Half way through the 21-day self-care challenge!
Few things in life are more important than valuing ourselves. Yet maybe you heard messages when you were a child, such as “be humble. Nice girls don’t brag. Don’t be full of yourself. “ If you tune into your personal resources, you will have the inner belief and fortitude to handle the hurdles life inevitably brings.
Most women, even if they feel competent and strong, balk at the idea of actually recording their strengths in black and white. Today, challenge that early childhood programming by writing at least five things you love about yourself. Keep a note card nearby if the traits you want to claim don’t immediately come to mind. Tuck the card into your wallet or tape it on your mirror. Review it daily.
Today’s mantra: “I love me, with all my strengths and human faults.”
Copyright © 2010 by Ann Dunnewold and Diane Sanford, authors of Life Will Never Be The Same: The Real Mom's Postpartum Survival Guide.
