Having a good relationship with yourself is “self-care” & a form of “self-love” that can help you embrace your strengths, expand your potential and acknowledge your imperfections. It allows you to know and make yourself better every single day, manage your mental & emotional contradictions, and have control over your temper, reactions & actions. Which can eventually improve your social, personal and professional relationships. It is one of the keys to living a happy life. However, it is not a cakewalk for many individuals to have a good relationship with themselves, especially when they are fighting silent battles with themselves, have depression, anxiety issues, insecurity, lack of confidence, past traumas, and failures and some just feel the urge to have their mental & physical state at their best, as there is always a room for improvement! Let’s understand how to have a good relationship with yourself.
1. Make time for yourself & do not wait for the validation of others. Nobody can help you until you help yourself!
2. Learn the art of letting go; everything that hurts- drains out your peace of mind and doesn’t support your growth.
3. Do not entertain negativity; it can be coming from anyone & any place- that isn’t contributing anything positive in your life.
4. Identify the toxicity relationships, set boundaries, and say No when it is needed. It is how you respect yourself & aid the relationship with yourself.
5. Be kind to yourself! Sometimes it Is you who is being too harsh on yourself, judging yourself with all those imperfections, but always remember if given to choose between being right and being kind, always choose to be kind.
If you have a deep urge that screams the “need for change” for your own better then it is high time that you take the right step & reach out for professional help.
