When was the last time you gave thanks for you?
In the hustle and bustle of our lives, we often forget about our most important relationship: ourselves. Most of us will thank other people for all the ways in which they contribute and support. But when was the last time you actually recognized yourself? The following article touches upon the importance of self-gratitude and how it can drastically improve our lives.
The Essence of Self-Gratitude
Self-gratitude — it may seem like a luxury, but there is an inherent power in valuing ourselves that promotes our well deserved ease. One of the things we can do is acknowledge our work and accomplishments that itself power us to self-esteemed persons who are more resilient. We have such battles every day requiring both courage and strength. It reminds us how we have beaten those obstacles and strengthens our self-love in the process.
Why You Should Thank Yourself
The benefits of self-gratitude are vast.
- Boosted Wellbeing: Recognizing your strengths and success areas can be an effective way to keep anxiety or depression at bay. By forcing yourself to reconsider what you have been able achieve can help generate a more positive attitude for life.
- Boost Your Drive: Acknowledging anything you have accomplished, big or small, will reinforce your motivation to keep improving. It is a little reward for validating the work that has been done.
- It can lead to better relationships with others: If you appreciate yourself, higher form of healthy relations are welcomed from other ends too. When you have good self-esteem, impedance where necessary and love others as well.
How to Grow Your Own Self-Gratitude
You can do this in tiny things, self-gratitude should fit within your routine of the day. Simple things one can start with
- Keep a Gratitude Journal Daily: Take time to write down 3 things you are grateful for about yourself. From acknowledging something you accomplished for the day or even a gesture of kindness towards someone else
- Reflect: Spend that mindful time once daily reflecting on your day. And Think About All You Did And How Hard It Was At Times, But Also What Made Your Heart Happy.
- Make affirmations – What are the statements that spotlight in your mind Try to repeat them everyday — it is a great way to remind yourself of your value and maintain an all-round pleasant self-image.
Conclusion
Thanking yourself may sound like a kind gesture, but in reality it is as necessary to your personal growth and emotional well-being. Now, please think when was the last time you actually appreciated yourself? Take every possible moment to validate your progress and self. And when you do, your motivation will grow stronger than ever before, and so will your relationships just as the wonderfully beautiful person that is within yourself. Do it now — thank you for being you!