How to Develop A Relationship With Yourself.

We often put a lot of emphasis on the relationship we have with other people that we forget the most important relationship we should focus on is with ourselves. I would say that even when talking about the different types of love that exist which are romantic, platonic, familial, etc. I often forget to mention the main one which is self-love. Having or developing a relationship with yourself is easier said than done.

At first, it’s really hard to comprehend the notion that we could build a relationship with ourselves then comes the dilemma that it’s such a cliche or cringe-y idea, and finally you are hit with the realisation that you cannot have fulfilling relationships nor a joyful & peaceful life if you don’t acknowledge and accept yourself fully. In today’s post, I wanted to share with you 3 ways that could help you develop a relationship with yourself. Without further ado, let’s jump into the post!

Nous accordons souvent beaucoup d’importance à la relation que nous entretenons avec les autres et oublions que la relation la plus importante sur laquelle nous devrions nous concentrer est celle avec nous-mêmes. Je dirais cela même en parlant des différents types d’amour qui existent qui sont romantique, platonique, familial, etc. j’oublie souvent de mentionner le principal qui est l’amour de soi. Avoir ou développer une relation avec soi-même est plus facile à dire qu’à faire.

Au début, il est vraiment difficile de comprendre l’idée que nous pourrions construire une relation avec nous-mêmes, puis vient le dilemme que c’est une idée tellement clichée, et finalement vous réalisez que vous ne pouvez pas avoir de relations épanouissantes ni une vie joyeuse et paisible si vous ne vous reconnaissez pas et ne vous acceptez pas pleinement. Dans l’article d’aujourd’hui, je voulais partager avec vous 3 façons qui pourraient vous aider à développer une relation avec vous-même. Sans plus tarder, passons au post !

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BEING OPEN & HONEST TO YOURSELF

We could all put on a facade and wear different masks for different people in our lives but it’s extremely important to be honest with yourself when no one is around. Most of the times the reason why we don’t acknowledge ourselves is due to the judgement we reserve to our own self. However, the more you try to repress your true self the worse you will feel long-term.

You can’t hide yourself forever, there will come a time where you will have to acknowledge all your flaws, mistakes, weaknesses, etc. and when you are already honest with yourself – that situation wouldn’t be a problem because you have already acknowledged and accepted those things.

Related: 10 Ways to Shake Up Your Life.

 

BEING RESPECTFUL TO YOURSELF

This is something that I don’t really hear or even if I do, it’s only very rarely and that is to show respect to yourself. It’s extremely important to show respect towards others, my mum instilled in me from a very young age that I should show respect towards everyone regardless of their personality/character because that’s the basic thing every single person on earth deserves which I believe this notion has its own set of pros & cons but that’s a complete different topic in itself.

With that said, I am pretty sure this is something that is taught to everyone from a young age – you have to show respect towards adults, your elders, or simply to people in general. But we sometimes forget to direct that same level of respect towards ourselves.

We are often our worst critics, the words we throw at ourselves aren’t only mean but they are also vindictive. We don’t allow to show grace, empathy or kindness to ourselves and that is a very big problem. We deserve the same amount of respect we show towards others because that’s the least we could do to ourselves. If you don’t respect yourself in the first place, how can you even build a relationship with yourself?

Related: 3 Things to Be Unapologetic About.

 

BEING KIND & EMPATHETIC TOWARDS YOURSELF

This one relates to the previous point I was talking about and that is to show kindness & empathy towards ourselves. We don’t grant that privilege we reserve to others to ourselves which is unfair. If you aren’t kind to yourself then who will?

I’m not saying that you should pat yourself on the back every time you do something good (which I’m not saying you shouldn’t) but you should appreciate yourself when you do something that you are proud of and not be too harsh on yourself when you do the opposite.

Related: How To Be Kind To Yourself.

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Thank you so much for reading! – xo N

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