Four ways to appreciate yourself

You would be surprised that sometimes paying attention to the beautiful things in our lives is very hard. Most of the time we focus on the ugly things and even the things we can’t do.

Self-appreciation is a way of encouraging yourself about previous work you’ve done, the achievements you have made, and how many hurdles you’ve crossed without burning out.

According to self-compassion.org, self-appreciation is when we feel good about ourselves, acknowledging that everyone has strengths and weaknesses.

It means appreciating yourself not because you are better than others but because everyone has good virtues in them.

Below are ways you should appreciate yourself.

• Buy gifts

A special way to appreciate yourself is to buy yourself gifts and things you’ve always wanted for yourself. This will help you deal with problems and challenges. 

You don’t have to buy expensive things if you are not financially capable. Just make sure you put a smile on your face.  You can take a short vacation, visit places, go on spa dates, and meet new friends. You can as well pat yourself in the back and hug yourself regularly.

• Be grateful for what you have

Appreciation starts with being grateful for everything you have no matter how small. Appreciate your body for being strong, your brain for being creative, and your heart for being calm and not anxious. Thank yourself for all that you have achieved. 

You can also practice gratitude journaling. This helps you to count all your blessings and be grateful. Be your cheerleader, even when no one is cheering you on.

• Celebrate your small wins

You don’t have to wait for big achievements before celebrating and appreciating yourself. Don’t wait for people to celebrate or appreciate you. Celebrate every milestone and little step taken and achieved.

• Accept who you are positively

The best way to appreciate yourself is to accept yourself for who you are. No one can appreciate you better than yourself. Embrace your imperfections, failure, and strive to be a better person without beating yourself up with negative words.

Forgive yourself for past wrongs and mistakes made genuinely. Pick out the lessons learnt to guide you as you forge ahead.

It is very important to appreciate yourself for sticking with you. No one would stay loyal to you other than yourself. Take time to appreciate yourself today intentionally. Hope you found this insightful.

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