Love Yourself to Excellent Health

We often express our love to family, friends and significant others but forget
to include ourselves, which can weaken the immune system and make us more
susceptible to illness and disease. When we love and respect ourselves, we
tend to eat healthier foods and make better lifestyle choices that promote
good physical and mental health. Physical, emotional and mental health have
been closely linked to each other, so by loving the self, it creates a positive
attitude.
A positive attitude is also a large factor in maintaining good health. Our
beliefs and thoughts are wired into our biology. They become our cells, tissues
and organs. There's no supplement, no diet, no medicine and no exercise
regimen that can compare to the power of our thoughts and beliefs.
Cultivating self-love and positive perceptions can be done in a number of
ways. Here are a few techniques that will help change your life:
- Make your health a priority. Nourish your body with nutritious foods,
exercise regularly, stretch and pamper your mind, body & soul. Let go of your
thoughts on what you envision as imperfections. Instead focus on the things
you like about you!
- Protect yourself. Maintain a healthy perspective toward people that drain
you mentally and physically. Take whatever measures necessary to protect
yourself against the negative effects they might have on you.
- Learn that it’s okay to say NO. We often create unneeded stress in our lives
by saying yes to things when we haven't given ourselves time to recharge from
our daily lives. We also say yes to things that aren't in alignment with our
highest good. It is okay to say NO to anything or anyone that drains us and
makes us see the world negatively.
- Forgive yourself. You aren't perfect and that is perfectly okay. Remember
that nobody is perfect. Before you can love yourself, you must forgive yourself
and love yourself exactly as you are, flaws and all.
- Have an attitude of gratitude. Make a list of things about yourself and your
life that you are grateful for. Appreciate your uniqueness and you will learn to
love yourself.
The Elimination diet:
“Remove anger, regret, resentment, guilt, blame and worry, then watch your
health and life improve” - Charles F Glassman
“If you like yourself better, you will take better care of yourself” - Dr. Linda
Bacon