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 loveDo 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 dayHow 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 choreShare this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too!Until next time,Stay BalancedP.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.