CONFIDENCE BEGINS WITH SELF-CARE
Esteem = noun: respect and admiration
Therefore, self-esteem means SELF respect and SELF admiration.
And Confidence is linked to your Self-Esteem.
Yes, it really is ok to like, respect and admire yourself! In fact it is the only path to true Self-Confidence.
What better way to show yourself respect than by listening to your body's needs?
Here are 33 different self-care acts to start showing your body some respect and admiration
Rest Your Body:
Go to bed early
Take a nap
Have a duvet day
Wake up naturally–without an alarm clock
Sleep in the pitch black
Turn off all devices at night
Nourish Your Body:
Be fully present when you eat
Cook from scratch
Take a multi-vitamin
Drink fresh juices/smoothies
Eat when you feel like it–not by the clock
Buy something delicious from a farmer's market
Drink 2 litres of water daily
Connect With Nature:
Walk bare foot in the grass
Go for a picnic
Sit outside and watch the clouds go by
Go to the beach
Swim in the ocean
Gently Move Your Body:
Stretch
Go to a yoga class
Rebalance with pilates
Swim
Dance
Go for a gentle bike ride
Go to a spa for the day
Pamper Your Body:
Have a massage
Get a new hair cut and/or colour
Have a manicure and pedicure
Take a hot shower
Put on a homemade face mask
Slather on gorgeous body lotion
Soak in the bath with soft music and candles
Body brush
Which of these can you incorporate into the coming week? What is your favourite way to take care of your body? What else is on your list?
Until next time, take care of yourself.
Emma xx
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