On the journey to wholeness and learning to love and respect yourself, it
important to take good care of yourself. The bottom line includes a daily
routine of getting proper rest, eating healthy food, and movement that suits
your personality. Add to this taking good care of your body, your teeth, hair,
skin. It is nourishing to choose colors that you like for your clothing and home
furnishings. Next, you need stimulation to be personally challenged to grow and
have interest in life. You also need people with whom you can be close
emotionally and with whom you share your journey. You need things to do that
bring you pleasure and fun. Finally, you need a way to connect to yourself, such
as daily meditation and contemplation.
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PHYSICAL
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EMOTIONAL
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MENTAL
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SPIRITUAL
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Take a walk
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Deep breathe and think, “I am calm and peaceful.”
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Say an affirmation
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Connect with Nature
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Ride a bike
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Share feelings about an experience with a friend
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Read a book or magazine article
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Concentrate on the flame of a candle
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Soak in a hot bath, with candles and music
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Listen to music you like
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Express your thoughts & feelings in a journal
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meditate
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Do something creative
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Sing or make sounds
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Make a to do list
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Pray
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Stretch and move to music
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Hug someone, ask for a hug
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Write a poem
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Talk to your guardian angel
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Practice Yoga or Qigong
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Pet your dog or cat
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Write a letter
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Listen to a guided meditation on YouTube
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Take a course on line
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Talk to someone by pre-tending they are facing you in an empty chair
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Listen to tapes
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Write about your spiritual purpose
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Sit in the sun for 15 minutes
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call a friend or relative
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Email a friend
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Visualize yourself in a peaceful place
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Change one thing to improve your diet
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Notice what you are feeling several times a day
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List things you will do to improve your life
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Do something of service for another or for your community
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Watch birds and animals interact in nature
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Write a letter to someone who has hurt you, but do not send it
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Update negative beliefs that limit your life
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Join a church group
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Go swimming
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Feel your fear and take a positive risk for change
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Journal write daily about your reactions, thoughts and feelings for a
month
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Learn about a religion different from your own
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Sit in a garden or park
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Smile at a stranger and send them thoughts of peace, acceptance, joy
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List your traits, needs and want
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Study with a spiritual teacher
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Take a nap
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Affirm yourself daily
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Make a list of short term and long-term goals
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Study ancient, esoteric wisdom teachings
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Get a massage
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Watch children play; talk to your inner child in a loving, joyful way
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Preview your day upon awakening, Review upon retiring
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Practice unconditional love and forgiveness with self and others
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Eat totally healthy for one day
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Acknowledge yourself for accomplishments you are proud of
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Work on your family tree
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Practice a daily quiet time, routine to connect spiritually
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