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Hello You,
This Week, for me, although enlightening, has been a rollercoaster. We all have days or weeks that feel like life has put us through the blender emotionally and mentally. Decisions must be made, and continuing the perspective we work to keep open and uplifting as much as possible can sometimes feel burdensome.
As we become more conscious of the positive, we can also become more conscious of the negative. The line between the two, in my experience, sometimes blurs, and my frustration can boil over.
When these moments happen, I have realized there are times my emotions will spill over and project onto myself. I end up questioning my character, perspective, thoughts, and decisions. “What Do You Love About Yourself?” becomes a question that remains unanswered.
Have you ever felt this way?
Although as crazy as it sounds, it’s a part of the Journey as these lows are necessary to see and to get to the highs. Yeah, I know, LOL. I was looking at my therapist the same way as I was bawling my eyes out and snot-clogging my nose, then had the nerve to tell me I was having a breakthrough!
“Girl! I thought we had to switch chairs!”
So, Of course, it sucks sometimes, and we are allowed to feel that way. However, we must also ensure we love ourselves through these challenging times.
That said, we have had our moment; we have felt our feelings, and now it is time for some Self-Love Healing! We will focus on promoting self-love and having a better understanding of Self-Love, as it is your best defense when the world is on offense!
Sincerely
She Is You
Contents
What is Self-Love?
According to the Dictionary, Self-love is defined as “love of self” or “regard for one’s happiness or advantage.”
SELF-LOVE Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com
Self-love is a concept that I define as CHOOSING YOU. It can look like saying no to a favor when you know you are busy with your own life, allowing space for people to express themselves while defining your boundaries.
It can also look as giving into your sweet tooth after a stressful day and curbing your cravings because you are dedicated to your body’s goals for the year.
It is essential to put self-love first. If not, we miss the opportunity to show up for ourselves and shine as we were designed to do. As I remind myself:
“People will not stop you from coming to their aid. People won’t always be happy when aiding yourself means you can’t go to them. “
This is a moment to acknowledge that choosing to put yourself first will only sometimes feel like an easy thing to do, incredibly when we have been nurturing our habits of caring for others before ourselves.
I have battled with saying “No” many times, and it continues to be something I work on. Putting yourself first is a battle worth fighting for because it can save you from stress and a lot of tears by you put your well-being first.
How to Identify What You Love About Yourself?
I have seen too many women become susceptible to ailments, suffer from depression and anxiety, and lose their joy in life. We must be honest with ourselves and accept that we can’t do well if we don’t feel well.
It is time to turn the tables in our favor and ensure our mind, spirit, and body get the nourishment it needs.
“How do you identify what you love about yourself?”
I don’t know about anyone else, but there are days when “What do you love about yourself?” It is the most challenging question to answer of the day.
When I feel stuck; I focus in on doing activities and things that solely make myself happy and feel good. It may not always solve the problem at hand however, it is a starting point for positive inner dialogue.
Journaling Into “What You Love About Yourself !”
Another way to learn What you love about yourself is through Journaling. It may sound cliche, but Journaling is a great way to go. It creates a space for your truth to thrive, no matter how ugly or pretty.
Getting Journals with prompts is a great way to ensure the conversation with self remains positive and objective. This is important because if we are not mindful, we can become overtly self-critical with ourselves and lose sight of our real goal of exercising self-love
“I am Guilty!”
A moment to sit with your thoughts and self-reflect leads to self-awareness. Being self-aware is a huge first step into Self-Love.
Knowing where we are is a starting point for understanding what we need. Understanding what we need can motivate us to learn how to fulfill those needs. Then, the opportunity to be actionable and use our will to love ourselves enough to make it happen.
105 Possible Answers on How Love Yourself
Personal Achievements
1.Waking up on when the first alarm rings.
2.Wearing Clothes that makes you feel good.
3.Sticking with your passions in life.
4.Finding something to be grateful for.
5.Learning a new skill.
6.Consitently going to the gym.
7.Graduating from Highschool.
8.Cooking your favorite meal.
9.Folding your laundry.
10.Reaching out to an old friend of yours.
11.Forgiving others for your own peace.
12.Saving money or catching a deal while shopping.
13.Cleaning your space for a clearer mind.
14.Take a Break.
15.Read a half a chapter or a chapter of a book every other day.
16.Walk away from people, or actions that no longer bringing positivity.
17.Understanding when it is time to work through the tough times.
18.Believing in yourself when others may not.
19.Fold your laundry!
20.Staying true to who you are no matter the circ*mstance.
21. Eating Better For your Health.
22.Starting the business idea you have been holding on to.
23.Graduating College.
24.Getting at 7-8 hours of sleep.
25.Self Care Day.
Character traits and values “We Love About Ourselves!”
26.Being Genuine about how you show up.
27.Being Kind to yourself.
28. Being Dependable to yourself.
29.Upholding your integrity.
30.Finding Optimism in the Silver Lining.
31.Keeping your boundaries Respectful to yourself.
32.Remaining Patient with yourself.
33.Being Courageous enough to step out your comfort zone.
34.Being Honest with Yourself.
35.Remaing Open to change and just Flow.
36.Moving with Discipline.
37.Be Loyal to you more than anyone else.
38.Understanding the Responsibility you have to love yourself.
39.To be Forgiving of yourself.
40.Finding Inspiration even in the simplest moments.
41.Finding time to be Grateful.
42.Being Persistent in filling your cup with love.
43.Being Confident in the work you have put into yourself.
44.Nurturer of your inner child.
45.Being Realistic; remember we are human we are not perfect.
46.Rember You are Resilient; especially when you don’t fell you are.
47.Giving attention and love to your Spiritual being.
48.Keep being Communicative with love with yourself.
49.Being Authentic to yourself.
50.Don’t Care about what others think.
Physical Attributes We Love About Ourselves
51.Curves
52. Slim Curves
53.Thick
54.Slim
55.Short hair
56.Curly hair
57.Long hair
58.Straight hair
59.Bushy Eyebrows
60.Slim Eyebrows
61.Full Lips
62.Pink Lips
63.Thin Lips
64.Brown Lips
65.Brown
66.Green Eyes
67.Hazel Eyes
68.Blue Eyes
69.Light Brown
70.Brown Skin
71.Dark Skin
72.Light Skin
73. Medium Skin
74.Very Light Skin
75.Your Smile
Talents and Skills
76.Knitting
77.Dancing
78.Singing
79.Writing
80.Cooking
81.Photographing and editing.
82.Doing Hair
83.Baking
84.Gaming
85.Coaching
86.Green Thumb
87.Listening
88.Organizing
89.Creative Designing
90.Carving
91.Crocheting
92.Graphic Design
93.Clothing Styling
94.Self-Defense
95.Leadership
96.Teamwork
97.Teaching
98.Networking
99.Organization
100.Business Development
101.Pottery
102.Yoga
103.Athletic
104.Investing
105.Acting
FINAL THOUGHTS
“What you love and don’t love about yourself is what has qualified you for the journey!”
Note your strengths and habits you can improve on. When looking at the areas of growth, I implore you to embrace the work required there. It will only build your character and give you a strong sense of self.
Embracing the highs and lows that come with it. Honey! Then look at me crazy like I did my therapist when she said
“This is Self-Love. You are Having a Breakthrough! “
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