Readers, I apologies for that. I honestly have no excuse. Life has been a bit hectic, but hopefully it'll be settling down now, allowing me more blogging time :D
To kick off this post, I'd like to mention a few names.
Amy! Ahhhh! Goodness girl, we just don't spend that much time together anymore. Miss you stacks, and love ya muchness, my bestie <3
Jamie.. So proud of you, and so happy that this blog has made a difference in your life. I value your friendship so so much, and I'm super amped that you worked stuff out with your dad :')
Ash, you're amazing. NEVER forget to think positively, and remember that you DO have worth. People love you, man. Oh, and when I finally get the hang of xbox, I shall kick your behind in Halo :P
Michie. Darling, you support me and all your other friends, and don't ever expect anything in return. Gosh, you are one of the people who inspire me to be a better person. Love you! Don't bottle up your feelings, love.
You all hold a special place in my heart. I love you all! :D
Okay, dear reader, now that that's been said, let's get to the topic at hand, shall we?
As you may have noticed, I've used the word "love" many times when speaking about my friends. That's because I've come to a little bit of a realisation that when you care about people, you let them know. It may just make their day.
Jamie is the one who inspired me to post about this topic, along with Michie. Jamie has a solid belief that she has to let her friends know she loves them. That sunk in, and I realised that I fear using those words. Whether it be with friends or a partner.
So, what's this post about? Simple. The next few posts will be about feelings and bottling them up. This plays a vital role in loving yourself.
For many, it seems like a daunting task to try to express their feelings. I know, I was there. But trust me, after some of the troubles I've had emotionally during the past few months, it's dawned on me that bottling them up just DOESN'T help. At all.
Okay, so where do I start? Ah, I know..
1. Fear
The fear of what people may think of you if you express your feelings can sometimes overwhelm a person. I understand, we all feel that way at one point or another. Though, don't you ever wish to be freed of that worry? Doesn't it become a burden trying to fit into other people's idea of who you're supposed to be? I know I'd get frustrated.
"But Sakura, what ever can I do??"
This may be the question you're asking at this very moment. Well, dear reader, if this is a problem you're facing, you have a few things you can do to overcome it.
-Firstly, you have to stand in front of the mirror every single day. Now, the first thing people usually do is look at all their flaws, or things they dislike about themselves. It's a human reaction, but instead of lingering on thoughts like that, take a look at all the things you LOVE about yourself. No, I am certainly not saying you should grow an ego, but confidence is such a beautiful quality to have! Admire yourself for five minutes every day, and slowly you'll start to love yourself exactly how you are. Remind yourself that you were created in a special way, and in the way that makes you who you are, so be proud of it for crying out loud!
-Having support from your friends always helps. When someone insults you, or if you're just feeling down on yourself, don't hesitate to ask your friends for some cheering up. Having someone tell you that they love and accept you, and think you're beautiful to them is one of the best pick-me-ups. True friends will be more than happy to help you get over this.
-Stop comparing yourself to other people! So what if she has prettier eyes, or a gorgeous smile? So what if he has more muscle than you? Once you compare yourself to other people, you fool yourself into believing you're nothing (or even believing you're superior - depending on who you're comparing yourself to). Quit it! The only person you should compare yourself to, is YOURSELF. Once you do that, you'll improve, not sit around sulking because someone else was born with different talents, etc.
-Be kind to your body. Goodness people, I can't stress this enough. The way you treat your body is so important! Get a good night's rest each night so you can wake up the next morning feeling like a million dollars. Lack of sleep causes you to feel drained the next day. Some people say less sleep allows them to feel more energised the next day. Well, this may be the case, but the energy wears off after an hour or two. What you eat makes a huge impact on how you feel. Don't get me wrong, I love my junk foods, but remember that too much causes you to feel horrible. Fatty foods will go straight to your hips, girls. Just sayin'. Sure, have junk food once a week, but try to eat a balanced meal. That doesn't mean you have to pig out on veggies, it just means you should have a little bit of each food group on your plate. Also, snack throughout the day to keep your energy levels up and your metabolism going, but make sure they aren't big portions. Small noms to nibble on. A lot of these things most of you already know, but I have to stress the fact that they contribute to your confidence and what you think about yourself. I might add that a little bit of exercise goes a long way. Just a walk around your neighbourhood each day can improve your mood by 200%. You just have to have the determination to go for it. It gives you time to think, or time to not think. You release your frustration while also burning some of that unwanted fat.
Okay, I know this is starting to sound like on of those magazines that have articles on your health, but bear with me.
All these things DO make a difference in feelings and bottling them up. The fear of expressing your feeling is usually to do with insecurity within oneself. To overcome the fear and start loving yourself, you have to treat yourself correctly, both emotionally and physically.
So that's it for the first part of 'Loving yourself'. I'm keeping it short to make sure you don't end up dozing off or getting annoyed with all these freaking words coming at you in one go :P
Next time, I'll be touching on the topic of trust and how it effects you.
Didn't expect that, did you..? =_=
Peace,
Sakura xx
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