I know, most of us tend to forget about the most important person in our lives, which is ourselves.
We get so career-driven and family-orientated that we forget about the person who wakes early every morning and works late, so that our families may have all the luxuries of life.
You are the most valuable asset you have in your life, so, instead of drowning yourself and forgetting about yourself, it’s time for you to celebrate your existence.
We celebrate our birthdays, our parents, and our children; darn right, we even celebrate women for being women.
So, stop doubting your importance and relevance in your own life and live a little.
When I say celebrate yourself, I mean every day make time for yourself to at least have conversations with yourself about where you are and where you are going as a person.
I know this may sound silly to some, but talking to yourself can be very therapeutic and encouraging at times, especially when you know exactly where you are coming from and where you are headed.
A few weeks ago I was unhappy about a particular situation and I didn’t want to relay the problem to anyone, knowing that I had the answers to change the situation.
So I had a one-on-one with myself, which made me realise how much I’ve accomplished since the beginning of my existence.
And, believe or not, I’m at a happier place, because I know exactly where I started from on my journey.
Appreciating yourself doesn’t necessarily mean spending money on yourself or going on an expensive get away trip with friends.
Appreciate yourself by doing things that you’ve always wanted to do but just never got around to doing, thanks to the busy schedule you keep.
Self-appreciation goes way beyond material possessions or the position you hold.
Respecting your time, the company you keep and the things you choose to listen to are also ways of appreciating who you are.
For instance, if you really love the person you see in the mirror every morning, it will be hard for you to be part of anything mediocre, that will reduce you to something you are not.
I see a lot of people putting up with and subjecting themselves to people and situations that don’t really benefit them, but actually take away from them.
My theory is: if it’s not adding any value or money to your life then don’t put up with it.
We need to start appreciating ourselves and our space by not allowing toxic people and situations to get the better of us.
Lastly, you are far too special and important to neglect the one person who will always be there for you, no matter what, which is you.
