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Self-Care

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Learning to love ourselves is a tough one - perhaps because it's never struck us as something we need to do. When we start taking care of ourselves, we can give ourselves the nurturing and healing that we so desperately need.

On this page:
Loving Yourself
Asserting Yourself
Writing to Yoursel
Telling Yourself
Strengthening Yourself
Soothing Yourself
Expressing Yourself

Loving yourself ..
 

Love Yourself

Practical Observations & Strategies for Dealing with Self-esteem Issues

Self-Love

The 10 Commandments of Self-Esteem

 

Writing to yourself ..
 

The Healthy Benefits of Journal-keeping

How to Start a Healing Journal

The Importance of Daily Writing

Keeping A Doodle Journal

 

Strengthening yourself ..
 

How to Develop Survivor Resilience

Overcoming Procrastination

52 Proven Stress-Busters

 

Entertaining yourself ..
 

The Funniest Thing Ever

 

Asserting yourself ..
 

Asserting Your Rights

Start Living with Awareness

Un-Learning Helplessness

 

Telling yourself ..
 

Clearing Out Self-Defeating Thought Patterns

Facing the Inner Critic

Using Affirmations

The Vicious Cycle of Perfectionism

 

Soothing yourself ..
 

Coping Techniques

Problems Sleeping

Relaxation Techniques and Exercise

Tips for Night-time Anxiety

Your Guide to Healthy Sleep

 

Expressing yourself ..
 

Creative Suggestions for Healing

 

African Fish Eagle

Today I choose to do things for me that make me feel
good about myself.