No matter who you are, what your background is or where you live, one thing is true for every single person in this world; we all want to be happy!
Many of us feel stressed out and out of alignment when we are not being true to ourselves. Sometimes diseases can manifest from ailments in the body and negative thought patterns that keep us from our optimal self.
In order to be your best-self we must look at the barriers that keep us from being our absolute best-self.
Here are three ways that keep you from being your best-self.
1. We try to fit in and look to society for answers
Many of us look outside of ourselves for answers. We look for others to validate our own well-being. We are taught to be competitive and compare ourselves to the people around us, and that is how we judge how well we are doing.
For many it is more important to fit in then it is to stand out because people who stand out get talked about, noticed and sometimes left out, so we tend to hide our true selves in an effort to fit in with others.
Instead look at your own heart and let it be your voice. Lead your life through your heart and learn to recognize your unique awesomeness.
2. We ask what’s in it for me instead of what’s in it for them
Many of us feel overwhelmed with life’s demands and we become depressed because we have a desire to help and make a difference. We get stuck in the troubled times of life and we begin to ask ourselves how can I get into a better situation? “How can I get, instead of how can I give,” becomes the mantra.
3. We put everyone else first instead of ourselves
This is especially true for women. We grow up thinking that our well-being is dependent on how well the people around us are cared for.
I was the victim to this notion, when I was in corporate; I made sure to be the go to person for my boss. If she called at 2 AM on a Saturday night, no problem, I would go in to the office to make sure the problem was fixed. I thought that my worth was tied to how much my boss approved of me. I often over worked at the sacrifice of myself. I revolved my life around being there for everyone who needed me. What happened was a deep depression, anxiety and a lack of self-love. I immediately took note and realize that in order to be there for other people and be my best-self I must put myself first.
Make sure you are practicing good health habits and treating yourself like the queen you are. Dr. Sue Chadwick, a dentist in Milwaukee OR, suggests drinking extra water every day to help relive the body of toxins and flush out unwanted bacteria build up in your mouth.
~ Written by Shannon Kaiser
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