WEEKLY BLOG- MY STORY COUNSELING, LLC.
By: Vanessa Battice, LPC Intern
Let’s talk about Self-Love:
The journey to self-love is not always an easy one, first you must stop looking at yourself through someone else’s lens. Then it is understanding what self-love really means to you….
What is self-love?
Have you ever heard that offering your best self to others requires a dose of love for yourself? It may sound cliché, but Self-Love is about accepting and loving yourself for who you are, flaws and all!
Ways to promote self-love through self-care!
Self-care is necessary and requires you to do something you enjoy, perhaps it’s to romanticize your morning routine (i.e., purchasing a new mug for your morning brew, tea, etc…) take a nap, or just take time to be you. Be gentle with yourself, speak kindly to yourself, and think kind thoughts. Do not compare yourself to others, move at your own pace and celebrate your achievements
Benefits of Self-love
Some of the benefits of practicing self-love include a deeper appreciation of self, an improved mood, and an increase in self-esteem. When you practice self-love you demonstrate the importance to yourself and will set a standard for how others will view and treat you.
Sources:
Sharon Martin, L. C. S. W. (2019, May 31). What is self-love and why is it so important? Psych Central. Retrieved January 19, 2023, from https://psychcentral.com/blog/imperfect/2019/05/what-is-self-love-and-why-is-it-so-important#Putting-self-love-into-practice