“Put yourself at the top of your to-do list every single day and the rest will fall into place”
We live in times where we need phone notifications to remind us that we need to drink water!
We live such busy lives, that it feels like we shall have to be born again (!) just to complete our To-Do Lists!
We are so busy being everything that everyone needs us to be! that we forget to just be!!!
This year I urge you to take out that 10 minutes of ‘ME-Time‘, of making yourself a priority and for taking those 3 steps every day to love yourself and be love and do what you love!
Self Love is in its simplest explanation = when you have regard for your self & your happiness, when you accept and have compassion for yourself.
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I have found that the following ways /steps have been very helpful for me to connect with myself and love myself and manifest happiness:
- Practice Self – Kindness –Treating yourself kindly (rather than being judgemental or harsh), and extending the same love, understanding and support you would to a friend in a similar situation.
- Be Mindful & Practice Positive Self Talk –
Be aware of your own feeling and thoughts. Encourage yourself, be your own cheerleader! - Practice Self – Care –
- Enough Sleep – 7-8 hours is recommended & sometimes when I feel like it, I lie-in and sleep a bit more or take an afternoon nap! I have found that a well-rested mind and body make for a happier and more productive ME.
- Drink Enough Water – 10 glasses is recommended, but you should drink more if you feel thirsty – I have found nothing can replace water and there is no share in drinking more if you feel thirsty!
- NO DIET!!!! – I am over-weight, but this year, I have made a more conscious decision (thanks to spending those 10 mins of ‘ME-time’) to change my lifestyle rather than follow any diet or fad!
- Say No –
Whether it is people, tasks or things – anything or anyone who brings you down or takes you away from your happiness and success, needs to be removed from your life. There isn’t time in your life to waste on people and things which don’t add value of happiness and joy to your life. - Gratitude –
The Power of Gratitude is something we have all heard of, but how many of us are trying it out? Try it out! Daily or Weekly – whichever works for your schedule and see how it makes you feel. - Live Intentionally –
When you live with intention and a design for your life, each day will have a purpose and you will accept and love yourself more. Each day you will take actions and decisions which are consistent with living the life you love!
How do you define self love? How do you do #whatILove? Share your tips with me, and let me know if any of my tips resonated with you?
This blog is a link up with Zainab for #WhatILove
A beautiful post by a beautiful girl 🙂
Tha is for linking up with #whatILove
thank you 🙂 It is a good prompt to have us all thinking about loving ourselves and how important it is!
I need to learn to say no, sternly. I’m very lacking at it and it often ends up as me being taken advantage of. Thanks for writing this post, it’s a loving reminder to love ourselves.
These are excellent tips! I’ve said NO to diets too, this year. Loving me means accepting myself as I am right now, and it also means taking care of me – be it through nutritious food, a sleep in, or movement. I’m learning to listen more deeply to what my body wants, instead of forcing what I want on it!
A beautiful post from someone who is beautiful inside out. Rightly said, self love and self care is so very needed to have a sane head over shoulders.
Needed this motivation too much today. Thanks a lot
Love the circle of love you made there. Yes taking out time and nurturing one’s own soul is super important
Excellent points Ish – way to go on No dieting- I am rooting for that one from the sidelines. Be happy in who you are for you are a lovely person with loads to give to the world!
Many times just to look good i accpect thing which i know i cant do.. I must really learn to say no. I lack with skills of saying no .. Great post dear.
Self love is a crucial aspect of being happy and keeping people around you happy
Motivational, and rather this is one of my 2018 resolution to spare time for myself in a day and be mindful. I really need to learn to say no, for myself.
This is such a lovely post.. You should love yourself first.. You should definitely put yourself first if that makes you happy.. Do what you love, love what you do
Me time is really crucial in everyone’s life no matter how hectic their schedule is.
This is such a beautiful and positive post, Ishi. Taking some time off for ourselves everyday is a must.
Absolutely even I have become slight selfish because I saw that if you dont care urself no one will do
I have always been into this habit of looking down upon myself! This post really motivates me ❤ thank you so much
Self love is quite necessary thing I believe. If you’re not happy how can you make otherS
happy
Very interesting post. These tips are useful and beneficial. Great thought.
This is a much needed post. Just some days back I had such a rough phase where I felt life is real short and of as much as u can… n I have so many things to do in life
A beautiful post .We need to put us first in order to function well.#WhatIlove
Hey keep posting such good and meaningful articles.
I needed this today because I have taken a day off from work as Kiddo is not well and really, I did not had even 1 full glass of water since morning. Keep writing such inspirational posts Ishieta.
much needed for me . i am gonna follow this ,thanks for the lovely write up.
this is super.. I have been on the bottom of my priority list and often have to make an extra effort to take out some me time.. but its better now.. There used to be days when I would feel guilty for taking some time for myself instead of doing something got my family.. now I know how important it is to look after ourselves and not feel guilty for it