A 2016 New Zealand study of 658 participants said, “finding ways to encourage everyday creative activities, not just masterworks of art, could lead directly to increased well being. People felt more enthusiasm and higher flourishing following days when they were more creative than normal.” Keep an accomplishments folder How to Love Yourself: 20 Ways to Start Loving Yourself Again 1. Let go of all your regrets and past mistakes As readers say, ‘from weight management to professional success,’ there is no aspect that is left untouched here.

This is not something that many of us get though. I know I did not for a long time; and I still struggle with it. Knowing it helps me to see and I can remind myself of this very thing. Having the confidence to know this and in yourself is the second, and extremely intense, chapter of the book. It’s okay to make necessary changes in your life if you’re not happy with the outcomes of your life anymore. You can’t love yourself if you’re not happy and proud of the life you’re living. Nobody deserves to settle for a life that they don’t want, and you shouldn’t either. It’s important to make necessary changes and know that it’s never too late to life the life you’ve always wanted. This will make you love yourself even more because this step requires taking accountability of your life and making a change in your life, which takes a lot of bravery and courage. 18. Build your self confidence Here’s what I discovered and experienced in my own life. “Our mind can play an important role in healing our body — or in staying healthy in the first place.” The Scientific American found evidence of this in their study, bringing validity to the mind-body connection. On the other hand, you could also make room for another journal- one that is completely dedicated to your negative and anxious thoughts. This is your form of release to any feelings of anxiety and worry that you may have. When you put all your anxious thoughts down on paper, it doesn’t seem as great as an impact compared to when you were just thinking it. Often times, when you write them down, it can calm your heart and help you to come to the realization that they’re all just irrational fears-they aren’t real. 14. Accept your flaws and mistakesIn a way, happiness in love is maintaining a paradoxical mix of full commitment and non attachment."

To receive benefit from affirmations, they must be stated in positive terms because the subconscious mind is not rational. If you say, I am not a failure, the mind only focuses on failure. From the books I’ve read on affirmations, another important point to make is to always state your affirmations in the present tense.

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