February 2025
3 Essential Tips for Nurturing Self-Love and Mental Well-Being
February is the month of love and generally we think of outward love. Finding someone to love us, or the expectation of those who love us. I find it crucial to focus on self-love for that's the love that needs to be fueled in a genuine unconditional capacity for healthy love of others. Let's take a look at three tips to nurture ourselves this month:
1-PRACTICE DAILY AFFIRMATIONS
Affirmations help shift our mindsets that creates positivity and self-acceptance.
I suggest starting your day with an affirmation that you created or that speaks directly to you. Repeat them three times during prayer/meditation/ or use in a mirror exercise. Example "I am worthy of self-love, I am worthy of self-love, I am worthy of self-love"
Note that affirmations should change over time and that's completely normal. Listen to your inner voice and just go with it. Trust yourself!
2-SET BOUNDARIES AND PRIORITIZE REST
I'm referring to healthy boundaries because these are essential for maintaining your mental well-being. A simple shift of utilizing the power of the word "NO" when necessary for you and letting go of what others might think.
Schedule "me time" on your calendar as if it were a doctor's appointment. Hold yourself accountable and spend time doing something that brings you enjoyment (reading, exercising, napping, hobbies, etc).
Be in charge of your life calendar and leave the guilt behind.
3-EMBRACE A CREATIVE OUTLET
Creativity is therapeutic and we've gotten so busy that we don't allow for it anymore. This can help release our emotions and is a form of active meditation. Engage in it and allow it to help clear the mind and improve your mood.
Perhaps you incorporate something you used to love doing or you try something new. Explore all areas and do it with no expectations, just allow yourself to soften into it and be open to what you might learn about yourself.
Again, the best way to plan for this is to add it your calendar and commit!
If you know you need improvement, but need the assistance and accountability, let's connect. I'm here for you!
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