It's so simple to forget about your own needs in the craziness of every day life. When you stop prioritising number one (that's your lovely self) not only do you suffer but you're also not functioning at your best and you may start to loose sense of who you are.
Here's 20 ways to make yourself your number one priority...
1. Make time for your head - Start setting aside time each day for your mental health, time time to reflect on your day and what's going on around you. Meditate, write a journal or go for a walk.
2. Listen to your body - Are you feeling run down? Are you having cravings? Are you aching? Only by tuning in to how you feel moment-to-moment can you truly take care of yourself.
3. Don't do anything that you don't want to do - Once you grant yourself the permission to refuse to do those things that don’t feel right to you, you also learn the difference between something that is merely inconvenient and something that is not true to who you are.
4. Stop saying "yes" and start saying "no" - It’ll change your life. When you take control of your decisions instead of letting others navigate your way for you, you take back your power and become happier.
5. Breathe - Just breathe. When you feel stressed or overwhelmed or scared, stop and mindfully slow your breath. It’ll slow your heart rate and calm your brain, and it literally only takes a couple of minutes.
6. Nourish your body - Most of us are not nearly mindful enough about what we are putting into our bodies, whether that be food, water, beverages, drugs and alcohol. There is a direct connection between the way you feel and what you are taking in. Pay attention to it and be good to yourself.
7. Nourish your mind - Give yourself affirmations daily and ditch the negative thoughts about yourself. Your self-talk is incredibly important. You can indeed change the patterns and make them positive instead of negative. It just takes some time and effort. You can’t help yourself if you’re speaking cruelly to yourself.
8. Sleep - Your body needs at least 8 hours of sleep every night in order to function and heal it's self properly.
9. Schedule in exercise - Don't make excuses. This is so important if you want to feel good.
10. Your needs should come before others - Being selfish isn't a bad thing. Own your needs and try and make sure they are met. That’s the only way you can truly prioritise your happiness.
11. You. Are. Enough - You're enough exactly as your are. Stop trying to be more. Appreciate your individuality. Celebrate it.
12. Induuuulge - What ever that means to you. Take time to do what you need to do to feel good.
13. Ask for help - There is no shame in needing the assistance of others once in a while – and you’ll be surprised how ready people are to give it. There is joy in helping others and there can be joy in receiving that help as well.
14. Don't let other peoples reaction get to you - One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is the realisation that you cannot control how others react to you. When you let go of this responsibility, it allows you to truly be who you are without fear or anxiety.
15. Believe in yourself - Yes, easier said than done. You can start by making it a priority to work on getting to a place where you truly do believe in yourself. Every little step in the right direction helps.
16. Be yourself - Give yourself the permission to be exactly who you are all the time and stop caring what other people think of you. Be free and open and alive! This makes you the priority instead of their opinions.
17. Try things that you want to - Instead of telling yourself you can’t do something – or listening to those who whisper doubt into your ear – just go on and try it. Don’t even think about it – just do it. You are capable of far more than you could ever know. Get out of your comfort zone.
18. Spread love - Random acts of kindness brings you and others around you happiness. Happiness begets happiness. Smile.
19.Trust your instincts - They’re there for a reason. If your gut tells you that something isn’t right for you, then take a step back and listen.
20. Chiropractic care - Make sure your nervous system is working correctly and that your brain and body can communicate properly.
Let me know if you have any other useful tips
