As today is the 10th July, I thought it would be befitting to have a look at the year so far. What changes have you made? What is different this year to last year? What's the same?
As you have a look around your life right now, notice what you're telling yourself. Are you saying, "Well, not much has changed" or are you saying "I'm glad I'm not doing that anymore." Either way, it's a great time to be having a look and assessing what the next 6 months are going to be like.
Remember, the quality of your life is directly related to the quality of the relationship you have with yourself. When you love and accept yourself, you attract better things - people, experiences, opportunities - into your life. As you look at yourself, what do you find yourself thinking? Are you rushing to cover up your body or do you simply let it all hang out and embrace your curves and bumps? Taking the time to inventory your positive changes is an important step in developing this relationship with yourself.
You can reflect on the past six months by answering the following questions:
What have you noticed about yourself that you didn't know before?
What changes have you made in your home or office that are serving you now?
What changes have you made to better honour yourself?
What small pleasures have you added to make your life a little better?
Have you forgiven yourself for something you did that's been on your mind? If not, when is a good time to let that go?
Have you taken better care of yourself - mind, body and spirit?
Have you improved your communication with the ones you love?
Are you choosing an easier life?
Are you allowing yourself to shine?
Are you loving who you are?
As you ponder these questions, allow yourself to focus on what's working instead of what isn't. When you acknowledge your growth, you build your self-esteem and self-respect. These are two of the most important aspects of your growth and learning to love who you are. Acknowledge what you have done and the new things you are embracing.
The greatest gift you can give to humanity is your commitment to constantly raise your level of consciousness. Each week, as you embrace another part of you and learn to live a healthier and more creative life, you do just that. This is some of the most important work you can do.
Action step:
Celebrate your successes. Make a list of at least five positive changes you've made so far this year. It's extremely important to put this list in writing as it sends a message to yourself that you are worth the time and effort. When your self-worth increases, your world responds accordingly. You will become a magnet for possibility.
