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

<p>WARNING: You will never look at self love the same after listening to this episode.</p><br><p>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?</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p><u>Reflective Qs to determine if you have self love</u></p><ol><li>Do I speak kindly to myself and treat myself with compassion and respect?</li><li>Do I set boundaries and advocate for my own needs and desires?</li><li>Do I take care of my physical, emotional, and mental well-being?</li><li>Do I forgive myself for my mistakes and imperfections?</li><li>Do I embrace my unique qualities and strengths?</li><li>Do I allow myself to feel a full range of emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, and joy?</li><li>Do I have a positive relationship with my body and practice self-acceptance?</li><li>Do I make time for self-care and prioritize my own well-being?</li></ol><p><br></p><p><u>Journal Prompts to assess your level of Self Love at the end of the day</u></p><ol><li>How did I speak to myself today? Was it kind and compassionate, or did I engage in self-criticism or negative self-talk?</li><li>Did I set boundaries and advocate for my own needs and desires today? If not, what can I do differently tomorrow?</li><li>How did I take care of my physical, emotional, and mental well-being today? What can I do to prioritize self-care tomorrow?</li><li>What mistakes or imperfections did I forgive myself for today? How did this help me feel more loving towards myself?</li><li>What unique qualities or strengths did I embrace today? How did this make me feel?</li><li>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?</li><li>How did I feel about my body today? What self-care practices can I engage in to improve my relationship with my body?</li><li>What self-care activities did I do today? How did they make me feel?</li></ol><p><br></p><p>(0:00) Podcast Introduction</p><p>(00:51) What is Self Love?</p><p>(03:10) Journal Prompts to think about Self Love</p><p>(05:12) You don't need time to practice Self Love</p><p>(08:06) Self Soothing</p><p>(12:29) Daily Journal Prompts to reflect on Self Love</p><p>(14:40) Self Love isn't a chore</p><br><p>Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too!</p><br><p>Until next time,</p><p>Stay Balanced</p><br><p>P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory">http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Balance Theory · Erika De Pellegrin