Every day you meet plenty of people telling and guiding you on the path of love, compassion, kindness, and care. However, we all know that self-kindness is fundamental to our lives. But still, we don’t try implementing those little acts of self-kindness in our everyday life. And that’s where most of us fail in our lives. In the race for perfectionism and professional success, we almost forget that we ourselves deserve love, empathy, and kindness. Here is a blog discussing how to incorporate little acts of self-kindness is our day-to-day life.
Maintain a gratitude journal
The biggest mistake we make with ourselves is that we don’t thank and appreciate ourselves. We don’t take time to appreciate the moments and people around us. We need to learn this. For instance, maintain a gratitude journal and write down the things that bless your day. Further, include the notes of self-appreciation in those notes. Acknowledge your strengths and accomplishments.
Supplement yourself with mindful breaks
In the case of perfectionism and success, we have almost forgotten to pause and recharge ourselves. And the strange thing is that most of us don’t even feel we need to refresh ourselves. Escape from the everyday hustle and take mindful breaks. Take a short walk in nature, go on the weekend gateway, or long family vacations or solo vacations. And you don’t need a lot of days to take a mindful break. You can even take time for yourselves in your lunch break. And find a peaceful spot outside, spend a few minutes with yourself, and savor your meal mindfully.
Make stronger comebacks
Another thing you should follow to shower yourself with self-kindness is encouraging yourself daily. It is okay to make mistakes, fail, and make a stronger comeback. That’s what life is all about. While going through a complicated situation, understand that mistakes are a part of the learning process and be compassionate towards yourself. Treat yourself with the same support and care you might have offered your friend facing the same challenge.
Do your happy things
We all have a list of things that bring us joy and happiness. It can be anything from your hobby to your profession. Take time out of your busy schedule and indulge in your comfort activities. Engaging in joyful activities not only relaxes your soul but also allows you to unwind yourself. For example, every week, you can find hours to carry forward your hobbies, such as painting, reading, cooking, or anything. Further, ensure that this time is solely dedicated to yourself only.
Cultivate mindfulness in your life
Last but not least, feed yourself with mindfulness and positivity. Accept yourself and embrace your flaws. Stop chasing perfectionism. Practice the art of #becomingflawesome, and celebrate your authenticity. To learn more about authenticity and self-love, read the transformative book “Becoming Flawesome” by Kristina Mand-Lakhiani. In the book, the author has painted every page with her real-life encounter with authenticity and gives real advices to embrace yourself.
Concluding, incorporating little acts of kindness in your everyday life can bring big positive changes within yourself in the long term.
