Making a concerted effort to be the ideal support person for yourself may yield surprising rewards.
Have you ever listed of the qualities of a really good friend? Steadfast. Non-judgemental. Compassionate. Confidential. Trustworthy. It's a dream list, isn't it? Perhaps it’s an ideal time to make the best friend you've ever had – YOU.
Befriending yourself
Here are some top tips when it comes to befriending yourself to ensure your self-care
Show up for yourself.
There are 365 days in a year or 8760 hours and life gets busy. What priority will you give to your life planning and learning? We often run on auto-pilot, yet reflecting on the who, what and why questions of life can lead to better choices and behaviours.
Switch on your curious brain.
Adopting any self-care approach requires motivation, investment and time. Be deliberate about your self-care actions and clear about your intention. If took better care of yourself, what would you gain? How will your self-care improve your longevity, happiness, career or relationships?
Do your research.
From yoga to yodelling, there are plenty of ways to improve your health and wellbeing. Explore new strategies and try them on for size, but also do your research to make an informed decision.
Be encouraging
Research tells us that identifying your strengths and building on your achievements is an excellent way to maintain mindset and motivation.