Part 1: Self Worth Practices
Acting like the woman you want to be.
There comes a time in every woman’s life where she has to discover her truth worth. Not what was read in a book, seen in a movie, and definitely not what society has labeled her to become. But who she truly is, on the inside and out.
Once that journey to self worth and discovery has begun, there is not stopping it. And soon, there is a sort of ” AHA” moment, a light bulb that goes off where she realizes that she is a remarkable woman.
But how do you start this journey to discovering self worth? What things can you practice to push yourself to start your journey?
Well, lucky for you, I have compiled a list of what I call ” Self Worth Practices” to get you started. So lets get started!
Acknowledged the Change
You’ve already taken the first step in realizing that you are ready to start your journey in being the best you can be and reaching your full potential. That is half the battle. It’s not an easy thing to accept that you know you can better. Sometimes there is a moment of disappointment. You may feel as though you’ve wasted valuable time on your self development. But that is ok, the beauty of it all is that it’s never too late to become the woman you were meant to be and it’s worth taking the time to discover where you want to go.
Self Care/ Self Love
Self Care and Self love is not just physical like getting your hair and nails down. It’s showing yourself the upmost care, feeding your mind, body, and soul. Things such as:
- Meditation/ Prayer
- Reading (self- development, knowledge, etc)
- Journaling
- Limiting screen time
- Trying new activities
- Establishing a routine
- Establishing a sleep schedule
And the list goes on. At first it may seem weird to be catering to yourself so much and spending so much time alone however, your mind, body, and soul will thank you later. You will be able to think more clearly, process information more efficiently and retain more knowledge/ information.
You may notice physical changes such as clear skin, better sleep, and more energy to be able to complete your day. No matter what stage you are in, self care and self-love is a vital part of your development not just as a woman but a human being.
Flaws and All
Start acknowledging your flaws and realizing that they are a part of you and make you who you are. Every person has them, nobody is perfect. Just remember that you are made in your Heavenly Father’s image and he makes no mistakes. Once you have accepted that, you can start practicing good habits to help reduce the bad.
For example, I have a bad habit of saying yes to everything because I always want to help and I never want to disappoint. So, I have started planning my weeks, months out in advance on my calendar
(See https://spillingthebeansinfo.data.blog/2020/01/21/example-post/ for details on how I use my calendar).
That way, I am unable to say yes to something if my day is already full to prevent me from over-working myself and not being any use to the other person or myself.
Become a GOALdigger
I know you have goals for yourself whether it’s to become a lawyer, be an entrepreneur, buy your first car, own your own home, etc. Have those goals written out and work your way to them. Put them in order of obtainability so that way as you reach them, you’re building to the bigger goals you want to achieve.
As a personal trainer, I used SMART goals for my clients. It means Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-Based. SMART are not just good for fitness goals but for everything! Once you have your list of goals, asses if they meet the SMART goals criteria, order them by obtainability ( Time-based) and before you know it, you will be crossing those goals off.
I.N.D.E.P.E.N.D.E.N.T
There’s nothing like being able to say you did it by yourself. On this journey, push more and more to stand on your own two feet to get where you want to go. Don’t get me wrong, it’s nothing wrong with asking for help but I encourage you to try to do it on your own first. You may develop a new skill that will be very useful to you in the long run.
For example, I’ve discovered that I have become a pretty good handyWOMAN since I began my journey. I’ve put together furniture, fixed light fixtures, and worked on my car. It a sense of empowerment and it really motivates me to do more when I see I have done something I consider difficult on my own.
Push for discomfort
Growth is the “process of increasing in amount, value or importance“. During this journey we are pushing for growth in all elements that means physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. That will cause some discomfort to you along the way because, you are stepping outside of your comfort zone. Think about it like this, if your comfort zone is 10% of the world, you still have 90% that you haven’t discovered, so grow out of that 10% of space you have allowed yourself, and discover the other 90. I promise you will soon realize that you can grow way beyond 10%.
Have Faith
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1
You already have faith in yourself since you have decided to embark on this journey but, hold your faith and trust in God as well. He will guide your steps through your discomfort and to your finish line. Even when your belief in yourself seems shaken and you feel lost in who you are working to become and that “worth: you’re trying to discover, he will never lose faith in you. Therefore, stay close to him and keep him close to you throughout this time, especially when it seems hard.
Using the tools above I guarantee you will be able to start your journey. Along the way you will develop other practices that will help you discover and develop your ” Self Worth”.
If you have started your journey or, are working towards it, I would love to hear about it and what self worth practices you have developed. Leave a comment and stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon!
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