We have entered the month where there is a lot about giving love to others. There are hearts and flowers and balloons.

It is great to remind those around us that we care for them, and through small gestures and kind acts we can give back. We must remember our own well-beings and health, and prioritize self love as well.

Finding the balance between loving others and loving ourselves is extremely important. Here are 6 empowering ways to express love to yourself!

Self-Kindness – Be kind to yourself. Remind yourself that you are human, grow from mistakes, and allow yourself to be molded into the best form of yourself daily. Be patient with your growth, and understand that it does not come overnight.

Self-Acceptance- Embrace and accept that person you are. Acknowledge the areas in your life you wish to improve, and improve them. Ultimately, understand you can not change the person you are, rather you can shape the person you wish to become.

Self- Positive Talk- Use positive words to build yourself up and abstain from words that deconstruct your worth.

Self-Care –Take care of yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Do not neglect the basic needs that are required in order for you to function at your prime. Being healthy goes far past what you simply put in your body… it also matters the time you put into taking care of your total self.

Self-Encouragement- Encourage yourself to keep growing, learning, and loving yourself and others. This will help to build your self esteem up and provide you with a hope filled future.

Self-Empowerment- Empowerment is defined as, “ authority or power given to someone to do something”. So what are you going to do with the power that has been given to you?

Only when we learn to truly love and embrace the person that we are, then are we able to fully appreciate and spread love to others around us.

References

Mayo Clinic (2017). Self-esteem check: Too low or just right? Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/ healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/self-esteem/art-20047976?pg=1

Psychology Today (2012). 8 Powerful Steps to Self-Love. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201706/8-powerful-steps-self-love