1) Carve out time to do what you love
2) Love yourself physically and emotionally
3) Practice gratitude
“Be grateful for what you already have while you pursue your goals. If you aren’t grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you would be happy with more”)
-Roy T Bennet
4) Set boundaries
Boundaries are limits you set for yourself that determine what you will or won’t participate in.
- Just a heads-up, this can be uncomfortable in the beginning.
- Make a promise to yourself to stick to your boundaries.
P.S. No is a complete sentence.
5) Pay attention to your Inner and Outer voice
Inner Voice: the voice in your head
Outer Voice: what comes out your mouth
6) Enjoy and Appreciate your Journey. Past, present, and future. Love the process.
7) Have fun. Laugh. Smile. Do this often!
A Family that laughs together stays together
8) Be gentle and Forgiving of Yourself.
9) Connect With Others Who Are Living at the Level You Want to Live At.
10) Love Learning and Unlearning. Have a Growth mindset in as many areas of life as possible.
11) Limit Social Media
12) REST
- In the latest Psychological Association report, 77% Americans are experiencing psychological symptoms. Money and work are reported the leading causes of stress.
13) Have a Creative Outlet
14) Get outdoors.
Humans feel the most grounded and connected to themselves in the woods. If you don’t, chances are, it was learned. Probably passed to you. Give the outdoors a chance. You don’t have to climb a tree. Take a stroll. Notice. The birds. The foliage. The fresh air. The sounds. Nature fuels our soul.
15) Serve others in whatever way fit your lifestyle.
16) Have a purpose. Know your why. (Why you care to wake up?)
The opposite of depression is purpose.
17) Set some goals. Start Small.
18) Practice being present.
19) Declutter your mind and space.
20) Be intentional about how you spend your time and who you spend your time with. Time is a nonrenewable resource!!
21) Try your best to stop judging others and yourself.
22) Keep a prayer journal. A prayer journal inspires your spiritual growth and flames your faith.
23) Be open to self-discovery. Life is not about FINDING yourself. It is about CREATING yourself.
24) Take risks. Accept that no one gets it right the first time. It is OK to make mistakes. It is OK to be wrong.
25) Focus on belonging (being accepted for who you are) instead of fitting in (changing who you are to be accepted).
Once you are intentional about loving yourself, you will see your love vibrate outward and spread to those around you more effectively and more beautifully!