As I was thinking about what to focus on in this month’s blog, it was obvious that February reminds many of us of Valentine’s Day. While some feel it’s a “Hallmark holiday” and we should be expressing our love to loved ones every day, do we think about expressing love to ourselves every day?
I often refer to myself as a hopeless romantic. As I was thinking about this phrase, it made me wonder- why is “hopeless” the word we used to describe this term? Being a hopeless romantic in my eyes is someone who constantly believes in love as being possible. Wanting the fairytale of what we think love should be. So why is it that this would be categorized as hopeless which is a term that means causing despair and having no hope?
Often we take on negative phrases or adjectives to describe ourselves or situations going on in our life without even giving pause. This month I happened to launch my first book which was all about self talk. In doing some research for the book I learned that people can have anywhere from 60,000 to 80,000 thoughts per day. Did you know that 80% of those thoughts end up being negative though? So when we are constantly using negative adjectives to describe traits and situations, it can hurt our self-worth.
So in light of Valentine’s Day, and also American Heart Month which takes place in February, protect your heart by being mindful of how you are talking about yourself. This month be a hopeful romantic, whether that be in your personal relationships, or more importantly, with yourself.
Tips for Self Love
- Give yourself daily affirmations
Begin each day by saying something you like about yourself or are good at. Examples such as: “I am confident,” “I am resilient,” and “I am deserving of love” can set the tone for a day and remind yourself of your unique strengths and talents.
- Carve out time for mindfulness
Try a few minutes of meditation to calm the mind, some deep breathing exercises to center yourself, or a mindful walk to connect with the world around you. Try eating meals away from your computer or phone, taking in all the colors and flavors using your senses.
- Treat Yourself
Engage in self-care activities that replenish your mind and body. Treat yourself to a relaxing bath, immerse yourself in a good book, or create a playlist of your favorite tunes. Self-care isn’t selfish – it’s a vital investment in your well-being.
Self-love is the foundation for spreading love to others. Take care of yourself so you can share your best self with your loved ones.
If you like the topic of self-love in the form of self-talk and would like more information on the book- You’re Not Lazy: Change your words to change your worth, visit georgiahomsany.com
Written by: Georgia Homsany, Owner of Daily Dose Wellness- info@dailydose-wellness.com
