There are an infinite amount of reasons we smile. It may be a good afternoon spent with family, a birthday celebrated amongst friends, a cup of tea, reading a delicious novel, watching a fabulous film, taking a stroll in the garden, talking to your pet pig... Anything and everything. However something that hasn't been touched on before here on fieldswewander ... Loving yourself. Easier said than done, true. How often do we find ourselves becoming frustrated and overwhelmed because we feel we aren't perfect or even just enough because of the standards we see in society day to day? All too often.
Recently, I've begun doing things every single day that make me happy. Even though I am busy all day long, I make the time to do yoga, read a book, watch some Gilmore Girls or Gossip Girl (who's with me?), eat the snacks that make my mouth water, talk to someone I love, write in my journal or anything else that allows me to unwind. Little gestures you do for yourself to feel special and content are important.
Recently, I've begun doing things every single day that make me happy. Even though I am busy all day long, I make the time to do yoga, read a book, watch some Gilmore Girls or Gossip Girl (who's with me?), eat the snacks that make my mouth water, talk to someone I love, write in my journal or anything else that allows me to unwind. Little gestures you do for yourself to feel special and content are important.
You are all that you need to be. You were created to live every day with the soul you possess, the mind you use to think all of your own thoughts and the body that makes it possible for you to do as you please. You are incredible in every way and deserve to treat yourself with that mentality in mind!
Nourish your soul: take time to breathe and feel whatever emotions come across, if you are unhappy then you alone can find it within yourself to change that because you are strong.
Nourish your mind: listen to your favorite song or make your own music, light a candle, take a bath and make a list of all the ways you are proud to be who you are, have one of those much-needed conversations about life with someone who inspires or motivates you, go to a museum or learn more about a subject that fascinates you.
Nourish your body: remember that you only get one body so feed yourself well, do not shy away from trying new foods. If you want to cook but don't know how then you can always learn. Take yourself out to dinner (it gets easier after you do it the first time, promise!). Dress yourself comfortably and wear your clothes with confidence! If you prefer a touch of makeup or a curl in your hair, pamper yourself and do it because you feel good when you do. Regardless, you are beautiful.
We only have one lifetime to search for ourselves and love ourselves as best as possible.
Wander Girl,
Carolina
Nourish your soul: take time to breathe and feel whatever emotions come across, if you are unhappy then you alone can find it within yourself to change that because you are strong.
Nourish your mind: listen to your favorite song or make your own music, light a candle, take a bath and make a list of all the ways you are proud to be who you are, have one of those much-needed conversations about life with someone who inspires or motivates you, go to a museum or learn more about a subject that fascinates you.
Nourish your body: remember that you only get one body so feed yourself well, do not shy away from trying new foods. If you want to cook but don't know how then you can always learn. Take yourself out to dinner (it gets easier after you do it the first time, promise!). Dress yourself comfortably and wear your clothes with confidence! If you prefer a touch of makeup or a curl in your hair, pamper yourself and do it because you feel good when you do. Regardless, you are beautiful.
We only have one lifetime to search for ourselves and love ourselves as best as possible.
Wander Girl,
Carolina