10 Ways to Forge a Deeper Connection with Yourself
Embarking on a journey of self-discovery? Here are ten insightful strategies to foster a profound bond with your inner self. Dive into the depths of your being, unravel your potential, and cultivate a relationship with the most important person in your life - You.
Cultivating a healthy relationship with one’s self takes time and commitment
Though we often speak negatively to ourselves, you’ll benefit more from quiet encouragement and a positive approach.
- 10 ways to help you connect to yourself on a deeper level
- Draw your awareness deeper inwards to feel supported, guided, and at peace.
Try automatic writing
Ask yourself questions and write down what you need to know today
- Don’t worry about the content, just write it down
- This will tap into your inner wisdom and deepen your connection to yourself
- The trick is to let the words flow without editing or judgment
Become aware of your thoughts
Notice where fear or self-criticism arise for you. – consciously choose to let them go or reframe them into a new perspective.
- When we are able to do this, we are more equipped to manifest the things we truly desire.
Do more of what makes you happy
Find something you love to do that brings you joy
Focus on your breath.
Bring your awareness to your breath and follow it as you inhale and exhale. Feel the rise of your chest as it fills you right up, following it all the way to your belly and out again. Repeat for as long as you feel necessary.
Smile!
Look into your own eyes and feel your vibration rise.
- Acknowledge your own presence before you go about your day. These small actions help us deepen our connection to ourselves and help us stay grounded, gain confidence, and live in alignment with what we really want.
Feel all the feelings
When times get tough, we often push on and cover up how we feel in an attempt to hold things together. In doing so, we disconnect from our inner self as all our feelings and emotions are there to tell us something.
Create a morning ritual
Before you start your day, make time to check in with yourself and spend some time doing something that nourishes your soul
Check in with yourself regularly
How do I feel right now?
- Notice your response and pay attention to what your body is telling you
- Ask yourself these questions and make sure you are experiencing what is making you feel as good as you should be
- This will help you identify any underlying emotions that you may be experiencing.
Find silence.
Take five minutes each morning or night to sit in silence. Don’t worry about emptying all thoughts from your head; instead, simply notice the thoughts, letting them go and returning to your center
- You can find your present self by focusing on your breathing, thoughts, and feelings.
Move your body
see movement and exercise as a form of self-love instead of a chore
- Listen to what your body needs and flow with it
- Choose to do what feels expansive and freeing to your body- feel what it is like to move and stretch your body