Self Care Society

Affirmations are positive statements that we can use to change the dialogue in our mind, the way we think about ourselves and the world, and are a great manifesting tool. Most positive affirmations start with I am (though they certianly dont have to) and can be short or long. You can write a paragraph affirming something or just a word. Affirmation... s are used to intentionally reprogram your mind to think the thoughts that you want to be true for yourself. Affirmations are statements that you WANT to be true for you, even if you dont fully believe them yet. Just make sure your affirmations are always positive in nature. For example, instead of saying I am not lazy you would say I am energized, efficient, and productive. Our breath is our life force. It can help us to regulate our emotions, to bring us back into our bodies, and to ground ourselves when we are feeling chaotic and out of alignment. It is the act of consciously controlling our breathing to influence our mental, physical, and emotional states. There are many breathwork techniques and it can be as simple as paying attention. You can count your breaths in and out, take deep breaths into your body, or practice techniques like box breathing. Im a huge advocate for little wins. Setting ourselves up to celebrate our successes, feel like were doing a good job, and to notice even the smallest things about ourselves that matter. The more we celebrate, the more we have self love. The more we have self love, the easier it is to practice self care. Set yourself up for lots of little wins each day, and celebrate and savor them when they occur. Positive reinforcement will lead to positive action. Be sure you set yourself up for success with systems and accountability. Celebration can be simple like journaling about what you are proud of, what youve accomplished, and what you enjoyed. It can also be highlighted on a daily basis through checking boxes that make you feel good and accomplished when you do nice things for yourself. It is important as we grow and learn ...Read More