Wine & Wellness Wednesday: Building the Habit of Positive Self-Talk

Lots of things have been said over the years about building good habits or breaking habits that don’t serve us well. (Including by me on occasion!)

Most of the time, we think of those habits as actions or tasks; as things we want to do on a regular basis.

How often do you think about those habits as thoughts; as things you want to think or believe on a regular basis?

During the upheaval of the past few months, I’ve been struggling to maintain routines and habits, and my thought processes have been wildly uneven. It’s frustrating, to say the least.

Several days ago, I said to myself, “Self, it’s ok. You are doing the best you can. You have a finite amount of energy on a daily basis. Give yourself a break. Accept that you’ve used your energy, be ok with what you’ve gotten done, and let go of any guilt you’re feeling. Tomorrow is another day.” 

I also said to myself, “Self, look at the things you’ve done the past few days. Maybe you haven’t done ALL THE THINGS. But look at what you HAVE done and the habits you’ve started back up again. That should feel great!”

What are you saying to yourself or thinking to yourself ABOUT yourself right now?

I have a challenge for you. Spend some time with yourself and make it positive. Pick something you’re grateful for, or positive about, and focus on that feeling. Pick a conversation to have with yourself, and do it again tomorrow. And the next day. And the next.

That habit you’re building? It’s good for you. Cheers! Here’s to your health!

Wine & Wellness Wednesday: Self Worth

I’ve been enjoying some quiet time with just myself the past few days, exploring a new-to-us area while my husband is on a business trip. I’ve been both out-and-about, exploring, as well as basking in silence in our hotel room.

And I’ve been thinking. One of the results of that contemplation is today’s slightly different #winewellnesswednesday post. All of us have value. All of us. Recognizing that intrinsic value in self becomes reflected in everything else.

You. 

Yes, you, the person reading this. 

You have value.

Go find a mirror, take a deep breath, and repeat those three words to yourself. Or find a smartphone and turn the camera to selfie mode. 

Whatever it takes, look yourself in the face and repeat those three words to yourself. Out loud.

Believe yourself. You’re telling yourself the truth. 

What would change if we said those things to ourselves every day, with conviction behind the words?

A simple act of kindness can change someone’s day. 

A simple, genuine word can change someone’s world. 

Why not your own?

Self care and self worth are critical to your health.

It both is and isn’t about thinking positively or positive self talk. You have value every day, whether you’re having a good day or a cruddy one. You have value every day, whether you’re in a good mood or a bad one. You will make mistakes; you will make magic. Those positive words, “You have value,” said to yourself with conviction? Those will help.

You have value.

Don’t forget it.

Isn’t it important to treat what you value with care?

Isn’t it important to treasure what you value?

Treasure yourself. Treasure your health.

Look in a mirror and repeat after me, “You have value.”

Cheers! Here’s to your health!