02/16/2023
✨ A SELF LOVE TALK 🗣
We all know how important it is to love others. As women we often live our lives in service of the people we care about the most, whether that means sending our mother flowers on her birthday or volunteering at a homeless shelter.
But do we treat ourselves with the same kindness and generosity? Do we speak to ourselves the same way we talk to our friends, family and colleagues, offering the same encouragement, positive affirmations and praise?
If you’re like me and the rest of the women on the planet, the answer is probably nope, or not nearly enough. But it doesn’t have to be that way. We can be deliberate about self-love and celebrating our own victories, just like we do someone else’s.
If self-love feels uncomfortable, start small, begin with something simple.
Each day take a moment to tell yourself how proud you are for making another healthy meal, or getting a difficult project done ahead of schedule.
Maybe you'll make it a regular practice to say "I love you" when you pass a mirror, or see your reflection in the window. Or you can take a page out of the actress Jennifer Lewis’ book 😂.
It can be anything that works for you — as long as you make time to “love on you.” The bonus is, if you do it, others will learn to do it too!
K&S Therapeutic Services, Inc.
Mental Health Service
"Make better choices for a better you"
