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Defining Self-Love
Self-love is more than just spa days. It’s about accepting and valuing yourself, flaws and all.
It means speaking kindly to yourself and setting healthy boundaries.
Self-love is more than just treating yourself to spa days; it’s about truly accepting and valuing yourself, flaws and all. It means speaking to yourself with kindness, setting healthy boundaries, and embracing who you are without judgment. When you cultivate self-love, you create a foundation of confidence and inner peace that no external circumstance can shake.
Steps to Build Self-Love
Here’s how you can cultivate self-love:
Practice daily affirmations like "I am enough" and "I deserve happiness."
Release perfectionism and comparison.
So how can you build self-love? Start by practicing daily affirmations like “I am enough” and “I deserve happiness.” Let go of the need for perfection and stop comparing yourself to others. You are on your own unique journey, and your worth isn’t determined by external measures. The more you affirm your value, the more you’ll begin to believe it.
Overcoming External Validation
Stop seeking approval from others by:
Reconnecting with your core values.
Trusting your inner voice and intuition.
One of the biggest barriers to self-love is seeking approval from others. It’s time to shift your focus inward. Reconnect with your core values, trust your intuition, and honor your needs. The more you listen to yourself, the less you’ll rely on validation from the outside world. True confidence comes from within.
This week, I challenge you to write a love letter to yourself. Express gratitude for who you are, acknowledge your growth, and remind yourself of all the things that make you special. When you’re done, reflect on how it made you feel—I’d love to hear about your experience!
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