Practice self-love by: (a) caring for my health, (b) taking responsibility for my life, and (c) respecting myself.

i am literally stuck in the past and clinging to some one who is moved forward in his life.i wana forgive myself and accept my falacies and just move forward 2 years ago

I’ve been trying to beat myself up for some mistakes that I’ve made over the past two years recently, but I’ve stopped myself almost immediately so that’s progress. I think I’ve learned to treat myself with a bit of respect – no differently than I would treat someone else. I am also doing better in terms of taking care of my health and taking responsibility for my own life. So…I think I have achieved what I set out to do here – and it feels great. 3 years ago

I’m doing better with exercise. For the past week, I’ve gone for a walk four or five days. That is great progress. I know it will be more difficult once I start back to work, but I’m sure I can work something out. The company I work for even has a gym (small) on site. 3 years ago

And I’ve been thinking that my family hasn’t been around enough or my sister-in-law hasn’t fulfilled promises, but you know what? I’m responsible for my own happiness – not them. I need to take care of this situation myself, not sit around waiting for others. 3 years ago

• Take a 20 minute walk.
• Drink plenty of water. 3 years ago

Well, kind of. I am still eating a bit better than I was three or four weeks ago, but now I’m drinking more coffee each day. I’m also not eating fruit like I should.

Honestly, right now, I’m just too tired to care. I am not going to beat myself up over this but I am going to make a point of getting more sleep even if it costs my free time in the evenings. I have GOT to take better care of myself. 3 years ago

I’m focused on eating better these days. I eat more fruit, more vegetables. I still eat things I probably shouldn’t and in quantities that I should cut back, but I’m working on my diet.

I’m also trying to get more sleep. And drink more water. I feel better when I do both of those things.

I’ve been working on the job front, though less the past few days as i settle into a new place. I actually had a call today about something, but it didn’t work out. Still, at least it was a response – someone out there was interested in talking to me.

I’ve been feeling bad about our situation, like a failure. Add to that that I’m not continuing in school right now and that I don’t know when I’ll be able to go back, and my attitude has been sinking lately. I’ve got to focus more on my strengths and the things I do well. I need to get up, dust myself off, and move on. I can’t let this eat at me anymore. 3 years ago

I’ve decided that I need to get things moving in my life. I’ve been waiting for my husband and he’s depressed and procrastinating. So. Why am I still waiting? That is indeed the question. So, tomorrow morning, I am going to get up and get moving. I’m going to get my resume out there and posted for the new area and start really intensifying my look for a new job. He can catch up to me, if he choses. 3 years ago

I am cutting back on the things that I need to cut back on (i.e., comfort foods and sweets, etc) and adding more of what I need to to my diet (i.e., fruits and vegetables). I’ve indulged myself a bit lately, and overdone it, I’m afraid. Still, no sense beating myself up over it – I just need to dust myself off and keep moving.

Speaking of moving – there needs to be more of it in my life. I need to work at ways at moving around more and not being so LAZY. Who knows – might help the depression a bit as well! 3 years ago

I figure if I take better are of myself, it will help me sleep better and feel better overall. I’m trying to get back into basic routines, healthwise. I really want to do this, since the last thing I need is to get sick or have health issues in any way! 3 years ago

I really need to work harder on this. Things are just so stressful right now. I need to refocus, but I’m having a hard time of it. Still, I know I would feel better if I would (a) get more sleep, (b) eat better, and© get more exercise. It is just SO HARD to get motivated right now. 3 years ago

Caring for my health: I am not doing as well as I should be doing on this. I’m too tired, I’m not exercising regularly, and I’m not sleeping as well as I should. I have got to do better; I am sure it would help my stress level!

Respecting myself: I think I am doing much better with this; I’ve started drawing lines with family members who don’t treat me well. 3 years ago

Well, I have stood up for myself on several occasions and set some boundaries with my family. I let them know when I simply had reached the point I couldn’t deal with any more pressure. They did what I asked and backed off without a problem.

I’m doing better about getting more sleep, thanks to my daughter sleeping a little better and thanks to some naps. Unfortunately, I am not eating as well as I should and I’m not flossing much either, so I need to keep working on this. In addition, I’ve gotten out of the habit of exercising. That too needs work.

I am working harder on the job situation; I had two interviews this week and I sent out more resumes. We’ll see how this goes and how it impacts my family life. At least I’m trying to do what I can to make our situation better, financially. 4 years ago

This year, I intend to work on (a) by exercising, flossing, eating better, and getting more sleep. I intend to work on (b) by facing my responsibility in the relationship problems I’m having and for the current job situation I’m in, among other things. I intend to work on© by respecting myself enough to stand up for myself, to express myself to those around me when they upset me, and by treating myself more kindly. 4 years ago

I went out for the afternoon with friends for the first time in months and months (possibly six, since my daughter was born). It was absolutely fantastic and I suddenly feel lighter, as if some of the weight of the worries I’ve been bearing has suddenly shifted off of me a little. It’s amazing what such a simple thing can do for a person’s spirits! 4 years ago

I realized today, as I was having a wonderful visit with my father and stepmother, that it is time (long past, actually) for me to let go of the hurt from my childhood. My father is making a fairly good effort to see my children as often as he can, considering he lives a fair distance away. I didn’t see him much growing up and that hurt, but I think I have to let that go. I’m an adult and he’s an adult, and it is time to move past it all. I am glad that he wants to see me and that he wants to see his grandchildren. I’m responsible for the fact that I’ve held on to the hurt this long; what happened then is done and gone. The pain should be as well, especially as he has tried to make up for it. I’m responsible for holding on to the pain; now, I’m going to let it go. 4 years ago

There are several things that I need to either get back into a regular habit with or start doing:
(a) I need to start exercising again. That would also help with the stress.
(b) I also need to take at least 20 minutes a day for myself for peace and quiet and not helping someone else with something.
(c) I need to recognize when I need a five minute break and take it! 4 years ago

I need to work on this a bit too, I’ve begun to realize. There are things I’ve held onto from my past and I need to (a) stop blaming others, (b) accept my part in things, and© change what needs to be changed or move on in some fashion. 4 years ago

I realize my parents/family really want to help; that’s why they’ve been offering advice, whether I wanted it or not. However, I need to recognize that I know myself and the situation better than they do. I need to respect my instincts and ideas, rather than just rushing out to do as they say. Sometimes their ideas are more harmful (unintentionally) than they know. I need to trust and respect myself; I can always ASK for advice when I need it, or if I need it. 4 years ago

I realize now that I do have to set some boundaries with my stepfather. I have to respect myself enough to tell him when he’s being hurtful and when his behavior at least toward me is unacceptable. I’d love to tell him when his behavior toward my mother is unacceptable but I think she’s got to handle that one. (No, it isn’t physical abuse, but it is unacceptable to me.) 4 years ago

I have renewed my focus on taking better care of myself recently, and I’ve started eating more fruits and vegetables, drinking more water, flossing, and getting more exercise.

In terms of respecting myself, I’ve started exploring who I am and what I really want. I’ve listened to people around me all my life, but I finally realized that I’m a better judge of what’s good for me and what I should do with my life than outsiders (even family). I’ve finally decided to listen for my opinion and respect it! 4 years ago

I just realized that I need to respect myself enough to listen when my body is saying I’ve had enough and that I need help. Why has that never occurred to me before? 4 years ago

1. Floss
2. Exercise
3. Accept responsibility for my part in the problems with Mom and my stepfather
4. Respect myself and my boundaries – for example, recognize when I have reached my limits and need time alone and take that time 4 years ago