Annica Johansson BACYC, CLSC     ajempowerment@gmail.com           
Phone:  250 714-2366                    

      Annica's Empowerment   
                                           Modeling and Coaching Specialist

 Need a Boost

  When you spend a lot of time talking bad about others or looking down on other people's
  behaviour, you might be in the risk zone of not feeling good about yourself. Other warning
  signs of a low self-image are:

• You do things to show others that you are capable, and not doing it for yourself.

• You think everything is related to you. You are being very self-centered if you think everybody is
  talking about you. Everybody is thinking about their own stuff so there is not room for them to think
  about you all the time.

• You always compare yourself with others. When you compare yourself to others, you are loosing
  out on your own power. We all come in different shape and sizes and I bet somebody wants
  something you have and vice versa. We all do this but it is when you constant trying to measure
  up to others where you lose some of your own precious self. We all have something special to
  offer and when you realize what it is you are great at, you will find that glow again.

• You are stuck in one thought process all the time. If you think everything is unfair and nobody
  understands you, you risk missing the opportunities around you. Opportunities are around you
  all the time but if you think everybody is trying to get you, or you think you cannot do this or that,
  or whatever your thoughts are, you are missing out on having a different experience. That experience
  might open you up to find another way of looking at your life, which will increase your inspiration
  of doing new things.
   

     What you can do to feel better right now

      Take a deep breathe, three times in a row. This will help in any situation where tension is
      present. Deep breathing has an amazing effect on your relaxation level and overall wellness.

      Change your scenery, take a walk, sit on the deck, move around.
      All of this will change your energy and you will be more inspired to do things.

      Phone a friend that you haven't spoken to for a while. Everybody likes to hear
      from old friends. Or email them so they know you are there if they want to chat.

      Take a dog for a walk. If you don't have a dog, maybe your friend's got one,
      dogs loves to go for a walk, all the time.

      Next time you are invited to do something that is outside your comfort zone, try
      to say YES. Only by saying yes will shift your energy and you will feel more alive.

      Say no to gossip. When you are engaging in negative self-talk or talking bad about
      others, you are zapping the good energy. When you end that negative conversation
      you will have less motivation than what you had when your started. Take notice or be
      observant on your thoughts next time you are doing this.

      Read a book that has inspired you in the past, or get a new book that might be similar
      to the one you read.

      Be kind to yourself. Focus on your successes in life and on what you did good today.
      For example: you gave a stranger a smile, you were patient while you were waiting
      in line, you made a great dinner for your family....