Self-Love is a practice in which you commit to valuing and honoring yourself and your life.
Absolutely placing yourself on that high pedestal and showering yourself with adequate amounts of love, care, and the attention. Enough to make your soul filled with bliss.
You make yourself a top priority and will not settle for less than what you believe you deserve.
If you think it means being selfish, think again!
Self-love isn’t about narcissism or being selfish. It’s about understanding that you are deserving of happiness, fulfillment, and compassion.
Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. Your really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world. – Lucille Ball
What does self-love look like?
You know if you are correctly practicing self-love when you can accept yourself for the good, bad, and the worst.
You believe in yourself even when no else is cheering for you.
Being able to forgive yourself, even after so many mistakes.
Its having a healthy amount of self-esteem and confidence.
You are not co-dependent on others to make you feel good about yourself.
Furthermore, in relationships you can connect with others in a healthy and balanced way, your relationships have mutual giving and receiving.
You can enjoy both socializing with others and time alone. During your alone time, you don’t feel lonely or sad.
When you cultivate self-love, you create a strong foundation for your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
It influences positivity in your relationships, your goals, and how you navigate challenges.
Why is self-love is a life game changer.
- Enhances Mental Health: Self-love helps destroy negative self-talk and low self-esteem. Helping you super boost mental health and resilience against stress and depression.
- Improves Relationships: When you love yourself, you set healthier boundaries which means you’re less likely to rely on others for validation, leading to more authentic connections.
- Promotes Personal Growth: Self-love encourages you to pursue your passions and goals without fear of failure. It fosters a stronger, growth mindset, allowing you to embrace challenges and opportunities for your dream life.
- Increases Resilience: A strong sense of self-love equips you to face life’s challenges with confidence and perseverance. You’re more likely to bounce back quickly from setbacks and away from being stuck in a victimhood mindset.
- Boosts Physical Health: Loving yourself often translates to better self-care. The more you do, the more you want to do for yourself!
Signs need to practice self-Love
There are clear signs that it’s time to refocus on your self-love practices. When you find yourself overwhelmed by negative emotions like sadness, anger, or despair, or when feelings of burnout start to take over, it’s a signal to turn inward.
Low self-esteem and insecurities may creep in, making you more irritable and less patient with yourself and others.
If you notice you’re being harsh on yourself through constant judgment or criticism, or if you feel a lack of motivation and enthusiasm for life, these are signs that self-care is slipping away.
You may even start to withdraw from others, engage in toxic relationships, or fall into people-pleasing habits.
As your health declines and stress levels rise, it’s essential to recognize that these are all signals urging you to nurture yourself.
Focusing on self-love will help restore balance and peace.
It’s never A WRONG TIME to practice self-love and care!
Daily self-love affirmations:
I am able to accept who I am right now even if you want to be different tomorrow.
Affirmation: ‘’I might not be the best version of myself today, but I am still worthy.’’
I choose a balanced lifestyle in all that I do.
Affirmation: ‘’I love myself enough to give or limit myself things in life to achieve the best life I can possibly live.’’
The quality mindset
Affirmation: ‘’I give myself the best quality of life because I deserve it!’’
Love yourself everyday
Affirmation: ‘’I have all that I need within to be able to love myself.’’
Attitude of gratitude
Affirmation: ‘’I am appreciative of life and am grateful for …’’
A Time of Rest
Affirmation: ‘’I give myself enough time to rest and relax so that I can perform as my best self.’’
I choose to live as my authentic self
Affirmation: ‘’I choose to be authentic towards myself and others.’’
I am able to Forgive myself for my mistakes
Affirmation: ‘’I forgive myself for the mistakes I have made. These mistakes have helped me grow and become wiser.’’
Self-love is not just some pop culture feel-good concept.
It’s a powerful life hack for enhancing your mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life.
By practicing self-love consistently, you’re investing in the life of your dreams.
Remember, loving yourself is not a selfish act but a necessary one!
As you cultivate more self-love, the more you give to yourself, the more you able to give to those around you…
Start your self-love journey today! You deserve it. Thank me later!!
You were born to be REAL, not perfect!
