Have you stopped to love yourself lately? Self love is the ultimate self care. It allows you to recognize your worth so you can show up as the best version of yourself for others.
However, in today’s society, it’s not uncommon for us to get down on ourselves. We’re constantly trying to do more, stretching ourselves thin, and giving more than we possibly can. This is a very noble-sounding gesture, but it also leads to a “never enough” mentality. We keep giving to others until we have nothing left to give ourselves. You can’t fill from an empty cup, so self love can help keep that cup full every day.
What Does Self Love Look Like?
Self love wears many faces and is ultimately up to each of us to decide what it looks like. It could be taking “me time” each morning, speaking positive affirmations to yourself, eating well, or even celebrating small victories. It could also be a monetary reward: maybe you’ve had your eye on a little something and want to treat yourself. Cold foam cold brew, here I come!
The common theme is to remember your worth and entwine yourself with positivity.
Ways to Love Yourself Without Being Selfish
Making yourself a top priority doesn’t mean you’re being selfish. In fact, it’s actually the opposite: so much of how we interact with others is influenced by how we treat ourselves. It’s great to care about your own well-being so that you can be present, healthy, and engaged in everything you do.
Here are some ways you can work self love into your busy schedule.
- Say something nice about yourself every day.
- Fill your life with positive people.
- Try something new.
- Appreciate the things that make you different.
- Know (and accept) your limits.
- Learn to say no.
- Find something to be grateful for.
As you’re turning self love into a daily practice, remember to be patient. Transformation doesn’t happen overnight. But with effort and consistency, self love can become as easy as breathing.
