Self-Care Rituals to Show us Self-Love

The most important relationship you will ever have is the relationships with yourself. That relationship will set the foundation for the rest of the relationships you will build in your life.

I invite you to embrace who you are with flaws and all, and if you have not already, to consider falling in love with yourself.

Unfortunately, many of us have been taught to put ourselves last, that thinking of ourselves is selfish, but nothing is further from the truth.

The way you see and treat yourself will undoubtedly set the bar for how others treat you. So take February 14th as an opportunity to discovery the myriads of reasons why you are deserving of love.

Whether you are in a relationship or not, the first love you need to nurture is Self-Love.

If accepting yourself is challenging at first, no doubt that inability was rooted in your past history of trauma. Maybe you felt rejected, abandoned, unseen, misunderstood or alone with your emotional or physical issues…..

But we can all reclaim the joy of embracing all parts of ourselves, without anxiety about our imperfections, and find the inner peace we have been looking for in the process. The first step is to get to know yourself. You cannot love what you do not know, right?

Because when you know and accept yourself, you can free yourself from your fears, and you cannot even imagine settling for less than you deserve.

This is the way you open up your fullest potential so you can heal your heart, and find the true love you have been longing for, as you will be ready to be the soul mate you would like the other to be to you.

How do you practice Self-Love?

Self-care is doing any action that makes you feel loved or takes care of your needs. Sometimes it is not something you will enjoy right away but you recognize it is in your best interest because it strengthens the best version of yourself.

Self-Love is bubble baths but also letting go of toxic relationships. It’s a manicure and also setting boundaries. Sometimes it’s getting cozy with a blanket and a cup of hot chocolate, and it’s also acting on the intention to do something you have been procrastinating on.

Everything is a choice, and you choose what will be the best for you, and act on it now.

Self-Care Rituals

So for this Valentine’s Day, make a shift from self-abandonment to self-love. Start exploring what really matters to you. Bring to mind what you like and need, and give it to yourself. Because the quality of your self-care is on you. No one else can do it for you.

When you expect others to do it for you. When you outsource your self care and self worth, you may end up disappointed, under appreciated, and that feeling could cause anger, blame or resentment.

Explore these self care rituals. and please, leave a comment below. Let me know what you think.

1. Keep a journal of Self-Discovery: become curious about who you really are, what you like and dislike. Not because of your friends’ influence or the dictates of your environment. Not to keep others happy. Take a deep inner look, and honor your truth. Accept who you are. Listen and embrace your emotions. Seek support to navigate them. And then, unapologetically, go and express yourself in your choices.
2. Hobbies & Passions: What interests do you have that you have not followed? What is that one thing you always wanted to do? Make a plan and go and do that. Or even try a new experience like a dance or cooking class. Do something different and take it as an opportunity to grow.  You will find so much fun and renewed energy in it.
3. Pamper your Body: Take a warm and soothing soak in a bathtub. Play your favorite music, have a glass of wine or a cup of tea, put essential oil, beautiful flowers in there – whatever makes you feel like the royalty you are. Take your time. Read a book, close your eyes, or meditate. You may find it so relaxing and restoring.If you can afford it, treat yourself to a spa.
4. Take yourself out on a Date. Maybe you can become a tourist in your own city and visit a place where you have never been before~ Please, let me know what is your best way to take care of yourself. Leave a comment below.