There’s no relationship more important than the one you have with yourself. To love yourself is everything, and it’s important to prioritize a deep healthy relationship with yourself.

Researchers at FinditHealth found that how connected you are to yourself will determine how meaningful and fulfilling your life will be. Keep reading to find out more ways to connect with yourself.

What does It Mean to Connect With Yourself?

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Being connected to yourself means being attentive and attuned to what is happening inside you and knowing your fundamental values. To be aware of the inner workings that make up your being.

To be attentive and recognize the world inside and outside of you.

It’s knowing and understanding your personality, being aware of your strengths and weaknesses, knowing what you need, what you desire, and what scares and holds you back. It knows what makes you and what sets you apart.

Choose Yourself

A relationship with yourself must be chosen, so that is the first step. By prioritizing yourself, you will make more choices aligned with your life. You will have more confidence, receive more insights, have better relationships, and most importantly, have inner peace and trust in yourself. Make a conscious choice to start today nurturing your relationship with yourself. 

This requires a solid commitment to setting aside time daily for self-growth and self-connections. These are acts of self-care like journaling, meditation, yoga, or even a walk in nature. Anything that fuels your growth and grounds you can be considered a form of self-care. Self-care activities are good for emotional health, mental health, and physical health. Prioritize this time and put it on your calendar, so you spend time every day inwardly focused.

Ways To Connect With Yourself Each Day

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You can do many things to connect with yourself each day regardless of whether you have 5 or 30 minutes. One of our favorite ways is to create a morning routine, so you set your day up right. After you wake up, find a quiet place to sit and notice how your body feels, the present emotions, and what state of mind you are in.

Take a few deep breaths or do a grounding meditation to center yourself.

Then start visualizing your day unfolding how you would love it too. Set powerful intentions about how you want to feel, how you want to take care of yourself, and what you want to achieve for the day. This simple practice will help your day unfold more consciously and deliberately. Starting every day with a morning routine can also help boost your self-confidence and help you become more successful.

Embrace the Discomfort

To connect with yourself is not just about listening to your dreams and desires but also your discomfort and fears. Your uncomfortable emotions have messages for you, and listening to them is essential. We encourage you to find the courage to face your fears, dive into painful feelings, and undercover inner secrets. When feelings come up, use your breath to guide you and let any emotions come up. Use this as an opportunity to bring something about your inner world into the light. 

Body Scans

If dealing with uncomfortable emotions is challenging for you, practicing body scans could assist. Find a quiet space in your home and lay on your back in a comfortable position. First, close your eyes and send your attention to your feet. You can imagine your attention as a white ball of light. Then start moving this awareness up through your legs, pelvis, belly, chest, shoulders, arms, and last top of your head. Take your time, and don’t rush as you move through each body point. Ask, how does this part feel today? Is it tight, heavy, or even light and free? This simple practice will bring you into a much deeper connection with your body and yourself.

Self Care

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We are so often so hard on ourselves, and it’s important to remember to empower and support yourself instead. Instead of criticizing yourself, choose to love yourself deeply and do things that support and empower you.

Prioritizing self-care if connecting with your heart and your intuition.

It’s seeking guidance for things that help you nourish yourself and guide you to being the best version of yourself. Prioritizing self-care can also help improve your relationships and make you a better communicator.

Nature

Nature is one of the best acts of self-care we can do for ourselves. Take your shoes off and get your toes in the grass and fully feel the spirit of nature. Get lost in the beauty of sunrise and sunset and try to make this a daily habit. Start paying attention to what surrounds you and breathe it all in as you enjoy time in nature.

Health

We naturally feel calmer and supported when we prioritize healthy food, physical activity, and sleep. Simple things like a solid night of sleep, lots of water, and vegetables can do wonders for your life. Respect your body as a temple that will carry you through this lifetime. 

To pamper yourself, get a monthly massage to treat and nourish your body. Treat yourself to things you love, like fresh flowers and candles. Self-care doesn’t have to be huge acts but instead simple things every day that nourishes and completes you.

Simple acts like meditation or a mindfulness practice can be great easy things to add to your day. It could also be any act that allows you to nurture your social connections. Get outside in your community and partake in hobbies that you enjoy and that allow you to meet other people. Meaningful connections can be so important to deepening our own connection with yourself.

Exercise 

Moving your body is a form of self-care and self-love. We encourage you to get outside, go on a walk, or go to a yoga class in your community. Movement is freeing, fun, nourishing, and a great way to explore and connect with our physical body. Be present and tuned in to your body and feel all the sensations that come with each movement. 

Dance is one of the ultimate means of self-expression. Dance is a form of dynamic movement that can release the heart, free the mind, and allow you to connect to the true essence of the soul. By connecting to the true essence of your soul, you are tapping into the full power of your creativity and potential.  

Breathwork 

Breathwork is a great way to connect with yourself, and it can be done anywhere. Your breath anchors you in your body and the present moment. Find a comfortable place to sit and just bring your awareness to your breath. Feel it moving through your nostrils and in and out of your mouth. Visualize your belly expanding as you take an inhale breath, and the belly contracts as you exhale. Take 5 minutes every day to practice this and stay in tune with your breath. You could even do breathwork with a group of friends to strengthen meaningful relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How can I improve my connection to myself?

If you want to improve your connection to yourself, five key ways can be a great place to begin. They are to notice your feelings, name them, accept your thoughts and emotions, engage in solo activities, and practice self-compassion.

What does connecting to yourself mean?

Being connected to yourself means being attentive and attuned to what is happening inside you and knowing who you are. 

How do I create a deeper connection?

To create a deeper and stronger connection with yourself, focus on creating sacred morning time, paying attention to your needs, supporting yourself with loving thoughts, and moving your body with presence and kindness.

Conclusion – Research by Findithealth.com

Connecting to yourself is a daily process. Researchers at FinditHealth found that it entails focusing on our feelings, letting go of judgment, and being kind to ourselves.

You can access your most empowering emotional states by prioritizing the connection to yourself. And over time, as you consistently practice doing so, you will be able to create mental highways to happiness, excitement, pride, gratitude, joy, commitment, and love, which is who you are at your core.