Your Own Best Friend: Get On Your Own Side

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Becoming your own Best Friend is one of the best gifts you can give yourself

and makes life so much easier yet we can spend a lifetime taking care of others, throwing ourselves into their needs, happiness and their well-being.

We “rise to the occasion” for him, her, them and it … and yet, somehow, fail to do this for ourselves.


How is it that we can be a good friend to everyone but ourselves? If you can be solid as a rock for others, then course (of course!) you can be that for yourself too. In fact, you MUST be.

Sometimes we have to take a look deep inside ourselves and flush out feelings, thoughts and self-beliefs that can have us standing in our own way, in the way of “our own Success”.

Are you “your own worst enemy”…or “your own best friend”? Do you sabotage “your own actions” or are you firmly committed to “your own health and fitness goals? Do you stay positive, focused, are good to your body AND yourself? Do you “OWN IT”?

No matter what age you are, you can be your own best friend. You are in very capable hands. It means you like yourself. It means you look after your body and treat yourself like you would treat your own best friend.

You don’t keep beating yourself up and continue on doing things that self-sabotage yourself in the areas of healthy eating and exercise. If you are overweight for whatever reason, you still know that without doubt that you deserve to have exactly what you want – a strong, fit, slim, feel-good healthy body.

You know that if you are overweight or in poor health that certain actions have contributed to that and you do need to make some changes to your lifestyle. Eating the wrong types of foods, too much of them and avoiding exercise is not going to help you get that dream body so once you “get it” that you are heading down the wrong path you can make changes to get back on track.

When you decide to become your own best friend you use tools and techniques to enrich your life.

You find out how much physical activity is the optimum for you and how to nourish yourself better, from the inside and the outside.

You take responsibility for yourself, overcome the victim trap and accep yourself, warts and all staying honest with yourself. The path to achieving your dreams starts from within.

Watch what you say to yourself. If you catch your self-talk being negative, immediately counter it with something positive. The more you do this the better you get at it! Focus on your needs.

No matter how busy you get or what stacks up on your to-do list, your health and happiness come first. Taking care of YOU should always be a priority.

Use tough love

It’s important to reign yourself in on occasion. Just like you would do for a friend, tell yourself when it’s time to give up bad habits and swap them out for things that will lead you to your goals. A bit of tough love never hurt anyone! Commit to Change, then DO IT!

It’s important to understand though, it’s not always easy to get this healthy lifestyle thing down! The truth is that it takes serious, conscious effort, and the sooner you embrace that fact, the better. Wishing it was easy will only leave you feeling frustrated and stuck in old habits time and is time again.

As the saying goes, the best things in life aren’t easy and don’t happen without a bit of struggle, trial and error and hard work. After all you don’t get the things you wish for, you get the things you work for. But its so much easier knowing you will be there for yourself every step of the way and you can be your own best friend by setting yourself up for success in as many ways as possible. You CAN choose a healthy lifestyle that promotes all the good things in life regardless of past issues or failures.

Becoming your own best friend

…is about more than just treating yourself with kindness—it’s about embracing a deep sense of self-worth and recognizing that you deserve the same care, support, and respect that you give to others.

One of the key steps to achieving this is learning how to set healthy boundaries. This includes knowing when to say “no” to others’ demands and “yes” to your own needs. It’s about giving yourself permission to prioritize your well-being, knowing that you can’t pour from an empty cup. By becoming your own best friend, you create a safe space within yourself to rest, recharge, and grow.

Moreover, cultivating self-compassion is essential in this journey. We often reserve compassion for others, but practicing self-compassion—especially during challenging times—can transform how we see ourselves. This means forgiving yourself for mistakes, letting go of perfectionism, and understanding that setbacks are a natural part of growth. Being your own best friend involves cheering yourself on during difficult moments instead of tearing yourself down. It’s about nurturing a sense of resilience and knowing that no matter what happens, you have your own back.

Self-Awareness

Finally, self-awareness plays a pivotal role in this process.

Becoming your own best friend requires you to check in with yourself regularly. Ask yourself: How am I feeling? What do I need right now? This inner dialogue can help you stay in tune with your emotional, physical, and mental needs.

The more you practice this self-reflection, the better you will become at recognizing when you need rest, when you need motivation, and when you need to be pushed out of your comfort zone.

Ultimately, being your own best friend is about balance—balancing self-discipline with self-compassion, and tough love with gentle kindness.

By doing this, you create a life that is both fulfilling and sustainable

It’s time to move forward into better habits and wellbeing and one day at a time is how you will get there.

Start today!

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