8 Ways to Become Your Own Bestfriend
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No matter how much of an extrovert you are, you still spend a majority of the 24 hours alone; either doing the daily chores or just lying down or anything else for that matter. The only person you have for company in these times is you, yourself, and hence, it is imperative that you become your own best friend by following the ways mentioned below.
1. Accept yourself as you are
A good friend never judges you by your looks or riches, and accepts you as you are. Hence, to be your own best friend, you too should stop complaining about your imperfections, and be happy with what God blessed you with.
2. Indulge in self talk
If you feel lonely during the times you are alone, just talk to yourself. Self talk can help you get over your insecurities apart from helping you bide your time.
3. Be frank with yourself
Don’t keep bluffing yourself that you are doing alright when you know in the deepest core of your heart that something is amiss. Worse than lying to others, is lying to yourself. Listen to your conscience, and do a reality-check more often.
4. Pat yourself on the back
Appreciate your little achievements. Stand in front of a mirror and smile at what you see. Reward yourself for every little thing you accomplish and every little progress you make.
5. Stay positive
Never lose hope, and always see the bright side of things. Don’t just sit there with sloppy shoulders just because you failed in something. Rise up and dust off your clothes, and start again knowing that you will definitely achieve what you set out to.
6. Share with others
Don’t keep things bottled up inside. If you really are your own best friend, you shouldn’t let yourself die slowly inside. Seek help form others and share with your near and dear ones. Being your own best friend doesn’t mean you have to live a solitary existence.
7. Prod yourself on
Just like a good friend would, you too should constantly encourage yourself to achieve your goals. Never let your knees give way even for an instance, but keep walking till you reach the zenith.
8. Take care of yourself
Many philosophers and scientists have spent so much time ruminating over theories that they neglected themselves until their body broke down. If you want to be your own best friend, take care of yourself like a friend would. Wealth once lost, can be recovered but good health will never return once you let it go.
