Nurture Yourself
Article Written By Beverley
( Clairvoyant | Healer | Natural Medium )
Nurturing means caring for and protecting (someone or something) while they are growing. Nurturing ourselves is finding the sweet child within and giving them soothing comfort, reassurance, and warm, loving thoughts and wishes. It is about taking care of the internal emotional side of our being and learning self-compassion. Sometimes we do not treat ourselves very well. We break promises we made to ourselves, we do not care about what we eat, do not get enough sleep, become very self-critical. To make things worse, when we do not care about nurturing ourselves, we tend not to have many friends, because we usually treat others the way we treat ourselves. Taking care of yourself is never a selfish act, it is about seeking and nurturing internal validation. In order to live a good life, we must know that we are worthy of respect and love. We need to let go of other's expectations for our life, and release the painful memories. Caring about yourself starts when you listen to your soul in order to explore what it is telling you. We need to care for ourselves in order to find the better way to process all our feelings to counter-act the negativity we are exposed to, day after day. How you can nurture yourself. Avoiding stress by finding ways to relax, like meditation, yoga, getting a massage, taking a bath or walking outdoors; Living a healthier lifestyle: eating healthy foods, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and avoiding drugs and alcohol. Incorporating joy, spirit, and relaxation in your life. Try to journal about your experiences. Keeping a journal is a great way to learn about yourself, and discover how you really feel, in order to manage your stress in a healthy way. -Practicing good hygiene: Good hygiene is important for social, medical, and psychological reasons in that it not only reduces the risk of illness, but it also improves the way others view you and how you view yourself; -Surrounding yourself with positive people; -Setting healthy boundaries with others: Let people know what you want and do not want. Tell them what's okay for you and what is not. Paying attention to your sleeping routine; Trying to do something you enjoy every day, that might mean dancing, watching a favorite TV show, working in the garden, painting or reading; Be aware of what is happening outside, in the world around you, and inside, in your feelings and thoughts. Ask your inner child what he or she needs. Asking yourself about your inner needs, listening to your innermost thoughts and feelings, and then offering yourself warm validation is very important. When you make mistakes, talk to your inner child and calm him or her, while you also reassure. Practising mindfulness can also help you become more aware of your own moods and reactions. Remember that you are not defined by a moment, or period of time in your life, focus on the present moment and avoid revisiting your past all the time. Make time to discover your values, so you can live your life according to them. Nurture your spirit by contemplating and thinking about the greater meaning of your life. Focus on addressing any obstacles that are stoping you to live a better life, so you can find the path towards balance and healthy emotions. Remember that a few changes in your lifestyle choices will make a great positive impact in your health and wellbeing.
