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Expressing Your Thanks Can Be Meaningful in a Surprising Way
Over the weekend I purchased a beautiful piece of pottery from an artist at a craft fair. As the potter handed me the gorgeous ceramic pot, he looked me in the eye and said, "I appreciate you."
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This phrase is something we do not say enough—to others or to ourselves. Saying "thank you" expresses our gratitude, which is important. But expressing our appreciation conveys a stronger message: worth.
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Saying "I appreciate you" sends the message "I recognize your worth." It honors the value in a person for simply being.
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When you express appreciation for yourself, you build self-love. So this week, set an intention to appreciate your body and all it does for you, your mind for its ability to problem-solve, and your spirit for fueling you with energy and creating bonds with others.
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​And remember, I appreciate you.
Learn to Love Yourself More
Conquer self-hate with self-love
Ever notice how some people can just shrug off negative comments, while others become mired in them? What makes some folks seemingly immune to demeaning talk and others paralyzed by them?
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According to this School of Life video, "relating to the aggressor" is what keeps many people stuck in shame and low self-worth. Why? There may be many reasons, but this video lists a history of learned behavior in one's past: a teacher calling you stupid, a parent calling you lazy, a bully picking on you.
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These mean words and acts by others may have created a cavern of self-hate within you—and you may not even realize it.
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But there is an antidote: being your own best friend. Send a kind message to yourself every day: I can do this! I am enough! Look at all that I accomplished today! Making mistakes helps me learn! I am on my team! I am lovable! I deserve joy! ​
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And then send a kind message to someone else. Watch this animated 7-minute video to learn more about the roots of self-hatred and how to overcome it.
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"For some reason, we are truly convinced that if we criticize ourselves, the criticism will lead to change. If we are harsh, we believe we will end up being kind. If we shame ourselves, we believe we end up loving ourselves. It has never been true, not for a moment, that shame leads to love. Only love leads to love." —Geneen Roth​
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The Benefits of Visualization
Discover the power of mental rehearsal
You’re probably familiar with the old saying, “Seeing is believing.” Well, it’s this adage’s simple concept that’s at the core of a powerful form of mental exercise called visualization. This practice isn’t just for casual daydreamers, though. Top athletes and successful entrepreneurs do it to reach their goals, and you can too.
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Visualization simply involves creating mental images of the things you want. It’s using your imagination to walk yourself through various scenarios as if rehearsing them.
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Visualization puts you in the right mindset to overcome life’s challenges and accomplish your dreams. It works because the mind can’t tell the difference between what is real and what isn’t with repeated practice.
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A regular visualization practice can help you gain confidence, decrease anxiety, enhance performance, speed up healing, and more. To learn about other benefits of visualization, read my full blog post.
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13 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Ignore an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders put 28.8 million Americans in danger
Despite so much readily available information about eating disorders, many people still mistakenly believe that the symptoms are a lifestyle choice. The truth is that under-diagnosing and putting off seeking treatment can lead to the worst-case scenario: death.
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If you are struggling with symptoms of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder, reach out to a therapist, registered dietitian, or medical doctor for help to recover and begin to develop healthy eating habits—even if you’re feeling ambivalent about recovery.
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Eating disorders can lead to medical problems and can interfere with relationships, prevent people from leading meaningful lives, and get in the way of dealing with our painful, underlying emotions. Learn more reasons why you shouldn't ignore your—or a loved one's—symptoms by downloading the full article.
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