“You’re worthy simply because you exist.”
–Terri Cole
When we talk about self-care and self-love, there are so many ideas and examples of ways in which we can take care of ourselves, embrace who we are, and keep our own cup full so that we can share out of our overflow with others.
Giving yourself some TLC:
Emotionally
Taking time for grief
A hot bath
A good book
Physically
A walk in nature
Yoga
A Massage
Spiritually
Quiet time
Prayer time
Taking time to journal dreams and messages
Chanting
Mentally
Meditation
Body, Mind and Spirit
Aromatherapy
Reiki
Out of all the ideas I’ve read about or practiced (we are probably all familiar with at least some of these acts of self-care and love), I never considered the act of receiving compliments and praise as one of them.
How do you talk to yourself?
How do you talk about yourself?
What do others compliment you on?
When we deflect a compliment, we do not take responsibility for the work, talent, and effort we have put into our successes. We deny our own value. We belittle our own worth.
A compliment is like being given a beautifully wrapped gift. – Terri Cole
We receive the gift by saying, “Thank you!”
When our response to a compliment is to deny its merit, it is like throwing the gift down and stomping on it. –Terri Cole
Do you deflect compliments by putting yourself down?
For example:
“That is a beautiful painting!”
“Yes but, I messed this part up.”
“Someone else can’t love you enough to create self-love. It’s only you that can take the actions that will create a good relationship with yourself… and true self-love creates self-esteem.”
–Terri Cole
It’s an inside job 🌟
Cover photo by Allie Smith
Article photo by Christin Hume
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