You are an amazing human being ~ the only who thinks the way you think and looks the way you look. Kind of like a snowflake (except with a brain, of course). But that's pretty amazing, right?! That's why it's important to remember that being a better you is not about being a different you or thinking you're not good enough. You are, tweety sweet pea! Becoming a better you is about accepting your whole self, mistakes and all, and moving forward into the you with bigger and brighter wings. A caterpillar is a cute little thing (albeit a little annoying with the plants sometimes, but hey, you gotta eat) and would be just perfect staying the way it is, but think if it never turned into a butterfly; that's a lot of beauty to miss. So here are three easy peasy ways you can grow your wings:
1. Get Introspective
Do you know what makes you tick? Make lists of what you love and abhor; research the brain to find out how it works and what makes you happy (if you know what's going on up there, it's easier to control); listen to your body; get to know yourself like you would get to know a love interest. Ask yourself the big questions: What's my purpose and passion? What do I want from life? and the little ones: What flavor ice cream makes me ridiculously happy? The more you know about yourself, the easier it is to flow through life.
2. Move That Booty
Even just a little movement goes a long way; a half-hour walk can clear the mind and the body. Exercise increases your stamina, strengthens your heart, and boosts your mood. I know it's hard to get in the mood sometimes, but once you're moving and shaking you'll immediately feel better. If exercise isn't your thing, try stretching your muscles and lengthening your spine. Roughly 70% of our bodies are made up of water; think of it as an ocean and let the waves tumble through your belly and around your ribs. Move as if you are moving with the waves - it will help you get out all the fuzz between your muscles.
3. Take a Chance
Is there something your heart wants to do, but your head is saying no? Take the leap! See yourself ten years from now - are you regretting not taking that chance? Wondering what might have happened? We usually end up regretting what we didn't do as opposed to what we did. And if it doesn't work out, that's okay too. A situation is rarely as awful as we imagine it to be.
"Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise." ~Author Unknown
*Bonus
♥ trust your decisions
♥ have a good belly laugh
♥ pay it forward
Do you know what makes you tick? Make lists of what you love and abhor; research the brain to find out how it works and what makes you happy (if you know what's going on up there, it's easier to control); listen to your body; get to know yourself like you would get to know a love interest. Ask yourself the big questions: What's my purpose and passion? What do I want from life? and the little ones: What flavor ice cream makes me ridiculously happy? The more you know about yourself, the easier it is to flow through life.
2. Move That Booty
Even just a little movement goes a long way; a half-hour walk can clear the mind and the body. Exercise increases your stamina, strengthens your heart, and boosts your mood. I know it's hard to get in the mood sometimes, but once you're moving and shaking you'll immediately feel better. If exercise isn't your thing, try stretching your muscles and lengthening your spine. Roughly 70% of our bodies are made up of water; think of it as an ocean and let the waves tumble through your belly and around your ribs. Move as if you are moving with the waves - it will help you get out all the fuzz between your muscles.
3. Take a Chance
Is there something your heart wants to do, but your head is saying no? Take the leap! See yourself ten years from now - are you regretting not taking that chance? Wondering what might have happened? We usually end up regretting what we didn't do as opposed to what we did. And if it doesn't work out, that's okay too. A situation is rarely as awful as we imagine it to be.
"Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise." ~Author Unknown
*Bonus
♥ trust your decisions
♥ have a good belly laugh
♥ pay it forward
