Top 10 Things to Say to Yourself

What have you been thinking about lately?  How amazing and talented you are?  Or have self-judgments been sneaking in?
 
What if you could find new ways to get out of your way and powerfully create the life you desire?  And, what if you laughed a bunch while doing that?

o Would you like to drop the gunky junk that no longer works?
o Is it possible to expand our ability to make powerful, JOY filled choices?
o Let’s create more ease and drop the stress! 

Check out these Top 10 Loving Things 
YOU could say to yourself everyday.
 

Often the things we say to ourselves we wouldn’t even think of saying to another person. We blame, shame, call names of the meanest sort, nag, belittle and bully ourselves through self-talk. Why do we do this??

What if, instead, we were gentler with ourselves, asked ourselves questions and listened to the responses. What if we treated ourselves as we treat a best friend, someone we love dearly?
 
1. What do I feel?
Asking ourselves what we feel can help  identify emotions. Then, ask: Is this mine?  Listening for the response and releasing any emotions or feelings that may NOT be yours is a great way to lighten up quickly.
 
2. What do I need?
A need is different from a want. Whereas a want states a desire (or lack), a need is usually a statement about nurturing. Pay attention to your needs, they’re about caring for yourself. Start by saying stuff such as I need to take a break. Don’t overdo yourself!

3. Good job
Congratulate yourself on a job well done whether it’s mowing the lawn, writing a poem, dropping judgment or cleaning the bathroom. Give yourself a pat on the back. Great job!!!

4. I apologize
Saying “I’m sorry” for all the wrongs we have done ourselves can be the first step in healing.  Would you be willing to be much gentler with yourself now?

5. Let’s play!
Lighten up and be playful. Listen to what comes up when you suggest play. What makes you feel playful and joyful again?

6. Breathe
Reminding ourselves to breathe helps relieve tension, gives us that moment we sometimes need to center and ground ourselves. Inhale! Exhale..

7. I forgive you
Sometimes it’s easier to forgive others than to forgive ourselves. Yet, to  move on, often means we have to forgive ourselves.

8. Let go
Releasing worries, resentments, anger, fears loosens the grip of resistance and makes room for growth. Shake it off! Laugh at yourself once in a while.

9. Be present
Staying present, being aware of the physical, acknowledging the moment, this is when we are truly alive.

10. I’m grateful for you
 We say it to others; why not say it to ourselves. Say it again.
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Let’s find ways to break limiting patterns as we explore the power of perception and choice.
 
Say these things to yourself and listen to what YOU want. Laughter is the best medicine!
 
enJOY,
Maureen McNamara