Falling in love … with yourself

It’s that time of year again dark nights frosty mornings and rain and more rain! It can sometimes be a struggle to stay motivated and positive and not give into our inner squirrel and hibernate until spring! And of course, this influences how we feel about ourselves and then also how we relate to others.

And with valentine’s just round the corner, we believe that the most important relationship and love we can have is the one with ourselves!   We shouldn’t rely on the love of others but work on the love we have for ourselves.  People will often say that we inspire them, but what do you do to inspire yourself?

Here are some suggestions from us to find ways to fall back in love with yourself and there are things we can do to love ourselves more until the sun comes out.

Get regular exercise:

Take 15 minutes at lunch time and go for a quick walk and get some fresh air boost your vitamin D levels, if you can do this with a colleague and take a walk somewhere beautiful then that’s an added bonus.

Eat healthily:

A balanced diet is good for your body and mind – forget the processed food and refined sugar and dig out the soup maker from the back of your cupboard and make some healthy soups filled with vegetables and protein. Banish the cake and have a fresh fruit Friday in the office instead!

Meditation and mindfulness:

Not all of us are into meditation but if you are – go for it!  I prefer taking time out to walk through the countryside appreciating the delights of nature and looking for the signs of spring – I get so excited when I see the first snowdrops poking through or the hazel catkins – not to mention the first lambs I see out in the fields, it reminds me that there is a season for everything and spring is on its way.

Set yourself achievable goals or challenges: Give yourself something positive to work towards it may be walking 10000 steps a day, eating a healthy meal 5 times a week or learning a new skill. Put yourself outside your comfort zone, attend a training course or have coaching sessions (both of which we can help you with).  Or plan something adventurous and fun which you can look forward to – get those dates in your diary!

Be kind to yourself – love yourself: The relationship you have with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have. Make that time for you, give yourself permission to take the time to do things that bring you JOY!  And if you’re not sure what that is, make some time to explore that.

Stay Connected:

Spend time to connect with the people in your life that bring you joy – be it family or friends – make that time to see or speak to them – having a positive support network is greatly beneficial to supporting good mental health – so go head and phone a friend!

If you feel you need any support to help you and/or your team combat the winter blues, learn a new skill or fall back in love with yourselves, then we’re here to help.