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SpeakerHow do you treat yourself? There are times where it can be difficult to take care of ourselves.
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SpeakerWe tend to blame ourselves for every little mistake, every little thing we don't know or even punishing ourselves in our everyday lives.
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SpeakerMaybe this has become more noticeable lately for you.
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SpeakerYou tend to feel that the most pressure, burnout, and high expectations are coming from yourself more than anyone else.
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SpeakerWhile discipline and responsibility are important and it's also essential to be kind to yourself while striving to meet your goals.
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SpeakerTo help with that, here are seven ways to be kinder to yourself.
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Speaker1. go for a walk and clear your head.
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SpeakerHave you had any time outside as of late?
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SpeakerTry going on walks to your favorite restaurants, places, or even your favorite nature trail.
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SpeakerIt can help significantly with anxiety and stress.
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SpeakerIf you're pushing yourself extraordinarily hard as of late, you owe this destressing opportunity to yourself.
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SpeakerAn enormous part of showing yourself kindness is ensuring that you are giving yourself the time you need to step away and recharge.
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SpeakerGoing on a walk in nature has been shown to have incredible effects on mental health. Go on a walk, it'll help clear your mind.
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Speaker2. identifying what you need and following through.
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SpeakerThink about what you need right this very moment. Take a moment to truly evaluate how you are right now.
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SpeakerYou may notice that you feel a little tired or that you really have been working way too hard.
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SpeakerTake a moment and absorb the feelings that you're having right now and tend to them.
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SpeakerChoosing to listen to your body and doing a bit of maintenance from time to time can go a very long way.
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SpeakerThis can help prevent burnout and help you feel ready and recharged for the things that are important to you.
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SpeakerMaking a conscious decision of what you need and learning to recharge for your priorities can help you reach your goals while making sure to take care of yourself.
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Speaker3. food, drink, and rest.
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SpeakerDid you know that if you feel thirsty, you're already experiencing a mild amount of dehydration?
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SpeakerMaking sure that you are carrying a water bottle on you or even just keeping it nearby if you tend to fidget or bite things when you're focusing can be a great way to stay hydrated.
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SpeakerWhen we are stressed or feeling blue, we can tend to forget to eat, drink and sleep enough.
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SpeakerTry to picture a friend or a family member you love not eating or drinking all day. Maybe you'd bring them a snack or remind them to pace themselves.
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SpeakerDoing the same for your own person is a beautiful sign of self love.
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Speaker4. taking breaks from stressful events.
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SpeakerHave you ever forcefully been pushing yourself towards a deadline, cramming for a test?
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SpeakerIf you're performing repetitive tasks over and over again, you may find that your ability to retain information
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Speakerwill fade quicker than if you space the tasks out over extended periods of time.
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SpeakerInstead of taking a huge five hour study session, try to take multiple hour-long sessions throughout the day to help improve your ability to learn and remember new skills.
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SpeakerThe spacing effect has a wide variety of situations that it can be implemented.
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SpeakerSo, try to decide against pushing the all nighters.
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SpeakerSometimes, waiting until morning to fix a problem can help you approach it from a fresh and unique angle - space yourself.
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Speaker5. rewarding yourself for a job well done!
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SpeakerFind yourself feeling a little empty when you finish tasks you set out to do?
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SpeakerMaybe you tend to finish difficult tests, assignments or projects but feel more relieved than accomplished once they're finally done.
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SpeakerGenerally speaking, when we complete tasks and we feel a wave of relief flow over us, it's because we've just completed an objective that was difficult or otherwise challenging.
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SpeakerWhen we're hard on ourselves, we turn experiences that should be good into an experience that's just expected of us.
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SpeakerYou may find yourself less excited to complete tasks.
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SpeakerReward systems can work wonders. If you've finished something you've been working on for weeks, take a moment to give yourself a pat on the back.
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SpeakerBe proud of accomplishments, both big and small. Congratulate yourself in the same way that you would congratulate someone that you love.
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SpeakerAnd 6. forgiving yourself and moving forward.
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SpeakerHaven't we all done something that we've regretted before? Sometimes we default to blaming ourselves.
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SpeakerThis can lead to us insulting ourselves, our intelligence or questioning why we are the way that we are.
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SpeakerWhile self-reflection and accountability is important, there is such a thing as pushing yourself too hard or holding yourself accountable to an unreasonable standard.
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SpeakerEveryone makes mistakes., whether big or small, everyone has regrets.
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SpeakerLearning self-forgiveness is one of the most wonderful self-love tools that you have in order to help move forward.
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SpeakerRemembering that you're only human and that mistakes are OK, helps you forgive yourself and move on. Show yourself the compassion you deserve.
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SpeakerDid you relate to this video? Did you find ways to treat yourself in a more kind way?
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SpeakerTreating yourselves like the enemy or a nuisance can cause a lot of grief and frustation,
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Speakerespecially when we don't build ourselves the foundation we need in order to improve and succeed.
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SpeakerEncouraging yourself and showing yourself that you're willing to be patient can go a long way.
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SpeakerHas there been a time where you realized that being kinder to yourself actually helped improve the way you approach a situation you had to face or improve your mental health?
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SpeakerShare your experiences in the comment section below. We appreciate hearing your stories.
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SpeakerLeave a like and share this video with a friend if you think it'll help them.
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SpeakerAs usual, all references are in the description.
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SpeakerThank you for watching. Until next time.