Theres a saying 'don't take things for granted' well today I want to say 'don't take yourself for granted'. We try to appreciated things like our family, friends and moments we are experiencing so on and on. But have we ever thought about appreciating ourselves? 

Up until now I always took myself for granted. Whenever I make dinner for myself, when I manage to wake up early to do work I never thought much about them but instead I thought it's something what i'm 'suppose' to do and told myself it's nothing special. 

Some people say you will never be able to escape from yourself so that is why you need to learn to enjoy your own company. I'm not saying it's wrong I do agree but the truth is "you" right now won't last forever. You change over time. Your passion or motivation might burn off, your health might get bad, you will get old and you will lose your youth and you will die eventually. I'm not trying to make you feel depressed but that could be the case. 

So the point is ourselves won't last forever. So why take ourselves for granted? We should appreciate ourselves for coming this far in life and praise ourselves for all the good things we do or achievements we make no matter how small they are. From now on start appreciating yourself for the things you do. Praise yourself for doing things like finishing a novel, cleaning your room or walking your dog, whatever it is you do.

So right now really be thankful for yourself and for the things you did and give yourself a big hug! 

Alena