8 Quick Ways to Practice Self-Love & Self-Care

by Farnoosh Brock www.prolificliving.com

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1. Start with Your Thoughts

1. Start with Your Thoughts

v You are NOT your thoughts.

v You do CONTROL your thoughts. With some practice!

v You can RE-TRAIN your mind.

v Create your own AFFIRMATIONS. v All is well. Trust the process of life. v I am safe. v I am exactly where I need to be.

2. Mind What You Drink

2. Mind What You Drink

v You can CHANGE your habits. It’s not too late.

v You can CARE for your body just with drinking more water.

v Listen MORE to the body and LESS to the emotional mind.

v Am I really thirsty for soda or water? v Do I really want a drink or just want to fit in? v Am I just bored or do I want this cup of

coffee?

3. Practice Deep Breathing

3. Practice Deep Breathing

v Deep breathing improves EVERY situation.

v You fill your lungs with air and your body with stillness. Pure love.

v You focus on the PRESENT moment and not the NEXT one.

v Starter deep breathing: v  In breath – 3 to 5 count v Hold – 2 count v Out breath – 3 to 5 count

4. Eat with Nutrition in Mind

4. Eat with Nutrition in Mind

v Eat to get nutrition, not as a response to emotions and thoughts.

v Always stop before completely full.

v Eat slowly, consciously, with intention.

v Be bold. Explore new foods with promising nutrition: v  Green Juicing, Green Smoothies:

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5. Move Your Body. A lot.

5. Move Your Body. A lot.

v Any chance you get, move your body.

v Movement creates motivation and purpose.

v Moving opens the flow of energy and creativity.

v Don’t make a fuss – just do it! v Move your shoulders.

v Go for a brisk walk. v Go up and down the stairs.

6. Stretch Your Muscles Daily

6. Stretch your Muscles Daily

v Stretching lengthens your muscles and prevents injury.

v Make a date – time & space - to stretch daily.

v Stretches bring you closer to your body.

v Learn new stretches – spice it up! v  Stretch on a yoga mat. v  Stretch with bands. v  Stretch on your chair or floor

v  10 Minutes: www.udemy.com/10minutes

7. Adopt Great Posture

7. Adopt Great Posture

v You can’t have low confidence with great posture.

v Practice great posture while sitting & standing & walking.

v Keep your distance from the computer!

v Do it daily so it becomes habit.

8. Challenge Yourself Just Right

8. Challenge Yourself Just Right

v Introduce new habits & ideas with a challenge.

v Never, ever, berate or punish yourself.

v Celebrate ALL progress during a challenge.

v Define your very own challenges: v  Staying off sugar for 1 week.

v  Going for a daily walk for 10 days.

v  Not complaining for 20 days.

v  Saying only kind things to yourself for 1 day.

Commit to integrating ONE of these 8 Ways into your life NOW.

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