How to Support and Encourage Yourself
Be proud of yourself., Try being your own best friend., Keep a good sense of humor!, Spend some time on a hobby. , Reach out to others who can encourage you. , If you can get out some, then think about what encourages you., Exercise!, Eat good...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Be proud of yourself.
Whether it is because of a small accomplishment or just life in general, you have to believe in yourself.
If self esteem is an issue for you, try therapy or do some research on the subject.
You can't encourage yourself if you don't like yourself. -
Step 2: Try being your own best friend.
Talk to yourself like you would to a friend who needed motivation.
Say things like "I know it's hard but you can do it," or, "By this time tomorrow, it will be all done."
It helps tremendously! ,,, Many people find that doing things for others helps their own problems feel smaller, or at least it gets the problems off their mind for a little while. , Walk outside or on your treadmill, ride a stationary bike, do yoga.
You can choose the kind of class you'd feel most comfortable in, or you can practice yoga at home with music of your choice.
The stretching and de-stressing techniques are excellent.
Or you can jog, or belly dance, or whatever feels wonderful to your body.
Just 15, 30, or 45 minutes a day will help your metabolism, which in turn helps your mood. , Add fresh foods and whole grain foods; go organic on some things if you would like to. , Whatever kind of music lifts your spirits, play that for yourself.
You can keep a radio or stereo on so that you can hear it in the background wherever you are. -
Step 3: Keep a good sense of humor!
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Step 4: Spend some time on a hobby.
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Step 5: Reach out to others who can encourage you.
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Step 6: If you can get out some
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Step 7: then think about what encourages you.
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Step 8: Exercise!
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Step 9: Eat good food!
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Step 10: Play music!
Detailed Guide
Whether it is because of a small accomplishment or just life in general, you have to believe in yourself.
If self esteem is an issue for you, try therapy or do some research on the subject.
You can't encourage yourself if you don't like yourself.
Talk to yourself like you would to a friend who needed motivation.
Say things like "I know it's hard but you can do it," or, "By this time tomorrow, it will be all done."
It helps tremendously! ,,, Many people find that doing things for others helps their own problems feel smaller, or at least it gets the problems off their mind for a little while. , Walk outside or on your treadmill, ride a stationary bike, do yoga.
You can choose the kind of class you'd feel most comfortable in, or you can practice yoga at home with music of your choice.
The stretching and de-stressing techniques are excellent.
Or you can jog, or belly dance, or whatever feels wonderful to your body.
Just 15, 30, or 45 minutes a day will help your metabolism, which in turn helps your mood. , Add fresh foods and whole grain foods; go organic on some things if you would like to. , Whatever kind of music lifts your spirits, play that for yourself.
You can keep a radio or stereo on so that you can hear it in the background wherever you are.
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Frances Chavez
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