I’m sure it comes as no surprise to anyone that the key to successful relationships is definitely communication. It is imperative to the way we are able to connect with and understand each other. Without proper communication, everything just becomes a complete mess. Think about a time where one of your important relationships suffered from the result of poor communication. Just as it is necessary to communicate with others, it is necessary to understand how to communicate with ourselves. The same damage that poor communication can cause in a relationship between two individuals is just as likely to happen in the relationship we have with ourselves.
One of the best ways to learn how to communicate with yourself is to get to know yourself. After all, part of the goal of communication is to build a secure familiarity between yourself and the other. A fantastic way to learn about you is to learn how to love spending time with yourself. It can be a daunting process because it is so easy to feel lonely. But always remember that being alone does not mean that you are lonely. When we love someone, we enjoy and even crave spending time with them. Why not do the same with yourself? In spending time alone, do things that force you to examine and listen to yourself. If eating alone scares you, start small and make a little picnic lunch at your favorite park. If you’re shy, go to an event solo. Go shopping by yourself. Paint, draw, blast music, write a song, take up sewing. Anything you’d like! It’s totally up to you what activities you decide to engage in when you’re spending quality time with yourself. Just let go and enjoy your own presence.
Next step: meditate. I feel like I sound like a hippie whenever I say this; and I say it a lot. That is because it’s one of the practices that contribute to the success of my thought life. Through meditation, you are able to reflect and even have a conversation with yourself. Of course, conversation and communication go hand-in-hand. Just like someone else can’t read your mind, don’t expect that you can so easily read yours either. Sometimes, we aren’t always able to fully understand ourselves, our emotions, and actions. Take time to meditate and learn how to have a constructive conversation with yourself.
Make sure you guys love yourselves and dedicate just as much time and effort into a relationship with yourself as you would with any another person you love. You’re worth it! Be sure to subscribe and check back later. Until next time.
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