{"id":38227,"date":"2016-01-17T23:04:24","date_gmt":"2016-01-18T07:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=38227"},"modified":"2016-01-22T13:16:11","modified_gmt":"2016-01-22T21:16:11","slug":"7-ways-start-appreciating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/7-ways-start-appreciating\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways To Start Appreciating Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We don’t appreciate ourselves!<\/p>\n

It’s not to say we put ourselves down, but in the endeavor for a better life, we tend to think that we aren’t good enough.<\/p>\n

Bullshit.<\/p>\n

You’re good enough. You’re capable and probably doing really well today.<\/p>\n

You just have to realize that.<\/p>\n

Here are 10 ways to start appreciating yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1) Know that you’re doing better than a lot of people<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s easy to think that you’re not doing well enough because of the goals you’ve set. For example, I personally had a problem with thinking I was always broke or not as successful as others just because I am not rich.<\/p>\n

But you know what? I may not be making six figures, but I’ve my own business which I created by myself. I make money on my own. I know of people who haven’t made a cent even after years of being in business.<\/p>\n

I am not bragging. I am just appreciating myself.<\/p>\n

You may not be where you want to be yet, but that doesn’t mean you’re that far behind.<\/p>\n

So…<\/p>\n

2) Realize that you’re doing good!<\/strong><\/p>\n

You’re good! You’re fine. You’re alright. You’re quite well indeed!<\/p>\n

Start changing the conversation in your head to appreciate yourself. Stop thinking that you’re constantly struggling or not good enough.<\/p>\n

Remember that there’s good in you. It’s not all that bad!<\/p>\n

3) See yourself for who you really are and not typical benchmarks\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the blogosphere, the typical benchmarks of being successful means having fame and fortune.<\/p>\n

That works of course. Influence and money attract people. But just because you’ve yet to achieve these popular milestones doesn’t mean you aren’t doing well.<\/p>\n

For example, I’ve written over 500 articles online. I’ve also had emails coming from readers from all over telling me I inspire them. I even saved a life once!<\/p>\n

So instead of telling myself, “I am not as good as the rich and famous”, I say, “I’m the guy who actually save lives!”<\/strong><\/p>\n

That’s how you appreciate yourself here. You get down to the truth of who you are and your achievements!<\/p>\n

4) Give yourself a break and of course, rewards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Work hard all you like, but remember, you deserve a break. You deserve a reward.<\/p>\n

It doesn’t need to be validated by someone else as they give you something literally.<\/p>\n

Give it to yourself already! Spoil yourself!<\/p>\n

Want to go on that trip? Go right ahead. You shouldn’t have to slog your whole life.<\/p>\n

5) Write down what you’re good at everyday<\/strong><\/p>\n

I mean it: WRITE.<\/p>\n

Infuse some power in your expression. Don’t just think about it.<\/p>\n

This is to remind yourself who you really are and how capable you actually are.<\/p>\n

6) Remember the difference you’ve made in others<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why should you ever have to be the nice guy who finishes last?<\/p>\n

Forget that. You’re a nice person who has helped others. You’ve made a difference. You’ve created change.<\/p>\n

Revel in that. Be proud. Brag about it a little even. Don’t be too modest.<\/p>\n

7) Remember that we’re all going to die anyway<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guess what? We’re all equal.<\/p>\n

We’re all going to meet at the same destination (where ever that is.)<\/p>\n

But one thing is for certain: We’re leaving this place. And that means we’re going to leave everything behind, be it your kids, money, fame or whatever. It will all not matter eventually.<\/p>\n

What will matter is whether you can actually look back and answer truthfully that you led a happy and honest life.<\/p>\n

So how about you start being grateful and also happy with who you are, and what you have?<\/p>\n

Why be overwhelmed and burden by struggles all the time?<\/p>\n

Why not start appreciating yourself?<\/p>\n

Hey Pick The Brainer!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ready to start appreciating yourself so you can be happy all day everyday?<\/p>\n

Then get my latest book. It’s free.<\/p>\n

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