In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy to forget to appreciate ourselves – to recognize our worth, our accomplishments, and the unique qualities that make us who we are. But here's a gentle reminder: You deserve appreciation.
But what does it mean to appreciate yourself?
Appreciating yourself means recognizing your inherent worth and treating yourself with the love, kindness, and respect that you deserve. It means celebrating your accomplishments, no matter how small, and acknowledging the unique qualities that make you who you are.
This week's affirmation is…
I Deserve Appreciation
Je Mérite D'être Remercié
At Je Mérite, I Deserve, we believe that self-appreciation is essential for nurturing your mind, body, and soul. That's why we're dedicated to providing you with the finest in self-care accoutrements, designed to help you relax, unwind, and prioritize your well-being.
Remember, you are worthy of appreciation, love, and respect – today and every day. So take some time to appreciate yourself today and celebrate the amazing person that you are.
Don't let anyone tell you that you aren't deserving of love, of light, ofappreciation, of joy, of kindness; your heartdeservesto receive them all
Joel Leon
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This is a great week to start with a meditation… close your eyes and take a listen…
10-Minute Meditation for Self Love
from Great Mediation
This 10 Minute guided meditation is tuned into the frequency of self love. Discover the immense gratitude and appreciation that lives there. Be guided to amplify these feelings until you are in a blissful state of self love and gratitude. We all have this voice in our head that tells us we're not good enough. Feeling self-love is about being true to who you are, being able to see yourself without judgement.
Next, a blog post, to usher in your appreciation journey this week…
Self-Appreciation: What It Is & 7 Ways to Appreciate Yourself
from Gratitude Blog
The universe of gratitude really is infinite. And, one highly important yet underestimated planet in this universe is self-appreciation. Being grateful for our very own selves.
Next, a short video reminder for my nurturers from last week...
Caregivers: giving yourself the appreciation you desire and deserve
from Kristine Oller
As a caregiver, you might not be receiving positive feedback from your family or your community for the amount of work you are doing and sacrifices you are making. And that is so hard to bear and feels so awful. So what do you do? You compensate for the lack of nurturing you are getting from others by talking to yourself in a more nurturing way on a regular basis. Every day. And on some days, every hour. You have to let the work you are doing be acknowledged and appreciated by you.
Next, a powerful book teaching you to appreciate the journey towards reaching your goals
by Jacqueline Whitney
Sometimes life is beautiful and then unimaginably difficult, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be beautiful again. You can’t wait until life doesn’t hurt anymore to choose to believe you deserve more. You can’t wait until you feel ready to start stepping towards your dreams. You deserve to find everything you’re looking to get out of this precious life. More than anything I just hope you know that you deserve to be here, now. The world would never be the same without you.
And a bonus book series... you'll soon know why
Part of an outstanding series -
by Trisha R Thomas
What happens when you toss tradition out the window and really start living for yourself?
Lastly, a great film based on Thomas' book series...
Nappily Ever After
starring Sanaa Lathan, Ricky Whittle, and Lyriq Bent
Violet Jones (Sanaa Lathan) has a seemingly flawless life, but after an accident at the hairdresser, things start to unravel and Violet begins to realize that she was living the life she thought she was supposed to live, not the one that she really wanted.
Enjoy!
Have a great week!
I deserve love, friendship, and laughter, I deserve peace, grace, and rest
Not because of beauty, not because of intelligence, nor because I work hard
Not because of riches nor privilege nor stature
I deserve it because I exist
I deserve and so do you
Tamara Charese
as always, affirmations from previous weeks are available here
you'll be hearing more from me soon. Promise.
tamara charese
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