“To Thy Own Self Be True“ - Why You Should Focus on Self Love First

Valentine’s Day is coming up. Doesn’t matter if you are a hopeless romantic or a scrooge, the thought of Valentine’s Day tends to bring up strong emotions about being alone.

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Many people feel they either need to be in a relationship or feel lonely if they are not. When did celebrating being in any relationship become a measure of our self-worth?

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It got me thinking, what if you could have the Valentine’s Day you always wanted? Well, you can. Just focus on the most important relationship in your life...the relationship with yourself!

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Shakespeare once said, “To Thy Own Self Be True.” When we really love and accept ourselves; we show up in life more authentically, feel alive, and genuinely love our life.

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There are 6 steps to being true to yourself:

💕 Mindset: The lens through which you choose to experience life, your world and reality.

💕 Mindfulness: Focusing on the present, and curious, nonjudgmental awareness of limiting beliefs and negative thoughts.

💕 Gratitude: Genuinely acknowledge what you appreciate about yourself and your life.

💕 Selfcare: What you deliberately do to give yourself the grace, compassion, and care you need.

💕 Forgiveness: A conscious decision to release resentment or negativity towards yourself and others.

💕 Action. Continually taking small, consistent, action steps forward towards who you want to be or what you want to do.

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While a healthy relationship can enhance your life, just as friendships and other relationships can; you have to be true to yourself first. Use this month as an opportunity to celebrate and reconnect with yourself by practicing these 6 steps.

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What is one thing you can do to deepen your relationship with yourself?

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