Struggling with Kindness with Myself // Moments of Self Care

“Throw kindness around like confetti” 🎉That’s what my cup says if you’re curious ☕️😉

My biggest struggle with kindness?
Kindness to myself 🙊

I heavily struggled with self-defeat for years and years. But then I realized the things I was telling myself was a narrative I took on from what others told me in the past.

Best way to combat it?
Jesus, self-care, spiritual therapy and good friendships.

I allow God’s love to pour into me to remind myself I am loved beyond comprehension by my maker. (Not always easy, but a wave of peace and calm come over me once I do get this right 🙏🏼)

I take time to thank my body for what it does through healthy eating, exercise, rest and reading self-affirmations/Bible verses.
(Also not always the easiest thing to accomplish but I feel a whole heck a lot amazing once I do the right things! 🙌🏼)

I flag my brain for any self-defeating thoughts that try to creep in and replace them with truth. Instead of telling myself “You’re stupid for making that mistake!” I say, “You made a mistake but your intelligence shouldn’t be questioned. You’re human,it’s okay to make mistakes.”
(I’ve gotten better with this! 🧠 )

I talk about my feelings in safe spaces with safe people
(A big help! I prayed about the best people to talk to about my struggles and he provided me with some amazing relationships to do this in a safe way. 👯‍♀️ )

In what ways do you make sure you stay kind to yourself? 🌀✨

XO