Love Yourself
Picture this: Your daily routine is like a quirky therapy session with yourself. Are you giving yourself a pep talk, or is your inner voice more of a strict librarian shushing you?
We are really good at the following, aren't we?
● Throw an epic pity party with our own internal DJ spinning the latest hits of self-criticism.
● Setting ourselves up for disappointment with expectations that even superheroes couldn't meet.
● Denying ourselves the good stuff through ninja-level self-sabotage moves.
● Treating our bodies like a playground without any rules, making choices that are more like wild rollercoaster rides.
Now, these behaviours are like the crazy friend wreaking havoc in the delicate dance of our mental and physical health, relationships, and careers. Time to swap out the comedy routine and throw in some improv.
After all these years of marriage (24 this year!!) and working with clients (9 this year!!) One thing has become clear to me for myself and my clients. We have to lower our expectations of others. And show up for ourselves in a bigger way.
We can only feel genuine love when we're tight with our own amazing selves. But here's the burning question: How do you really love on yourself?
Enter Gary Chapman's "The 5 Love Languages," now remixed with a twist of humor:
Words of Affirmation: Give Yourself a Pep Talk
● Shower yourself with compliments like you're your own hype person.
● Look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself how amazing you are
● Keep a self-love journal. Document your wins, your quirks, and that time you made a killer coffee.
Acts of Service: Pamper Yourself
● Cook yourself fancy meals. Your taste buds deserve a treat
● Make your space look Instagram-worthy. Budget-friendly glam is the name of the game.
● Schedule check-ups for your mind and body. Because you're the CEO of your own well-being empire.
Receiving Gifts: Treat Yo' Self
● Buy only what sparks joy. Marie Kondo would give you a high-five.
● Gift yourself that dream adventure. Skydiving, anyone?
● Invest in yourself. Learning is the gift that keeps on giving, like a subscription to the "You" channel.
Quality Time: Hang Out with Yourself
● Time to play lego! Do that puzzle or meditate!
● Schedule playtime. Life's a playground – swing on the swings!
● Prioritize beauty sleep and exercise. You're a superstar, and superstars need their beauty rest.
Physical Touch: Treat Your Body Right
● Give yourself a muscle-stretching, foam-rolling massage. Ah, the sweet touch of self-love.
● Bathe in love (and epsom salts). Stress, meet the exit door.
● Pamper yourself like a Queen with a spa day. Manicure, pedicure, and a facial? Yes, please!
Remember, self love is so important. It is meant to be a kind gift to yourself. You will also realize that you can meet so many of your own needs!!!!! What a gift that is.
Dawn💝
