50 Powerful Ways To Brighten Up Your Life With Self-Love

We can all do with some ideas to help us live our lives to the fullest. In today’s post, we are going to show you 50 powerful ways to brighten up your life with self-love. They are simple, efficient and definitely worth giving a try, so let’s go!

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There is not a rulebook when it comes to figuring out your life. You are kind of left to explore everything yourself. Although this is the most organic and natural way to grow, it can be hard to keep your spirits up when times get tough.

It is not easy to think of ways to look after yourself, so you most likely repeat the same routine or perhaps forget to take care of yourself on a regular basis. We want to see you thrive, and unfortunately, you will struggle if you don’t put yourself first!

We always discuss self-love and ways to implement these nurturing practices into your life. Today, we will be sharing even more ideas for you to brighten up your life with self-love. Highlight the ones that you want to try and comment below on what works for you if we did not mention them!

Healthy Self-Love

• 1) Drink 2+ litres of water per day.
• 2) Get your body moving a few times a week. Activities like yoga, going to the gym and dance are a few amazing examples.
• 3) Try to add some whole foods into your diet.
• 4) Never restrict foods that make you happy and promote a healthy relationship with your food.
• 5) Get out into the fresh air as often as you can.
• 6) Take care of your skin as it is your largest organ. See here for the benefits of using skincare.
• 7) Have one plant-based meal per week to beneift your health, protect the animals and the planet.
• 8) Go to therapy and counselling when you need. Mental health is just as important as physical health.
• 9) Go for a long walk to release your negative thoughts, clear your mind and improve your mood.

Daily Self-Love

• 10) Start a new book and immerse your mind into a new world or perspective.
• 11) Brighten up your life with a compliment from yourself.
• 12) Journal to open up your thoughts and bring clarity to your life.
• 13) Say or think about something positive.
• 14) Look at some positive affirmations on Pinterest.
• 15) Take yourself out on a solo date every once a while. Think about a place where you have always wanted to visit.
• 16) Light a candle and enjoy a calming atmosphere.
• 17) Cook or bake something at home. It could be fun and it would give yourself someting to do to take your mind off of something stressful.
• 18) Say “no” when you don’t feel like doing something.
• 19) Call a friend or family member that you haven’t heard from in a while.
• 20) Have a nighttime routine to maximise and encourage better sleep.
• 21) Think about what you are grateful for and try not to take things or people for granted.
• 22) Be forgiving to yourself and to others who have wronged you.
• 23) Celebrate every one of your accomplishments.
• 24) Listen to your favourite music.
• 25) Hang out with your friends and do something fun.
• 26) Look at life with a positive mindset.
• 27) Compliment a loved one.
• 28) Buy yourself something nice. A household item or a new outfit perhaps?

Productive Self-Love

• 29) Create a to-do list for the week. Complete what you need to get done and give yourself enough free time to live your best life.
• 30) Close empty tabs and swipe away from apps that you are not using. Remove all temptations that could sway your focus.
• 31) Limit your social media use so that you can spend more time in your real life.
• 32) Recognise when you made a mistake and take accountability. You will thank yourself later.
• 33) Make your bed in the morning.
• 34) Ask for help when you need it, you are not invinsible.
• 35) Write down all of your strengths and weaknesses. Work towards becoming the best version of yourself.
• 36) Focus on one task at a time. Your brain perform as well if you overwhelm it.
• 37) Watch ted-talks and listen to podcasts to feel inspired.
• 38) Tidy up your house so that you can fully enjoy your living space. Again, you will thank yourself later.
• 39) Open up your blinds or curtains and let the light in.
• 40) Declutter and give the things you don’t need anymore to those who really need it.
• 41) Set exciting goals and follow your dreams.
• 42) Brighten up your life with decorations. Whether it is a holiday or a special event.
• 43) Save and invest your money to grow your opportunities and experiences in the future.

Extra Self-Love

• 44) Try something new that you thought you would be judged for.
• 45) Plan a trip, either by yourself or with friends.
• 46) Make a new life change. For example, get a tattoo, piercing or haircut.
• 47) Cure your boredom and watch a new TV show.
• 48) Start a garden by growing plants. Fruits and vegetables are a great idea so you can begin to grow food from home amd save money.
• 49) Volunteer because helping others is a good thing to do. Good energy and karma is a cycle, it could come back to help you when you need it.
• 50) Give yourself a spa day. Make yourself feel beautiful, confident and at ease.

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