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September 2007 Reflection
What Self Appreciation Is
Self-appreciation, simply put, is self-love. When we love, value, and acknowledge ourselves for both what we do and who we are, we’re appreciating ourselves. It can take a variety of forms, but almost anything we think, feel, do, or say to ourselves or about ourselves in a kind, loving, and positive way fits into the category of self-appreciation.
Here’s a list of some simple examples of self-appreciation:
• Celebrating our success
• Speaking about ourselves in a positive way
• Accepting compliments with grace and ease
• Forgiving ourselves for mistakes
• Taking care of ourselves––physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually
If you look at the word appreciation in most dictionaries, it is defined as recognition of the value of someone or something. Working with this simple definition and understanding, we can define self-appreciation as our recognition of our own value. As we’re able to see, recognize, and ultimately appreciate in a loving way what we do and who we are, we begin to utilize the true magical power of self-appreciation.
––excerpt from Mike Robbins
book, Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation; p. 174
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Monthly Practice:
 | During each week of September, select three of the six examples of self appreciation shared by Mike Robbins excerpt above, and use it as a daily practice. For example: forgiving ourselves for mistakes. Practice that for a week by literally listing and releasing the mistakes that you have made and follow it with an appreciation for yourself for beginning the process of self-forgiveness.
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| Self-appreciation or self love-does not involve inflation or deflation of self. It is an acknowledgement of what is so about your nature or experience that is positive and creative. At the end of each day regardless of the suggestion you choose for the week, list five self-acknowledgements and appreciations for what worked well and is
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| Genuinely appreciate at least two people each day for the rest of the month. For further deepening work and inspiration on the power of appreciation for self and others, read Mike Robbins new book on “Focus on the Good Stuff”.
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