When was the last time you took a moment to celebrate yourself? If you struggle with this notion, you aren’t alone. Congratulating or celebrating the self is often seen as arrogance, but actually, it’s at the heart of self‑love, which activates the soul and helps you hear your inner joy.
How can you celebrate yourself every day?
Here are some examples:
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List your daily accomplishments.
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Give yourself healthy rewards for things you have done well.
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Congratulate yourself on your strengths.
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Identify ways you are accomplishing your soul’s purpose.
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Find joy in the best moments of your day.
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Don’t wait until you’ve reached your goals to be proud of yourself. Celebrate every step along the way.
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Spend one minute every day celebrating your life.
Now add some of your own suggestions...
Exercises for you to try:
- I love myself - write down a list of all the things you love about yourself
- I am a beautiful butterfly, I am free... - this exercise is useful to do with the young people you work with as a way of helping them to connect to themselves, and as part of their creative process.
