It helps me to put together a gratitude list.
Sometimes I like to remember the simple, fun things. Sometimes I like to remember the big things. So my list varies.
Here are some of the things I am grateful for:
Waking up on this side of the dirt (big thing there)
My sobriety (another biggie)
My children
My life today
Job
Bending straws
PB&J sandwiches
Blue toenail polish
Alanon
Books
A book that has helped me love myself again is "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay. She teaches the use of positive affirmations. I had low self-esteem and depression. Always doubting and criticizing myself. One of the affirmations I like is one I kept on my bathroom mirror for a very long time.
It said:
"I love you and accept you exactly as you are"
The process was to look myself in the eyes in the mirror each day (as much as needed) and tell myself that.
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