Sometimes saying “no” to others, is the sweetest way to say “yes” to yourself.
I’m kind of falling in love with this whole “getting older” thing. Don’t get me wrong, there’s plenty of sh*t that comes with it that I don’t love, like gray hairs & dry skin …… but, for the most part it’s pretty grande. In the last few years I have been leaning into truly listening to myself & recognizing my personal needs and boundaries. This is not something that comes naturally for “people pleasers”, which I have been the majority of my life.
Like many women, I have had a tendency to say yes to everyone and everything, in an effort to making sure everyone is happy. A fews years ago I started saying yes to myself more, and no to others more comfortably. Coincidentally this came at a time where I really started living a life of self love from a place deep within my soul versus focusing on my physical life and exterior world. I quickly realized how important my mental health was and how protecting my emotional freedom allowed me to soar to new heights of enlightenment & fulfillment. I commit to daily practices that fuel my passion and purpose. As a total bonus, this ultimately allows me to be a better person for everyone else.
What saying NO to others, and YES
to yourself can do for you:
- Time to read a book you’ve been intending to pick up
- Journaling
- Emotional peace
- Quiet time
- Snuggles with your loved ones
- Hot tea in the evening or your favorite libation
- Soothing, warm bath
- Meditation
- A much needed “slow down” to your day
- Intentional living
- Intimate time with your lover (or yourself)
- Binge on Netflix with a yummy snack
- A movie you’ve been excited to see
- Mental release
- A workout
- A refreshed mindset for the next day
- Time to focus on what you need
- Yoga
- Baking
- Crafting or creating
- Drawing, painting or other art
- Planning “you time” in your weekly planner
- Pinning recipes on Pinterest
- Play classic board games with your family
- A break from technology
- Creating a beautiful floral centerpiece
- Mini spa day…. think face masque, polishing nails, hair masque, etc.
- Organizing
- Daydream
- Essential oil aromatherapy (great recipes on Pinterest)
- Take a nap
- Laugh, smile & dance
- Reiki treatment
- Reflexology treatment
- Acupuncture treatment
- Get more sleep
- Surrender to yourself
- Make a bucket list of places you would like to visit
- Be still and know that everything will work itself out
- Watching YouTube videos on your interests & hobbies
- Completing a task on your “To-do” list that has been weighing on you
- Slipping into your favorite comfies
- Create a vision board
- Goal setting
- Listen to your favorite music
- Make a gratitude list either on paper or in your head
- Making a delicious meal or grabbing your favorite take-out
- Time in nature
- More time with your kids or spouse
- Stress & anxiety relief
- A massage
You might also like my post on MEDITATION, A beginners guide
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