By Angel Blair
When we hear the word relationships we often think about the connections we have to others. Bonds with our family, friends, significant others, etc. So we tend to forget one of the most important but commonly overlooked relationships we have, and that’s the one we hold with ourselves. We work hard to maintain and foster the relationships that we have with other people in our lives, but the relationship we have with ourselves deserves the same attention and compassion. This is a concept that can get lost in the shuffle of juggling life’s demands, but it has earned the right to be found.
Life can get busy and chaotic. It brings changes, obstacles, joys, challenges, and a whole host of other elements. So it’s easy to lose sight of yourself and your needs in the day to day and what’s expected of you. Most of the time it’s difficult or nearly impossible to think of yourself first when your attention is required elsewhere; to your family, your job – to a multitude of other things. But it’s important to know and ask things about yourself so that you can respect and treasure the relationship you have with you.
If you’ve consistently pushed your own needs aside, it may be hard to rediscover things about yourself and to learn more about you. So ask yourself some questions. What do you like to do? What are you passionate about? What have you wanted to try? Are there things you’d like to change? Be honest and listen to yourself because your thoughts and feelings have value. You deserve to care for your own physical, mental, and emotional needs on a daily basis, just as you care for others’ needs. Nurturing your relationship with you is vital, and a precious gift worth giving yourself.
About Angel:
My name is Angel Blair, I am a mom to beautiful twin girls and hold degrees in counseling from schools outside of the Philadelphia area. I’ve worked with the MS community in the past, and am grateful for the opportunities I’ve had in helping others. I enjoy spending time with my family, writing, reading, and traveling.
