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Just published: Martha Treat #213
Appreciating/Acknowledging Begins Within
At the end of each session with my clients, I show them a cycle of completion circle that begins and ends with acknowledgment and appreciation.
When we finish something the acknowledging of the completion and appreciating of ourselves gives us the enthusiasm to do what is next and builds a solid foundation of inner trust and supplies us with balance, clarity, and greater cooperation.
Recently several clients have shared honestly that they are uncomfortable appreciating and acknowledging themselves. I understand that and for many, I believe that may be the case.
I had the same experience many years ago when I first heard about the power of appreciating and acknowledging. I knew I loved being appreciated by others, but it seemed silly that I would do that with myself. Having been taught not to brag as a child it seemed a little self-serving.
Now I see it as essential resulting in giving myself greater strength, confidence, trust, and gratitude. And with a habit of appreciating and acknowledging myself I then have an overflow to give to others.
Expressing gratitude for ourselves and each other is a muscle worth developing as a constant we can count on. Practicing genuine appreciation for ourselves honors who we are.
These two practices I do daily have changed my life.
- After brushing your teeth look into your own eyes with loving gratitude for who you are and for all that you have completed that day.
- During the day appreciate and acknowledge yourself often. It can be as simple as a quiet thank you. For me, it is often not about anything specific. I just say it out loud. And if you were in my office each day you might hear, “thank you honey.”
It may be uncomfortable at first but continuing to practice appreciation will build your inner muscles of self-confidence, trust, and loving.
I invite you to begin adding appreciation and acknowledgment of yourself to your daily diet. Thanking yourself and appreciating who you are can bless you in many ways.
Martha Invitations
1. After you send an email, choose to silently say thank you to yourself.
2. Say thank you to yourself randomly, not for anything specific but just because.
3. Each day place your hand on your heart in silent appreciation.
Martha
virginia@msia.org
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Treat #210 Finishings Along the Way
Treat #211 Use It or Lose It
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2018
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2017
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2016
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