Having A Good Relationship With Yourself

Written By Colēgia

When it comes to our relationships we might put different priorities over which ones we value and the amount of time we dedicate to each. One of the most important relationships though is the one we have with ourselves since it affects so many things in our lives. Today we want to take a look at why that is and why it's worth the effort.

Creating A Better Outlook

The perspective we have is effectively the lens through which we view the world. It's all the more reason why we need to make sure we have a clear outlook so that we can best appreciate things as they are. One thing that helps with this is taking the time to engage with the world. We're social by nature and it's healthy for us to step outside of our comfort zone to interact with those around us. While technology does help us connect, it's not a replacement for being around others face-to-face. When we're actively involved with our environment, it's a lot easier to focus on being present which in turn can help us develop a better perspective.

“The perspective we have is effectively the lens through which we view the world.”

Being Comfortable With Where You Are

Oftentimes we might have a lot of ambition with our goals or the things we want for ourselves. This isn't a bad thing since we can use the motivation from that to propel us towards success. With that in mind, we still need to learn how to be comfortable with where we are regardless of which stage of life we're in. The reason for this is that it allows us to practice gratitude for our lives and all the good things we have in it at that point in time. Being happy for the people with us along with the wonderful experiences we've had are just a few easy ways to improve our relationship with ourselves.

“Oftentimes we might have a lot of ambition with our goals or the things we want for ourselves.”

Valuing Who You Are

All of us have experienced many things throughout our lives that have shaped us into the person we are today. There are a plethora of things that make us unique and it's good that we value ourselves for who we are. It's a form of self-care since it demonstrates that we acknowledge all the aspects about ourselves such as our feelings, self-worth, and overall sense of confidence. Self-betterment is a great goal to have but it needs to be tempered with an appreciation for who we are currently. Having a good relationship with ourselves requires us to take time to practice awareness since it allows us to change things. If we aren't happy with who we are it can serve as a great opportunity to ask ourselves why that is. If we find ourselves consistently angry for example we can take active steps to see how we can alleviate that. Likewise, if we're content with ourselves it can also be worth asking why to see how we can keep that feeling more sustainable.

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