how to love yourself
On March 25, 2010, I gave a lecture called “7 TIPS ON HOW TO LOVE YOURSELF.” Think about it. Who are you with 24 hours a day? If you are going to be with someone 24 hours a day, you really ought to LOVE them. No one would hang around with anyone for that amount of time that they didn’t like, right? So, here are some tips for you to help love yourself even more. There’s a free gift for you, too, at the end of the list.
Tip #1 – REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE ALREADY PERFECT
The key word is REMEMBER. We come into our life as perfect beings, but as we get older, we forget this fact. Remember that you are perfect, and that every moment is perfect. Even if it feels less than perfect, it is perfect at the time. You are perfect just as you are.
Tip #2 – STOP the NEGATIVE MIND CHATTER!
You can stop the negative mind chatter, I promise! Simply NOTICE your thoughts. For example, if you are running late for work and you are stopped by a traffic light, you might have a tendency to get angry and say to yourself, “I can’t believe this light! This light is always red! It’s out to get me! I hate this light! I’m going to be late to work. I will lose my job. I will lose my house. I will live in the gutter. I just might die!” Whoa! That is exhausting. It’s a traffic light. Notice your thought. “Oh, the traffic light is red.” That’s it. The mind chatter stops. No need to beat yourself up.
Tip # 3 – Make NO your FAVORITE WORD
When you say “NO” to others, you are saying “YES” to yourself. If you find yourself doing things because you think you should instead of because you want to, all those Yeses can take their toll. It’s okay to say “No.” Children have no problems saying “No,” right? Exercise your right to say “No.” It does not mean you are a bad person. It means you are putting yourself first.
Tip #4 – LOVE THE BABY
Here’s a wonderful exercise. Close your eyes and picture yourself holding a baby. You may even extend your arms as if you are really holding the baby. Feel the baby in your arms. Feel the love you have for the baby. Look down at the baby and notice that the baby is YOU. Continue to love the baby and let the baby know that you will always protect them, guide them, and never leave them. They are safe because you love them and nurture them. Do this for 21 days and watch your life change. As the baby is nurtured, you will notice that the baby grows up. Continue to love the child and let them know you will never leave them. As the child grows into adulthood, they will mesh with you. This is a great way to heal old wounds.
Tip #5 – PUT YOURSELF FIRST
When you take care of yourself, everyone around you will be taken care of. When you put everyone else first, your energy will become depleted. You first, then your husband, then your kids. You first, then your husband, then your kids. It should be your mantra. If you have children, always take care of your children’s mother. If you don’t have children, mother yourself.
Tip #6 – HONOR RECEIVING
If you are a giver, you must remember to receive. Receiving keeps the energy flowing so that giving and receiving are mutually reciprocated. If someone gives you a compliment, say “Thank you.” Receive, receive, receive.
Tip #7 – RECLAIM YOUR POWER
This is the most important thing. If you are giving away your power to others, you can suffer from low self-esteem or illness. By reclaiming your power you take your power back which will enhance your life, give you confidence, energy, and the impetus to move forward in a positive way. Based on a process by Robert Scheinfeld in his book Busting Loose from the Money Game, you can learn how to reclaim your power, and love yourself and your life even more. To hear the process and learn more about How to Love Yourself, please enjoy the FREE download of the 45 minute interactive lecture by clicking on the link below:
http://www.mediafire.com/?yu4t2ynnzx1
Harriette Knight is a Master Healer, Psychic-Medium, and Author of CHAKRA POWER! How to Fire Up Your Energy Centers to Live a Fuller Life. For life changing healing sessions, healing jewelry, and workshops, please visit www. HarrietteKnight.com or call 661-254-4747.
