Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Feb/Mar 2019 Aspire Magazine Full Issue | Page 57

Remember you can nurture yourself alone
or with others so invite a friend to join you!
Bring a spirit of fun and inspiration to the
process, and try out different activities. If
it brings you joy, you are on the right track
so allow it to restore and rejuvenate you!
Choose one self-nurturing practice today
and notice the difference it makes.
When we recognize
the positive results
that self-nurturing has
in our lives, we are
much more likely to
prioritize time for it.
experience each time you nurture yourself.
To start, reflect on how you feel after caring
for yourself and how your body feels. Notice
if you find yourself less anxious, impatient
or resentful. Do you feel any less exhausted
and overwhelmed? Reflect on any of the
benefits you notice in your relationships. Are
you better able to set boundaries as a result
of being more connected with yourself?
When we recognize the positive results
that self-nurturing has in our lives, we are
much more likely to prioritize time for it.
My experience is that the more we nurture
ourselves, the more we value ourselves
and the more we value ourselves, the
easier it is to prioritize nurturing ourselves.
This beautiful self-fulfilling cycle helps us
transform our habit of self-neglect!
5. Reflect on the Benefits You 6. Acknowledge Your Growth

Experience After Nurturing
Yourself
The most powerful way to stay motivated
to change, is to notice the benefits you
Recognizing and celebrating our growth can
be deeply self-nurturing and is critical for
sustainable change. When we acknowledge
each step of progress, we can cheer
ourselves on and enjoy the positive change
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taking a moment to breathe and tune into
your body. What would feel good for you
to do right now? Then take inspired action!
Maybe you choose to go outside and
connect with nature for 5-10 minutes or go
for a walk. Perhaps you choose to journal,
read something inspiring, or call a friend.
If you enjoy yoga, practice a few poses. If
you enjoy meditation, listen to a guided
meditation or put a timer on for 10 minutes
and meditate. If gratitude practice brings you
joy, then take 5 minutes and write down all
the things you are grateful for in this moment.
If you love to learn, watch a Ted Talk.