Valuing Ourselves

Written By Colēgia

Self-love and understanding that we matter are crucial for our well-being. Sometimes it can feel like life is moving at an incredibly fast pace. We have responsibilities, social circles, and goals we're trying to reach. Along the way, we need to stop and remember to value ourselves in the process since it's ultimately our life. Today's post is a reminder that no matter what you're going through, you need to love and value yourself.

Putting Ourselves First

One of the hardest things to do at times can be putting our own needs first. Some people are naturally much more empathetic than others and it can result in denying our happiness to make someone else feel better. Something to keep in mind though is that the world is in a much better place when we are able to take care of ourselves first. The reason for this is that when we're taken care of, it's a lot easier to be able to see things in a positive light. Valuing ourselves involves being aware of our health. Being in a calm frame of mind allows us to make decisions much more easily since we aren't preoccupied with multiple things at once. When the mind has time to be still, things that we initially thought were challenging can become effortless.

“One of the hardest things to do at times can be putting our own needs first.”

We Deserve Time Too

Time is the most important resource we have. It's something that we willingly give to others in many different situations. It's important to recognize that we deserve time too. A great example of this is taking a self-care day or even a week of doing things that you genuinely want to do. This can help retrain our minds to value both our time and ourselves more in the process. It's a gradual mindset shift that comes with being okay with whatever route you choose to go as far as relaxation. Rest and relaxation represent a substantial portion of our lives and we can only do that when we're able to proactively make the space to do so. Sometimes we might have to set boundaries with our time and that's okay. Valuing ourselves means valuing multiple areas of our lives and that includes the time we spend.

“Time is the most important resource we have.”

Focus on Empowering Yourself

Personal power within your own life is important. One of the biggest things that contributes to this is having a sense of choice. It can be something as simple as choosing what type of shoes you want to something as complex as what you want to major in. Making your own opportunities to empower yourself is crucial since it can make you happier as a result. Meditation or going for a relaxing walk can work wonders since they help you address your thoughts along with being good for you physically. Balance is the key thing here since empowerment is often a result of the different areas of your life being in harmony simultaneously. We each have our own story to tell along with our own lives that matter which is all the more reason why we need to value ourselves.

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