1. Set aside some time to think through why you feel
you’re not good enough, or don’t deserve to be loved. Then actively counter
each of those reasons. This is a really crucial step for you to take.
2. Make a list of at least 10 of your positive traits and
strengths. Each day, add at least 2 more items to your list.
3. Commit to only saying positive and affirming things
about yourself – that is, your face, your body, your personality, your
abilities, and so on.
4. Decide to hold your head high, smile, look people in
the eye, and always speak slowly, and with confidence.
5. Have the
courage to list and face some of the worst mistakes you’ve made, or some of the
challenges you’ve found hard to overcome. Then, gently admit to yourself that
you are not perfect. In fact, none of us is perfect, and we all start from
different places in life. What has been hard for you may have been easy for
someone else. Choose to not be so hard on yourself – forgive yourself for
EVERYTHING and then just choose to let it go!
6. Go through your
closet and experiment with your clothes until you find something that you feel
really good in. Choose to wear that – and to buy other outfits that make you
feel good about yourself and your appearance. Get rid of clothes that lower
your self-confidence or self-esteem.
7. Learn to listen to your body and mind, and treat what
they are saying with kindness and respect. If you are tired, rest. If you are
feeling worn out or emotionally drained, then withdraw and consciously seek to
build yourself up.
8. Do something nice for yourself each day. Buy yourself
some flowers, some new clothes, some music … or go for a jog, get your hair or
nails done …. Whatever makes you feel pampered and special and loved.
9. Give yourself permission to say “no” to the things
that make you unhappy, or drain your energy.
10. Keep reminding yourself that you ARE valuable - and
you deserve to be loved and treated well.
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