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

1. Do I speak kindly to myself and treat myself with compassion and respect?
2. Do I set boundaries and advocate for my own needs and desires?
3. Do I take care of my physical, emotional, and mental well-being?
4. Do I forgive myself for my mistakes and imperfections?
5. Do I embrace my unique qualities and strengths?
6. Do I allow myself to feel a full range of emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, and joy?
7. Do I have a positive relationship with my body and practice self-acceptance?
8. 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

1. How did I speak to myself today? Was it kind and compassionate, or did I engage in self-criticism or negative self-talk?
2. Did I set boundaries and advocate for my own needs and desires today? If not, what can I do differently tomorrow?
3. How did I take care of my physical, emotional, and mental well-being today? What can I do to prioritize self-care tomorrow?
4. What mistakes or imperfections did I forgive myself for today? How did this help me feel more loving towards myself?
5. What unique qualities or strengths did I embrace today? How did this make me feel?
6. 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?
7. How did I feel about my body today? What self-care practices can I engage in to improve my relationship with my body?
8. 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

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Until next time,

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