We all make mistakes.
Unfortunately, not all of us are as good at forgiving ourselves.
Thankfully, I discovered a way around this: self-compassion.
Allef Vinicius
Think kindly of yourself
Have you ever stopped and listened to the thoughts you have about yourself?
Chances many of them arent that complimentary.
Most of us a highly critical and judgmental, never more than towards ourselves.
Allef Vinicius
And yet you wouldnt dare speak to another person the way you speak to yourself.
So how about throwing a little more kindness your way.
Youre doing your best, and your best is good enough.Love yourselfby speaking kindly to yourself.
Forgive yourself
We all make mistakes.
Unfortunately, not all of us are as good at forgiving ourselves, or others, for thosemistakes.
If youre someone that tends to hold grudges, it could be that you struggle to forgive.
Let yourself off the hook.
Be there for yourself
Life doesnt always work out the way you want.
When those times come around, be there for yourself.
Allow yourself to feel whatever emotions and feelings are arising.
Love yourself by being there for yourself.
Wrap your arms lovingly around yourself and literally hold yourself.
Give yourself a gentle squeeze.
Hold yourself like you would a loved one who is feeling sad or lonely or broken hearted.
Love yourself by wrapping your arms around each other and holding yourself.
Romance yourself
Now lets face it youre smart, funny and as sexy as all get out!
Its time you got out there again.
Not with someone else, but with yourself.
Treat yourself to a fancy dinner.
Or lunch, if that feels more comfortable.
Order a glass of wine.
Indulge in some dessert.
Get your sexy on.
To love yourself means getting a little romantic with yourself.
Laugh at yourself
When was the last time youlaughedso hard you snorted?
Thats because something not-so-funny happens to us as we mature.
We become a little less playful and a lot more serious.
Even the research tells us that the older we get, the less we laugh.
Its time to prove those academics wrong.
Look for the funny and chances are youll find it.
To love yourself means to laugh at yourself, preferably to the point where you snort.
Celebrate yourself
When was the last time you saluted yourself just for being you?
Life aint always easy.
It takes guts to keep your head up during the hard times.
It takes courage to stand up again after a fall.
It takes perseverance to show up again in the face of failure.
But youve done it, time and time again.
So, what are you waiting for?
To love yourself means to celebrate all that youve done, but more importantly, all that youve endured.
