Design • 10 November, 2021 • 5 min read

5-minute Hacks To Improve Your Relationship With Yourself

Do you want to nurture the relationship you have with yourself, but don’t know where to start? Wwe have 3 simple tasks that you can implement in your daily life to get started!

By Edvin Brobeck

Your Most Important Relationship

Have you ever thought about the quality of the relationship that you have with yourself

Most of the time, when we think about relationships, we look outward and focus our attention on finding a significant other.

However, it is more important than ever to look inward. The relationship that you have with yourself is lifelong and enduring, which means it needs to be constantly nurtured.  

Continue reading to discover 5 tips to a stronger relationship with yourself!

TIP ONE

Embrace Alone Time

Although having company is nice, embracing and appreciating alone time is key to nurturing the relationship that you have with yourself.

This time gives you the opportunity to do something that you enjoy, get some peace and quiet and totally disconnect.

TIP TWO

Counteract Negative Self-Talk

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Negative self talk is something that we all deal with on a daily basis. However, counteracting this behaviour or thought pattern is vital for building a healthy relationship with yourself.

Take small steps towards making a change such as recognizing a talent, quality or skill you have everytime something negative pops into your mind or practicing affirmations.

Also, remember that our thoughts are not necessarily our reality. You can tell yourself you’re a purple unicorn, but it doesn’t mean you are!

TIP THREE

Date Yourself

Getting to know yourself is a never ending journey. We’re all constantly changing over time, and there are so many interests and passions that we haven’t discovered our love for yet.

Therefore, start dating yourself! Go for dinner, travel, get coffee, do something you’ve never done before! Enjoy the time spent getting to know yourself on a deeper level.

THE FINAL WORD

Let’s Get Personal

Developing the relationship that you have with yourself can’t be done over night, and that’s ok. The greatest things in life take time!

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