Oct 30, 2020
In the fall of 2008, having ended my marriage of 12 years, I finally turned inward and asked myself a very important question, “What do you really want out of life?” I knew that it was time to dig deeper and get clear on what that looked like and begin taking the action steps to creating it.
So, I embarked on a journey of discovery. I read every spiritual and transformational book I could get my hands on, I attended lectures, conferences, I took courses and started to make the necessary changes within that would lead me to the best version of myself.
It’s been 12 years since I began that journey and still find myself learning, expanding, and growing as a human being. I’m still committed to showing up each day as my best self. And, since life can be messy and at times challenging and difficult, I take care to have practices and intentions in place that help me stay on track.
Here are the ways I commit to being my best self, daily.
I know this may sound like it’s not such an important strategy but hear me out. I know that my morning sets the tone for my day. This is the reason I wake up extra early, so I have the time for my morning routine which includes making my bed.
Doing this simple act starts my day off with a win. A small one at that, but a win, nonetheless. In addition, it is my way of reminding myself that little things in life matter. When I get into my bed at night, it makes me feel good to see it looking so beautiful.
Another part of my morning routine involves a 20-minute meditation session. I love the quiet and the darkness of the house when everyone else is still sleeping — it makes my morning routine feel more like a ritual, a special time that’s just for me. This special time of solitude, stillness, silence, and centering at the start of my day has a big impact on my energy as well as how I respond to the events during my day.
The practice of gratitude is one of the foundations of my life. Being in a state of gratitude changed the way I saw life. By being more aware of the incredible abundance that is already present, I’ve created more joy and feel more connected. I know that practicing gratitude will do the same for you. It will truly influence the type of decisions you will make, the opportunities you will attract, and the overall type of day you will have.
Taking care of my body by providing it with the right nutrition and exercise is one of the ways I practice self-care. These days, I am taking the time to incorporate more green leafy veggies, lean sources of protein, and fresh fruits. I make it a part of my day to exercise because I know that it busts stress, boosts my mood, and elevates my energy level. And, when I feel good and look good, it just helps me show up each day with a little extra pep in my step.
Throughout the day, I do little energy check-ins (ECi’s) with myself. These help me bring awareness to the present moment, the energy that I’m putting out there, as well as the energy that I’m allowing. By checking-in with myself, I’m able to notice when I’m being hijacked by my thoughts and take action right away.
Part of my journey over the years has included cultivating more self-acceptance, self-compassion, and self-love. For me, it has been a journey of uncovering the old, negative beliefs within and replacing them with powerful, positive, and healing words that remind me of how much I love, “me.” Affirmations are a powerful tool that has profound effects and help reprogram our subconscious mind. My daily positive affirmations help me cultivate joy and provide guidance and comfort when I need it most.
One of my intentions at the start of 2020 was to find ways to connect with others in my life in a more meaningful way. As researcher and author, Brene Brown says, “We are hardwired for connection.” I have learned over the years that we develop relationships; we don’t “find” them. I have started nurturing my connections with a deeper intention by noticing the good in others, being more available, reminding them that they’re important to me and that I value them, as well as being compassionate and authentic. By cultivating connections with others, I also feel more connected to life in general.
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