Let's get real about Self Love: what it truly means & how to do it

WARNING: You will never look at self love the same after listening to this episode. Self love - it’s thrown around like a bit of a BUZZ word, but how do we actually do it? And what does it actually mean? If you don't already realise that this can be your super power, you're in for a hella episode! Today I debunk the spas, facials & 'self-care' activities often painted as the sweet picture of self love, and get to the core & essence of what it truly means. PLUS I will share with you how to adopt it as a perspective, a mindset, so it's not something you need to allocate time in your week to do, like a chore on your list. Reflective Qs to determine if you have self love Do I speak kindly to myself and treat myself with compassion and respect? Do I set boundaries and advocate for my own needs and desires? Do I take care of my physical, emotional, and mental well-being? Do I forgive myself for my mistakes and imperfections? Do I embrace my unique qualities and strengths? Do I allow myself to feel a full range of emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, and joy? Do I have a positive relationship with my body and practice self-acceptance? Do I make time for self-care and prioritize my own well-being? Journal Prompts to assess your level of Self Love at the end of the day How did I speak to myself today? Was it kind and compassionate, or did I engage in self-criticism or negative self-talk? Did I set boundaries and advocate for my own needs and desires today? If not, what can I do differently tomorrow? How did I take care of my physical, emotional, and mental well-being today? What can I do to prioritize self-care tomorrow? What mistakes or imperfections did I forgive myself for today? How did this help me feel more loving towards myself? What unique qualities or strengths did I embrace today? How did this make me feel? How did I allow myself to feel and express a full range of emotions today? What emotions did I experience, and how did I cope with them? How did I feel about my body today? What self-care practices can I engage in to improve my relationship with my body? What self-care activities did I do today? How did they make me feel? (0:00) Podcast Introduction (00:51) What is Self Love? (03:10) Journal Prompts to think about Self Love (05:12) You don't need time to practice Self Love (08:06) Self Soothing (12:29) Daily Journal Prompts to reflect on Self Love (14:40) Self Love isn't a chore Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices