Our primary relationship in life is with ourselves. No one else
goes through every experience in life with us. We are our one permanent
companion, yet we are often our worst critic. To remind ourselves of our
magnificence, we can do this exercise: "Five Things I Like About
Myself."
Begin by writing down at least five things that you like about yourself. This
is not the time to be modest. If you are having trouble coming up with a
total of five items, you know that this exercise can really benefit you. Be
sure to include more than your physical attributes on your list, since our
bodies are only part of who we are. If you are still struggling with what to
include on your list, think of what you like about your favorite people,
because these traits are probably qualities that you possess too. Another way
to complete your list is to think of five things you don't like about
yourself and find something about these traits that you can turn into a
positive.
Continue this process for a week, thinking of five new things you like about
yourself each day. At the end of the week, read the list aloud to yourself
while standing in front of a mirror. Instead of looking for flaws to fix,
allow the mirror to reflect your magnificence. You may feel silly about
standing in front of a mirror and reading aloud a list of your admirable
attributes, but it might just bring a smile to your face and change the way
you see yourself. Remember, it is when you feel the most resistant that this
exercise can benefit you the most. Because we are constantly looking at the
world, instead of looking at ourselves, we don't often see what's magnificent
about ourselves that others do. When we take the time to experience ourselves
the way we would experience someone we love and admire, we become our best companion
and supporter on life's journey.
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