How to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself
1st, what does it mean to have a healthy relationship with yourself?
Health is multifaceted, all encompassing and involves optimized wellbeing. And who you are, atleast the best version of yourself is happy, whole and complete. By that definition of yourself, you lack nothing and have everything you need all by your damn self.
However it is known that social connection is a core human need. Imagine a network of great connections and how wonderful everyone’s lives would be. Win win situations all across the board. This sounds ideal and is only possible if every individual that shows up is healthy, whole and complete.
Therefore, before we can relate effectively with others, we must develop a sense of self. Become the main character. We are all main characters in our own individual lives. Heroes on our own journeys. What are your goals and values? What is your vision and what are you doing to move closer to it?
Below is a maintenance checklist and questionnaire for self inquiry. Maintenance involves functional checks, servicing, building and continuous support. Heath is not tangible but a checklist can help you keep track of what you can control. Self inquiry will lead you to make adjustments where necessary.
Optimal Health Checklist to Maintain a Healthy Relationship with Yourself
Questionnaire for deeper self inquiry
Environment
The quality of your thinking and work are a direct reflection of your physical environment.
What are you doing to improve your environment?
Are you doing everything you can to keep it clean?
Is your social circle healthy and supportive of your growth?
Do you feel safe?
Leave toxic environments. You cannot grow in poison.
Mental
The brain can believe anything it is told.
Are you aware of what you tell yourself on a consistent basis?
Do you appreciate yourself?
Do you have a high regard for your own well-being and happiness?
Are you reading self help books?
Are you creating space in your life to spend time alone?
Become aware of negative self talk and let go of judgement and perfectionism.
It’s ok to make mistakes. Talk nicely to yourself.
Physical
Take care of yourself physically.
Are you exercising consistently?
Do you have a training plan?
Are you practicing self-care & self respect?
Do you have a training partner or coach?
Emotional
Feel negative and positive emotions fully.
Are you going to therapy?
Do you have friends or family you can be completely vulnerable with?
Are you comparing yourself to another and robbing yourself of all joy?
In summary, the importance of having a healthy relationship with yourself is everything. It effects every aspect of your life from social, professional, emotional, and physical. #StayActive and strive towards optimal health. Your health is your wealth.
