5 way to demonstrate that you are serious about nurturing yourself and will help you avoid the pitfall of taking care of everyone else first before attending to yourself . Scheduling time for this activity will reinforce that you are important and worth your love and attention and will support you in experiencing the benefits of the activity , which will fuel your continued motivation . Actually having it on your schedule will support you in building trust in yourself and making this practice a transformative part of your life . When you look at your calendar you can assess what time of day will be best to schedule your self-nurturing practice . You may find it helpful to get up 30 minutes early to nurture yourself or schedule your time later in the day or at lunch . Remember you can modify the specific time as you go but make it a point to have time scheduled in your calendar for the week ahead to allow your self-nurturing practice to take root in your life .
Acknowledge Your Progress .
The final way to support yourself when committing to a new self-nurturing practice is to acknowledge your effort and progress . Just as you would do for a dear friend honor and celebrate yourself for committing to transforming your life through the art of self-nurturing . Recognizing your efforts will encourage you to continue your practice and focus on your growth and what you are grateful for . Remember this is about progress not perfection , so even if you missed a day , acknowledge what you have done to nurture yourself . As Stephen Covey reminds us ,“ Be patient with yourself . Self-growth is tender ; it ’ s holy ground . There ’ s no greater investment .” Celebrate each and every time you have engaged in your new self-nurturing practice and allow your gratitude to follow acknowledging all the ways you have benefited . You have the power to be your most encouraging friend , so acknowledge your progress and growth .
May you feel empowered and excited to commit to a new self-nurturing practice as you nurture peace in the world from the inside out !
Sending you so much peace , love and gratitude ,
Kelley
She is the founder of Cultivating Peace and Joy , inspiring individuals to nurture peace in the world from the inside out . Kelley is passionate about empowering overwhelmed and exhausted individuals to live with more peace , joy , and meaning through the practice of selfnurturing . She loves working with individuals , couples , and families in person and virtually to transform their lives . In addition , she provides professional and leadership development to organizations dedicated to making the world a better place .
She is honored to have been awarded the Graduate “ Above and Beyond ” Field Instructor Award from San Diego State University and the “ Olive Branch ” Award from Hands of Peace . Download your free Self-Nurturing Starter Kit at
www . cultivatingpeaceandjoy . com .