Many people are self-reliant and able to take care of their needs. As we become adults, and for some even younger, we learn how to take care of ourselves, find a job, budget, pay bills, solve problems, and manage crises. It’s great and important to be independent, take care of yourself, meet your own needs,… Continue reading Life Would be Empty and Harsher Without Friends
Why is it that we can exhibit so much love to other people, but not to ourselves? If this is you, then self-love may feel elusive, but there are some things you can do to start the process. First, is having self-compassion. If you can’t be kind to yourself, how can you love yourself? Stop… Continue reading Self-Love – Where Do You Begin?
Are you a yes person? Yes, of course I’ll help you clean out the garage even though my back hurts. Yes, no problem, I won’t go to my son’s birthday party and help you move your apartment. Yes, I’ll go to that concert with you even though I have social anxiety and suffer from claustrophobia.… Continue reading Saying No Will Save Your Life
If you hate yourself, than it’s highly unlikely you’re going to love your body. If you hate your body, than likely you hate yourself. You can’t extricate one part of your being without it affecting all parts of you. When you look in the mirror in the morning and tell yourself how fat you are,… Continue reading How to Love Yourself!
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