your life
BE KIND AND PATIENT WITH YOURSELF;
Developing a healthy relationship with your self is not an over night process. Changing old habits, embracing new ways of thinking and cultivating emotional resilience need time, be kind and patient with yourself in this process.