Inner Child Work: How To Treat Your Inner Child – Day 12 of 12 Days of Loving Yourself

Inner Child Work: How To Treat Your Inner Child – Day 12 of 12 Days of Loving Yourself

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What is inner child work? Imagine your favorite child.  Maybe it’s your child, maybe it’s your friend’s child.  Imagine those moments when the child is just SO freaking adorable.  They say and do adorable things that are full of wonder.

Now, think about that child that just drives you crazy.  The one that you wish would shut up! Now, think about yourself as a child.  Which one are you? The awesome, good child?  Or the annoying, obnoxious child?

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Being Present By Making Today The Most Delicious, Beautiful Day Ever – Day 11 of 12 Days of Loving Yourself

Being Present By Making Today The Most Delicious, Beautiful Day Ever – Day 11 of 12 Days of Loving Yourself

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Mindfulness and being present in the now. This is a type of meditation.  It’s not silent meditation. It’s being aware. Listening. Hearing everything. Seeing everything. Moving your awareness away from what’s happening internally to your external world around you.

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Know Your Needs – Day 4 of 12 Days of Loving Yourself

Know Your Needs – Day 4 of 12 Days of Loving Yourself

woman in a black and white picture with hand on her lips, hair up, earrings and black and white blouse, symbolizing the power to know your needs

Know your needs! Do you really know what you need? What is the difference between what you want and what you need? We aren’t talking about survival needs. What are you physical needs? Are you eating right? Are you sleeping enough? Are you getting enough exercise and fresh air? Share in the comments how you are doing with your physical needs.

What are emotional needs? Are you feeling your feelings?

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