Love Yourself!

Written by Robyn Holder Robyn Holder

Published: 08 February 2017 08 February 2017

February is the love month, thanks to Valentine’s Day.  Whether you embrace or abhor this holiday, it could be a good time to practice some self-love! 

So much of how we feel about food and our health begins with our self-image, our thoughts, and the messages we naturally think about regarding our food and lifestyle choices. It can be tremendously beneficial to think positively about everything we do, yet this is one of the hardest things for many of our clients to do when they are attempting to make changes to promote their health.

So, for this month of February, love yourself! Be good to yourself!  Treat yourself kindly and with care!  Do this by taking a few moments to write down some positive affirmations – simple statements – that promote the wonderful person you are.  And, male readers – like many things revolving around Valentine’s Day – this isn’t a female centered idea.  You can do it, too!

Affirmations are simple, single thought statements that you say every day or several times a day.  You can write them down on index cards or Post-It notes and post them where you’ll see them.  You can keep them in a stack to read before you head out to work or home at the end of the day.  Or, you can read them as you start your day and end your day.  The key is to say them, repeat them, and believe in them.

Sound hard?  You bet it is!  Most of us don’t acknowledge ourselves and the amazing things we accomplish each and every day.  So, grab a pen, marker or even a crayon, and write a few things that promote wonderful you!  Here are some ideas to get you started:

I am a successful person!        I will not stumble - I'll keep moving forward!        I will reach my goals this week!        My hair looks great today!        I have a beautiful smile!        I take care of a lot of people and do an amazing job!

You get the idea.  There has been a lot of research on how we can influence our brain and our thinking.  Get used to telling your brain positive messages, and the rest of your body will love you for it!  If you need help with this, give us a call.  We think you are terrific!

To Your Vitality!