Compliment Yourself, You Deserve It!

Write down three things you admire about yourself. It could be a skill, a personality trait, or even a physical feature. The point is to celebrate YOU! 

 

And remember these Sparks of Joy are about taking a pause in the day and grabbing whatever is handy to do this –  a post-it note from your desk, the back of a receipt from your wallet, or just in your favorite notes app on your phone.

This is Not The Time To Get Tongue-Tied

So, you know how we can be really good at showering others with compliments, right? Like, “Oh, you look fabulous!” or “You’re so talented!” But when it comes to ourselves, we’re suddenly tongue-tied.  Well, not today, Goddess!

 

Boost Your Own Ego, Why Don’t Ya?: Seriously, a little self-praise can make you feel like you’re walking the red carpet. Confidence, here we come! 

 

Self-Love Party: Who says you need someone else to make you feel special? Compliment yourself and let the self-love fiesta begin! 
(Cue Miley Cyrus “I Can Buy Myself Flowers…”

Flip the Script: Positive Self-Talk:

 

Hey, let’s get real for a sec. You know how quick we are to jump on the negative self-talk train?  “I can’t do this,” “I’m not good enough,” yada yada yada. Well, it’s time to derail that train and hop on the Positive Express! 

 

Equal Energy: If we can give so much energy to tearing ourselves down, we can certainly do the same for building ourselves up. It’s all about balance, baby! 

Mindset Shift: The more you practice positive self-talk, the more natural it becomes. It’s like flexing a muscle—the more you use it, the stronger it gets! 

 

So, let’s make a pact to be as generous with our positive self-talk as we’ve been with the negative. Deal? 

Here’s a good way to walk yourself thru today’s challenge.

P – Pause to Reflect: Take a moment to step back from your busy day. This is your time to focus on you and only you.

R – Recognize Your Strengths: Think about the qualities that make you unique and strong. It could be your resilience, your kindness, or even your sense of humor.

A – Affirm Your Qualities: Once you’ve identified your strengths, affirm them. Write them down. For example, “I am resilient,” or “I am kind.”

I – Internalize the Positivity: Let these affirmations sink in. Imagine them filling you up with a warm, glowing light, driving out any negativity.

S – Speak It Out Loud: There’s power in vocalizing your thoughts. Say your affirmations out loud to make them feel more real and impactful. (remember, we talked all about that on Day 1)

E – Embrace Self-Love: This is the ultimate goal. Hold onto these positive thoughts and let them uplift you. By recognizing and affirming your qualities, you’re practicing self-love, which is essential for your well-being and happiness.