Inner Child Visualization
If you’re upset, or feeling
some other form of emotional distress, you can visualize your inner child sitting on your lap. Visualize yourself comforting her. You could stroke her hair or give yourself a hug. Tell her soothing things that a child would love to hear from a loving mother.
As an adult, you now have the power to become a loving mother to yourself. As you practice this, you cultivate the ability to
self-soothe and be compassionate towards yourself.
During the day, when you need it, give yourself a hug and some words of encouragement. It may sound silly, but when you start to be compassionate and encouraging towards yourself, you will experience a big shift in your life.
Most women are not
successful losing weight, because they are so critical and hard on themselves, which leads to more overeating. When you find yourself lightening up on yourself, not only do you feel emotionally lighter but it’s much easier to become physically lighter because you’re replacing your internal critic with an encouraging, loving presence. In essence, you become your own cheerleader and coach. This makes it easier to weather setbacks and mistakes.
Another great question to ask your inner child is this: What do you need from me to feel loved and cared for?
Maybe she would like to have more play time, a new outfit, flowers, a massage or mani/pedicure, time with friends, or to spend time enjoying a hobby like crafts or gardening.
Let’s face it, food is quick, easy, convenient and doesn’t often disappoint us; but in the end, it doesn’t provide the deeper pleasure and satisfaction that a life well lived can. As children, we may have learned food was love; but as adults, we can learn to love ourselves in a deeper, more nourishing way. As we make better choices, we become better parents to ourselves and we learn what it means to truly thrive on the nourishment of our own
love, attention, and care.
Today, I examine how I treat my inner child. Am I a good parent? Or should I lose custody?
