Showing Up for Yourself
How do you view the person you see in the mirror each day? Do others show up for you before you show up for you? These are questions you might want to take time and think about. One of the most important relationships you will have is the relationship you have with yourself. You must be okay with being your biggest cheerleader, especially when there is complete silence from others.
Showing up for self isn’t always easy, but it is necessary for stronger and healthier relationships. Initially doing so may be a struggle for you, especially if you are use to giving of yourself, but as time goes by you will see it gets easier.
Showing up for yourself is basically saying you love you and, because of this, you understand the importance of taking care of you before you’re able to adequately take care of others. Most often. it is the other way around, especially for us women, being natural nurturers. You find yourself caring for everyone else and then giving the leftovers to yourself.
Alex Elle says, “Self-care is showing up for yourself like you do for others. Self-care is honoring the boundaries you’ve set for yourself. Self-care is releasing the habit of overextending in ways that are unhealthy and draining.”
As you spring forward and start to enjoy activities and possibly accepting invites from others, remember the person you get to see in the mirror every day. Make sure you are in an all-around good space and that you are not sacrificing you and the healthy relationship you have established with yourself.
Rita Taylor is the owner of RitaJ Enterprises LLC and is a Writer, Producer, Director, Speaker and former Radio Host for Kingdom View Global Radio Network. You can learn more about her at www.ritajenterprisesllc.com
