It's our job to first make ourselves feel better and then make ourselves feel good. Recovery is not only about stopping painful feelings; it is about creating a good life for ourselves.
We don't have to deny ourselves activities that help us feel good. Going to meetings, basking in the sun, exercising, taking a walk, or spending time with a friend are activities that may help us feel good. We each have our list. If we don't, we're now free to explore, experiment, and develop that list.
When we find a behavior or activity that produces a good feeling, put it on the list. Then, do it frequently.
Let's stop denying ourselves good feelings and start doing things that make us feel good.
Today, I will do one activity or behavior that I know will create a good feeling for me. If I'm uncertain about what I like, I will experiment with one behavior today.
I'm going to get a really lovely journal, and start to fill it with my very new list of "What Feels Good for Freya", then I'm going to start thinking about what to add to the list, and to see how long I can make it, and try to do one of the things on my list each day, just because it makes me feel good. It's time to stop emotionally abusing myself, and to start acting towards myself in a way that represents at least being a good friend to myself, even if I haven't got to the "loving myself" portion of the programme yet! I love this meditation Danielle. Thanks for posting. ((((Hugs))))
Yes, Sister. I saw this & I smiled (thinking of you too, I knew you'd love it!) Fab stuff with the Journal. What a beautiful 'Present to Self!' Love Dxx