Self-Care Tips

5 Things You Can Do For Yourself

1. Ask yourself "what is it I really want out of life?
If you're reading this you're probably one of those people who put other needs before your own. Maybe you do this so often that you don't even realize your own wants and needs. It's time to find out what YOU really want for yourself so you can find joy in your life.

2. Take a Risk
We sometimes get "stuck" in a rut, doing the same things day in and day out even though we know it's not making us happy. Doing something different is scary, change is scary. So we keep on doing what we do. If you've been putting off something you really want to do because you fear the unknown, now is the time to take a risk. Get out of your comfort zone, challenge yourself and you will grow as a person.

3. Rid yourself of draining people
If you've been settling for relationships in your life where you give and give and give but never get anything in return, you're probably feel hurt and angry. If you want to take better care of YOU, get rid of those draining relationships. The "takers" will just keep taking as long as you're giving.

4. Treat Yourself The Way you Treat your Friends
As women we are very good a giving support, offering a shoulder to cry on, and caring for our friends with love and compassion. Instead of criticizing yourself or"beating yourself up", try giving yourself the same care and compassion you give to a friend. When you find that you're getting down on yourself, ask yourself "what would I say to my friend if she had this same problem".

5. Say "NO" Without Feeling Guilty
This will definitely take some practice if you have difficulty saying no. You may have to accept that not everyone will be pleased all the time but it's not your responsibility to see that they are. Like anything else, the more you do it the easier it will become. Try it the next time someone requests something of you that you really don't want to do.

About the Author
Denise Fitzpatrick is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in helping women who are too nice for their own good, learn to say no with confidence and without feeling guilty. If you are interested in more tips like the ones in this article please click on the link below. http://www.denisefitzpatrick.com/articles.html
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