 | Be Your Own
Best Friend |
Know Yourself
Accept your strengths and your weaknesses.
Everyone has both!
Accept Help
Some problems are too big to solve alone.
Confide in someone you trust, and lighten the load.
Go Gently
Don't be hard on yourself. Be careful not to expect too much,
or to over-react to your mistakes.
Be True to You
Don't try to be someone else. Be proud of who you are. Pay attention
to your own thoughts and feelings, and do what seems right for you.
Control Self-Talk
Listen to the voice inside your head. If you hear put-downs - "I'm so
stupid." "I'm not worth it." "I should be more like him/her." - then STOP!
Take a deep breath, and change the tune to - "Everybody
makes mistakes." "I deserve it." "How I am is good enough for me."
Take Time Out
Spend some time alone and enjoy your favourite music, reading a book
or magazine; or write in your journal.
Stay Active
When you walk, run, dance and play hard, your body gets rid of
nervous energy and tension. And when you feel fit and strong, you're
ready to meet life's challenges.
