1. Understand why you need to be your own best friend first.
No one knows you better than you. Your thoughts lead to your feelings which then lead to your actions.
No one sees your thoughts, feelings and actions before you do.
No one judges you, suffers because of or feels good because of these thoughts, feelings and actions before you do.
You carry the weight of the world you create on your shoulders.
You are able and capable of dealing with anything.
You don't need to depend on external factors to help you through your moods and your days.
2. Understand that you are a powerful being.
You're the first recipient of the energy you give out to the world. This energy is born inside you and is powerful. Be the first to receive this energy in the right frame of mind. If you nurture this energy like you would be if you were supporting a friend, everything that stems from it will be and do you good. Root for your good by treating your energy preciously.
3. Every thought can be used to your advantage, grab the chances that are constantly coming your way, because thoughts are constant.
Sit down and relax and get your thoughts back to your inner being or your centre. Remember the 'Happy place' or 'Happy thought' that got you through your worst moments. We all have one or more that we can use. Enjoy this memory by reliving the images that flash through your mind. Remember the feeling of having overcome the previous problem in your past. You surely felt 'Relief' back then when that happened. Breathe in the relief you felt back then and relive the relief in your breath, your mind and in every inch of your body.
4. Build your bank balance of positive thoughts.
Think good thoughts and encouraging thoughts throughout your day. Maybe keep set times to do so. While you take a shower, while you smell your coffee, while you stand in a line somewhere. Think about them so many times that when a negative thought comes in, you have a ready stock of positive thoughts that can be used to pull one out at any moment. Like a savings account that can be opened at any time money is needed to overcome a difficulty.
5. Use your imagination to help you.
Start small. Say or feel something nice about yourself every time you can. Remember this every time you criticize yourself. Every time you say or think something positive about yourself, try to visualize something that represents growth. Like see a new leaf appear on a plant or a page of a book being turned or a rainbow appearing in a rainy sky or a wave hitting a beach. This visual habit can make you remember that you do appreciate yourself more and more. Every time you say or feel something negative, put a coin into a box. If the box fills up, you need to donate the money to a good cause and then tell yourself how generous you are. You get it. You need to turn every opportunity to make something negative into something positive.
6. Start noticing and noting when things work out for you.
You will see the more positive you think, you will be less stressed and less angry. You will find that your child's behaviour changes towards you. You will get along better with your spouse or your parents. Going to work, if difficult, will be more bearable. Everything that's working out for you needs to be talked about. Tell your family that you notice that your days are better. If alone, write down what's changing. Invest in planting the seeds of change in your daily life.
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