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Five Steps to a More Confident You |
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Articles, How-To's and Interviews -
Spirit and Spa
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Written by Gail Miller B.A.
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Why
on earth are we so tough on ourselves? So many of us feel worthless, compare
ourselves unfavorably with others and fall for the media images of "perfect"
people we are bombarded with every day and week. So, how can we raise
our self esteem and boost our own body images? Here are a few tips:
Pamper Yourself
Many of us spend so much of our time looking after and nurturing others,
there's no time left for ourselves. Try to set aside an hour a week
for a lovely aromatherapy bath. Give yourself a manicure or pedicure.
Even just putting aside time to read a book or do nothing makes us
feel that we are worth something too. If you want to go the whole
hog, book a treatment at the hair salon, have a facial or a massage. Don't Say
- Do
"I really ought to go to the gym". "I should really stop smoking".
Stop saying and do it. STARTING NOW. Don't put off those shoulds and
oughts one minute longer. Life's too short. Healthy Body,
Healthy Mind
Regular exercise can boost physical and mental health. Why not put
on your favorite CD and dance round the lounge. You may feel a little
silly at first, but you will enjoy it, and it will do you good too! Follow Your
Dream
Did you always want to paint, but never got around to it / family
commitments inhibited it / you never seemed to find the time for it?
Maybe you wanted to work with animals, but as your life progressed
you needed money so took any job which came along and enabled you
to pay the bills. Do you always regret not joining that amateur dramatics
club? Well, now is the time to revive those dreams. Your confidence
soars when you do what you REALLY want to do. Don't let excuses get
in the way. Find a way to follow your dream. Just Say No
Do you often feel just like a doormat? Do friends, acquaintances and
even family walk over you? If so, try saying "no" sometimes. If you
are already over stretched why should you take on even more responsibility?
Are you afraid people will dislike you if you refuse to accommodate
them? Well that's bad luck. Just try saying no next time you really
don't want to do something. You will be amazed at how empowered you
feel.
Reprinted with permission
http://www.gailmiller.com
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