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Wouldn't it be great to have an awesome best friend who's always with you and can give you advice perfectly suited to your personality?
Is your first thought, "Oohhh... that would be nice. I wish!"
Not so fast! You can be your own friend, and you might already act like a friend to yourself without realizing it!
Treat Yourself Kindly
Be nice to yourself.
Talk to yourself the way you'd talk to a good friend.
Forgive yourself if you make a mistake.
Quiz
You missed a deadline because you forgot about it. What do you tell yourself?
Be nice to yourself! Everyone makes mistakes. If you wouldn't say it to a good friend, don't say it to yourself!
Trust Yourself
Asking for advice can sometimes be helpful, but don't be afraid to make your own decisions without feeling like you need approval.
Trust your instincts to tell you when something is right for you.
Sometimes you may want to do something no one else does, and that's okay!
Quiz
You see a new restaurant and want to try it. What should you do?
Trust yourself! If you think something sounds good, try it! It's okay to ask for recommendations, but don't feel like you need anyone's approval before trying something that interests you.
Did you know?
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Prioritize Yourself
Put yourself and your needs first.
Taking care of yourself and making yourself happy are important.
It's okay to set boundaries and say no if you don't want to do something.
Quiz
You finally have time in your busy schedule to go to the gym! Before you leave, your friend calls and asks if you can help them move today. What do you do?
Prioritize yourself! Your plans and your health are important. Let your friend know you're busy - there's no need to lie. You could also skip helping entirely if you needed to: your friend will understand.
Take Action
Practice being a good friend to yourself! This week:
This Byte has been authored by
Heidi Fleming
EHS Professional & Trainer