Hey Gorgeous,
Welcome To February!
Would it be clichรฉ to say this is the month of love ? Or is February just another month? I think it is very subjective and it really depends on the individual.
I hope that everyone had a blissful January and was able to adjust and stick to any new routines, hobbies and habits. If you were unable to stick to your new habits, now is the time to revisit your goals and ask yourself : How badly do you really this?
In the spirit of the new month, I have decided that this entry will be all about self- love. Whilst February is often associated with romance, flowers and hearts. I want this entry to be focus on the most important, but overlooked kind of love : The love you give to yourself. In this world society often imposes, unrealistic expectations on us , about what we should be doing, how we should look and even who we should be with! But promotes very little of the importance of self-love.
Why Self-Love is essential
As adults there will be times where we do not truly understand the concept of self-love, what it means and that is because we have been conditioned to seek love, approval and validation from others , rather than looking inwards. If we loved ourselves a little more, we would be firm in our boundaries, refuse to settle for comfort and we would definitely not tolerate the level of disrespect that we sometimes do.
What is self-love?
Self-love is beyond treating yourself to a spa day or indulging in your favourite snacks. It is all about nurturing yourself, mind, body and soul without compromising or feeling guilty. It is embracing your worth , healthy boundaries and treating yourself with the same grace and kindness that you extend to others.
In the spirit of February, let us deep dive in to how we can embrace and practice self-live in our daily lives.
How to cultivate self-love daily
Make time for yourself: We live in a world that is so demanding. Finding time for yourself is not only important it is essential. Sometimes all we require is a few quiet moments alone in the morning or to spend time in the day doing something that brings us joy.
Celebrate Your Wins: Every achievement requires acknowledgement! No matter how big or small. Take time to acknowledge your progress and give yourself credit for all the hard work that you have put in, this can be something personal, a professional milestone or just getting through a challenging week.
Love your body: Self- love means honouring your body exactly how it is. Regardless of your size, appearance or shape , treat your body with kindness through rest , movement and nourishing foods.
Practice Self-Compassion: Truth be told we are one of our harshest critics, but sometimes we will make mistakes or fall short of a goal and it is okay to offer yourself some compassion for that. Do not punish yourself for this! You are also worthy of grace and growth often comes from the things that we struggle with the most.
Set Boundaries and Protect Your Energy: Saying โNOโ is one of the biggest forms of self-love. You can turn down plans, you can stay way from people or things that do not align with your energy or simply saying no to anything that does not serve your growth, boundaries protect your well-being! You will never regret standing firm in what feels right for you.
Let go of the idea of perfection
A misconception of self-love is the idea of it having to be perfect. This is far from the truth. It is all about embracing who you are, imperfections and all.
Conclusion: You Are Your First Love
As we navigate through February , we should make it a month where we start to nurture the love that we deserve ,from within. It is time to start showing up for you, because after all the most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself.
So this month I challenge you to take part in our self-love challenge. We should not have to wait for someone else to show us love. You are worthy of the love , care and support that you solely give to others. Make this February about cultivating your inner love and setting the foundation for a more peaceful, authentic and confident life.
Happy February and hereโs to loving YOU ๐ค๐.
Love,
She โก
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