CANDY WASHINGTON

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Knowing How to Become More In-Tune With Yourself

Hi lovelies,

Searching for ways to achieve a healthier mind and become more in-tune with yourself is a superb step forward for many women, but it can be difficult to identify the best ways to do this, especially considering how unique everyone is. Despite this, there are ways that you can explore to help you connect with yourself and find balance in your life, you just need to know where to look and what to try. 

Connect With Nature 
Humans and nature have always had a relationship. The natural world has given us food, drink, and stunning views that continue to impress no matter how many times we have seen them. There are many different ways to connect with nature, and everyone has something that they prefer. Whether it’s going for a daily walk and just listening to the natural sounds all around you or taking substantial hikes up the highest mountains you can find, there is something for everybody. You can walk for as long or as little as you like, and you are sure to find something different every time you go out as you get the chance to clear your head. 

Meditate 
Meditation is a technique that has been used for generations, but it has ever-so-slowly found its way into the conversation in the modern world. Nowadays, many people explore the benefits of meditation, and it is not as difficult as many previously perceived. With apps like Headspace and Calm, you are guided through the early stages of meditation to help you get used to the process, and this gently nudges you in the right direction, allowing you to become comfortable sitting and letting your mind free itself. While it can be frustrating at first, you’ll eventually get the hang of it, and perhaps realize what keeps you out of tune. 

Accept Your Femininity 
It can be difficult to be a woman, but it always has been. Even with an increased focus on equality and opportunities, some women still feel like they should be ashamed of who they are for whatever reason. Accepting and embracing your femininity is one of the most crucial steps to becoming more in tune with yourself. Everyone has their own definitions of how this is possible, but you can consider things like the benefits of yoni steaming, being unapologetic for natural female functions, and not being afraid to be who you are at any time. Some people may not like it, but accepting what and who you are makes the world a better place. 

Give Yourself Time 
If you feel like you never stop moving forward, you can easily shift slightly off the track and find yourself struggling to maintain control. This is perfectly natural. It happens to just about everyone, and it is no cause for concern. However, if you do not take action to realign yourself with your path, there’s a risk of derailing altogether. If you need to give yourself time to evaluate your life and wants, then allow yourself to do so. You might find that you need and want something entirely different from what you thought. 

Find What Makes You Happy 
Similarly, giving yourself time could allow you to find out what makes you happiest. This might be being happy in your career or personal life, and it is a significant step towards becoming more in tune with who you are. Knowing how to discover this happiness takes skill and perseverance, so don't be afraid to try something new, but don’t get discouraged if you find out it isn’t for you. There are so many opportunities out there that you’re sure to find something. 

Write Down Your Experiences
If you have your thoughts swimming around endlessly in your head, you will never be able to focus on what you really want. This is because these thoughts are impossible to pin down, and you can never get genuine clarity on what they are. To overcome this, try journaling to write down your experiences and make your thoughts and feelings more real. This will enable you to look at your experiences with a new perspective and could help you understand your life differently. From here, you can adjust your thinking and take the first steps towards becoming more in-tune with yourself.v

In Tune 
Becoming more in-tune with yourself will immediately have benefits on your happiness and how you perceive the world around you. Rather than worry that you are incapable of finding your place, or dread that you are not good enough, you’ll find the perspective you need to help you feel confident and capable of anything. 

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