Be Good to Yourself Therapy
1. Trust yourself - your body knows what you want and what you need.
2. Put yourself first -you can't be anything to anyone else, unless
you take care of yourself first.
3. Let your feelings be known -they are important to you and others.
4. Express your opinions - it's good to hear yourself speak, people
don't have to agree with you all the time.
5. Value your thoughts - they are your thoughts and you are unique.
6. Take the time and space you need - even if others are wanting
something from you.
7 Let yourself need something -even if you can't have it, it's OK to need
8. If you are scared, it's OK to let someone know - don't be isolated.
9. When you feel like running away -let yourself feel the fear , it's false evidence appearing real.
10. When you are angry, feel the anger - ask yourself what are you really feeling .
11. When you are sad, feel it - then think about what would comfort u.
12. When you are hurt, tell the person that hurt u -they may not know
13. When you want something from someone else ask -they may not know what you want.
14. When you need help ask - if someone turns you down it's about them not you.
15. When you feel alone remember -there are people who want to be with you.
16. Live in the moment and let the future take care of itself -worry about the future takes your energy in the present.
17. When you want to say something loving to someone go ahead - don't assume they know. They may need to hear it.
18. When you can't think straight stop thinking - start feeling !.
19. When you are in need of love reach out ! -there are people out there
who want to love you.
20. When someone seems grey - look for some colour.
21. When someone gives you something accept it - don't deny them their
gift of giving. They may need to give.
22. When someone treats you badly - remember it's always about them.
Suzanne Horgan
director & founder
Certified Trainer in Practitioner Skills for Eating Disorders and Obesity
Contact Us today..........info@eatingdisorders.ie