Practicing mindfulness can be a great supporter of learning to love ourselves. By developing mindful awareness, we can become more clear about the kind of relationship we want to have with ourselves, and what we need in order to have that relationship. Learn some mindful self-care strategies that can help build a greater sense of self-love and compassion.

7 Days of Loving Yourself

Dont Mind If I Do

When you think about this in the context of the kind of relationship you want to have with yourself, it can be nice to indulge a bit now and then. It can feel celebratory, relaxing and even caring. But if we are not fully present when we indulge, what starts off as an act of love and self-care can turn into the habit of wanting more, or feeling out of control, and no longer experiencing the joy of the indulgence.

Don't Mind If I Do

Awareness

Curious Observation

Cognitive Flexibility

Attitudes of Mindfulness

Focus

Be My Valentine

While there are a number of reasons our relationships may not be as loving, thoughtful and accepting as we desire For example, being tired, stressed or having limited time.  A common reason people identify is because they aren't doing the work of loving themselves. Can you relate?

Id Love To Know Me

When we are truly known by others, meaning we aren't withholding parts of ourselves or trying to be what we think others want us to be, AND feel accepted, it's a freeing experience, gives a sense of safety in our relationship,and a message that we are lovable just as we are -for who we truly are. Isn't this the love we wish for in our lives? How would that change our relationship with ourselves and others?

I'd Love To Know Me

Saying NO For A Bigger YES

Having clarity about what would bring us greater meaning, well-being and joy inour lives can shine a light onto our habit of saying YES to things that pull us farther from the life and the relationship we want to have with ourselves and others.

When You Feel Unlovable

For many of us, in the moments we're feeling unlovable, we habitually turn to criticizing ourselves for whatever "we've done"or experienced that we've deemed unacceptable or shameful. This is generally driven by falsely believing that if we're having negative feelings and thoughts about ourselves they must be true.

Start Your Day On The Right Foot

The way we begin our day has a ripple effect for the rest of our day. By making a little space to be intentional about the relationship you want to have with yourself and to be intentional about bringing out qualities you appreciate about yourself, your brain will be more primed to interpret experiences throughout the day through this more positive and relaxed state.

The Truest Love

We may have barriers to loving ourselves, such as messages about it being conceited, shameful to think so highly of ourselves, that we can only be truly happy if someone else sees our value... In order to be free of these barriers, we must become aware of our inner obstacles to self-love. We can begin to recognize where these messages came from and challenge them.

7 Days of Loving Yourself

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