All posts tagged: self love

If A Young Girl Admires You, A Survey Found That Has Nothing To Do With Looks

If A Young Girl Admires You, A Survey Found That Has Nothing To Do With Looks

Published by Jenni Sidey

A survey found that a majority of young girls don’t choose who they admire based on their appearance, despite societal pressure that tells them they should. Researchers concluded in the past that people judge how “human” they think a woman is based on how attractive she is, while the measure for men is usually intelligence. Young girls are constantly being told that their worth is dependent on how they look and that they should judge others the same way. Thankfully, it looks like they’re rejecting this false notion. Young girls are actually more likely to base their admiration on a person’s abilities. Girl Scouts of the USA surveyed members between 5 and 13 and found that 85% of the girls “admired people for what they can do, not how they look,” according to a report from Good Good Good. cottonbro studio | Pexels It can be difficult for adults to maintain this perspective at times, so Sarah Keating, the Vice President of Girl and Volunteer Experience for Girl Scouts, said these youngsters are setting a …

People Who Truly Love Themselves In Midlife Tend To Let Go Of These 5 Insecurities | Nadine Macaluso

People Who Truly Love Themselves In Midlife Tend To Let Go Of These 5 Insecurities | Nadine Macaluso

Published by Jenni Sidey

Loving yourself in midlife doesn’t happen all at once; it’s something you grow into, often after years of second-guessing yourself, people-pleasing, or carrying around insecurities you didn’t even realize were shaping your life.  Research suggests that learning to truly love yourself is one of the hardest things to do, but people who truly love themselves in midlife have learned to stop letting certain insecurities control how they think and feel. Instead of chasing approval or avoiding discomfort, they start to trust themselves, speak honestly, and let go of the habits that once held them back. Here are the insecurities people who truly love themselves in midlife tend to leave behind. People who truly love themselves in midlife tend to let go of these 5 insecurities: 1. The need to suppress or avoid their emotions Miljan Zivkovic via Shutterstock Recall a time when you felt anger, sadness, or anxiety. You probably felt it in your throat, chest, heart, or stomach — this is the core of your body. A study helped show how you can self-reference by …

Experts Warn: Before You Try To Find Love Again, Fix These 6 Areas Of Your Life

Experts Warn: Before You Try To Find Love Again, Fix These 6 Areas Of Your Life

Published by Jenni Sidey

It’s tempting to believe the next relationship will fix what the last one broke. That if you just meet the right person, everything else will finally click into place. But real love doesn’t land well in chaos; it grows best in a life that already feels secure. Before you try to find love again, it’s worth fixing these six parts of your life — not to be perfect, but to be clear: Clear about your standards and your boundaries. When these six parts of your life are in order, you’re not searching for someone to complete you; you’re choosing someone to complement you. Before you try to find love again, get these 6 parts of your life in order: 1. Before you try to find love again, love yourself first You can’t love someone else or be loved by someone else if you simply do not or cannot love yourself. Make yourself a priority, date yourself for a while to learn about yourself on a new emotional level, and focus on discovering and creating you. Start …

People Who Become Happier And More Likable With Age Usually Practice These 6 Daily Habits

People Who Become Happier And More Likable With Age Usually Practice These 6 Daily Habits

Published by Jenni Sidey

So many people never practice what they preach, especially when it comes to self-love. You hear it all the time. Research has suggested you have to practice self-love to be happier and more likable with age. You can’t possibly bring positive energy if you’re constantly surrounded by negativity. It’s a sad concept, but it rings true.  The sadder thing is that not many get to practice self-love because they’re afraid of the consequences if they put themselves first. But let me reiterate. You can’t make others happy if you’re not happy. In a way, putting yourself first is taking care of other people. If the people you love don’t understand, maybe it’s time to reevaluate your relationship with them. People who become happier and more likable with age usually practice these 6 daily habits: 1. They know the self-proritizing isn’t selfish — it’s healthy The term “selfish” often has a bad reputation. However, what you need to understand is that being selfish and putting yourself first is not bad at all. How can you possibly take …

When Life Feels Overwhelming And You’re Barely Holding It Together, These 5 Truths Matter Most

When Life Feels Overwhelming And You’re Barely Holding It Together, These 5 Truths Matter Most

Published by Jenni Sidey

I wish every day could be bright and happy, but it turns out that life doesn’t work that way. Life isn’t always easy, and some days feel overwhelming, like you’re barely holding it together, but the hardest days teach the most valuable lessons. When everything feels like too much, it’s easy to convince yourself that you’re falling behind or doing something wrong. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is pause, take a breath, and remind yourself of a few things that are easy to forget when the weight of the world feels heavy. When life feels overwhelming and you’re barely holding it together, these 5 simple truths matter most: 1. Appreciate the time you have because it’s limited Nobody knows how much time they have in life, so we need to make our lives count. Some days, we need more time to do simple tasks and rest our bodies. We should count each task and plan to manage the energy we need instead of rushing through life. It’s important for us to use …

If Someone Does These 13 Things In Social Settings, They May Be More Introverted Than You Think

If Someone Does These 13 Things In Social Settings, They May Be More Introverted Than You Think

Published by Jenni Sidey

We all know that to avoid spending any more time with people than is necessary, introverts do some pretty weird things. It’s not because they’re mean, though. Unlike extroverts, introverts feel drained when they have to interact with others. Many introverts would rather spend more time alone to pursue their passions or simply rest than chat it up at a networking event or a party. However, there’s a rare breed of introverts that even other introverts probably find bizarre—extreme introverts. Extreme introverts work harder than anyone else to maximize the time they have to themselves. They don’t isolate, because they’re sad or angry—it’s just how they operate.  If someone does these 13 things in social settings, they may be more introverted than you think: 1. Before interviews, they put their stalker mode on overdrive Whenever extreme introverts have an upcoming interview, they LinkedIn and Facebook-stalk as many people at the company as they can. That way, they can figure out what their interviewers’ interests are way ahead of time. They want to talk about themselves in a way that …

Unhappy Adults Usually Have At Least One Of These 5 Things Wrong With Their Lives

Unhappy Adults Usually Have At Least One Of These 5 Things Wrong With Their Lives

Published by Jenni Sidey

There are things in your life that can slowly chip away at your happiness until one day you wake up and can’t figure out why everything feels so heavy.  If you have felt unhappy lately, or maybe for a long time, and any of these five things sound a little too familiar, it might be time to take a hard, honest look at what’s really going on with your life to see if external factors are limiting your happiness. If so, it’s time to make a change. 1. They’re in a relationship with an unsupportive partner who puts them down No relationship is ever perfect by all means. And it’s not fair to expect to be flourished in love and gifts and praise 24/7. However, it is extremely important that your partner supports you in whatever you do, especially if it is something you are passionate about. If they use words like “you’ll never be able to do that” or “you’re being unrealistic” when your heart is all in it, ditch them. You do not …

2 Simple Habits That Can Make Life Feel Less Irritating Right Away | Kavita Melwani

2 Simple Habits That Can Make Life Feel Less Irritating Right Away | Kavita Melwani

Published by Jenni Sidey

There are two simple habits that can make your life feel less irritating. These habits have to do with self-compassion, a vital part of feeling purposeful, well, and less irritated by life.  You may be thinking, “That’s great, but what is self-compassion and why is it important?” By understanding self-compassion, you can begin applying certain strategies in your life that will not only make you kinder towards yourself but will also help you love yourself. Self-compassion is the ability to view yourself as an inherently flawed human being. It is when you can talk to yourself with the same voice you would use with a friend. When you can view what you are doing, how you look, and your actions with patience, understanding, and loving energy, then that is self-compassion. But most people end up comparing themselves to others and feeling aggravated and inadequate. Comparison never gives us the full picture of anyone’s life. Comparison can come in the form of career, body image, relationships, your home, kids, or any other aspect of your life. We can …

5 Simple Habits People With Soul-Deep Happiness Keep Even On Their Hardest Days | Polly Wirum

5 Simple Habits People With Soul-Deep Happiness Keep Even On Their Hardest Days | Polly Wirum

Published by Jenni Sidey

Life can feel overwhelming when you’re constantly pulled in different directions. The good news is that finding soul-deep happiness is all about making small, intentional shifts in how you approach your days, which can create profound changes in how you feel. Wherever you are on your life journey, creating balance in your life is a fundamental part of experiencing peace and expansion in your awareness. Balance is the key to happiness as well as your true potential. Keep reading and discovering five simple habits that create balance and find joy in your life while expanding your conscious awareness at the same time.  Here are 5 simple habits people with soul-deep happiness keep on even their hardest days: 1. They set realistic goals Challenges are thrilling, but there is a need to pause and check in on the balance of your life. Is there something in your life that is no longer healthy? Are you setting goals that are in no way realistic or achievable?  Research shows that setting personal goals significantly improves happiness and life satisfaction. …

Research Defines 4 Things That Make A Person Happiest — And None Of Them Cost A Thing | Philip G Rochford

Research Defines 4 Things That Make A Person Happiest — And None Of Them Cost A Thing | Philip G Rochford

Published by Jenni Sidey

Are you present for an emotional state that you’re enjoying? Accept that you have the power to change any unwanted emotional state to one that you can enjoy. You have control over changing your emotional state. The choice is yours, but you have to be focused and intentional about the change.  Happiness is a natural emotion that is expressed in the DNA of human beings. The challenge is that the individual has to generate happiness. Happiness does not happen, as needs to be generated. It is a choice for the individual who will be amiss if he/she expects someone else to provide it. The Power Plant does not receive electricity: it’s generated. Similarly, you cannot simply expect your joy to occur. You have to generate it, and you have the power to generate your own joy. Some people provide you with pleasure as opposed to joy, and you must discern the difference. Pleasure is what people give you, and therefore, they can offer it or withhold it. On the other hand, happiness is an internal …