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August, 28 2008
What is Self Love
by Mia Redrick
What is self love
Self-love is an understanding that caring and accepting oneself provides healing. Just as we express care for our children when they have an interest, a hurt, make a mistake or fall, showing ourselves the same understanding provides us room to grow. When we express self- love, we refuel our spirit and refresh our life. Make room for yourself today to finally take cooking lessons or to enroll in that aerobics class. Remembering what you love is a great starting point.
Five simple strategies to show yourself love this month:
Make yourself a priority!
Choose to place yourself at the top of your list of things to do.
Choose an activity for you. Along with scheduling gymnastics or swim class for the children this month, choose an activity for you. Perhaps you could take time to have tea with a friend, take a short walk after dinner or join a book club.
Write yourself a love letter!
Take some time and review what qualities and traits you like about yourself. Begin your letter with: Dear_____, You are ... (Be sure to use words that describe your personal attributes).
Schedule a check up.
Place your health at the top of the list this year. When was your last medical appointment? Are you healthy? Do you have important medical questions? Let's get them answered.
Take a long bath weekly!
During the evening, schedule a long bath with yourself. Remember to plan ahead and bring a favorite book, music or special fragrances that invigorate you. (I love the products at Carole's Daughter. Here is the web site at www.carolsdaughter.com. These products make me happy.)
Place something beautiful in your home just for you! Light your favorite candles or buy yourself flowers this month.
Live Fully,
Mia
Challenge! During this month keep something beautiful that you love in your life daily.
And to get you started creating your own list of goals, I would like to invite you to claim your free access to my E-book "Eliminating Mommy Burn-Out". Get free access atwww.helpformomsreport.com.
From Mia Redrick - Author, Time for mom - Me: 5 Essential Strategies for A Mother's Self-Care and Finding Definitions, the premier self-care community for mothers www.findingdefinitions.com.
