How I Changed My Life By Changing My Thoughts

If you've been following me for a while, then you'll already know that I'm a huge believer in self-love. 

I believe that loving yourself is truly the building block of any good relationship, of a happy life,

 and the best way to change the world (which we should all want to do!). 

But it can be hard to love yourself. 

Some days, really hard.

Some days you're going to feel unlovable. 

Some days you're going to feel unloved.

 Some days you're going to feel unattractive. 

Some days you're going to feel like everyone is having fun without you.

 Some days you're going to feel like you're stuck in life.

Some days you're going to feel like you don't matter.

But you do matter. And you are loved and lovable. 

Forget what the media tells you, or society tells you about your worth.

Forget that the world is constantly telling you how you should look,

 how you should feel and how you should think.

That's all just noise. 

I know it's easier said than done, so start with something simple.

I'm sure at some point in childhood, you learned the phrase "treat them the way you'd like to be treated".

 It's a phrase I'm sure has been drilled into your head by your first grade teacher, parents or was something you learned in Sunday School. It's a simple phrase with a powerful meaning. 

This phrase doesn't just work with interactions with other people, but it works for yourself. 

Treat yourself the way you'd like to be treated.

Treat yourself with kindness, understanding and love. 

I once read this quote about talking to yourself like you would talk to someone you love (it sounds super cheesy, I know) but it works! If you don't believe me, try it yourself.

The next time you're feeling down about yourself, try saying things like this:

"Hey babe. You did the best you could."

"It's okay that you're not perfect. I love you anyways."

"We learned our lesson this time, and next time we'll do better."

"Sweetheart, you're not difficult, you're just a challenge."

"We're not there yet, but we will get there. Be patient."

By replacing those negative thoughts and doubts about yourself with loving ones, you'll begin to feel happier. Really! It's amazing what the mind can do.

But don't stop there. Once you love yourself, you'll find it easier to love other people.

You'll be more empathetic and start trying to understand people, instead of judging them. 

You'll be more accepting to peoples differences and will be able to relate to them better.

This will open up so many doors for you!

 Doors which lead to peace, love, and most importantly - happiness.

Namaste.

♥ Brittany