5 Simple Ways to Practice Self-Love
Self-Love is a Muscle that Can Be Grown
I remember sitting in therapy, in the midst of an ugly divorce, crying because I felt so heartbroken, exhausted, and lost. I felt like a failure, an imposter, and a terrible mother. I sat on that couch, small and defeated. I was in the midst of a massive bout of self-loathing, and my therapist looked me square in the eyes and told me that I needed to practice self-love. I remember looking at her and thinking, “Self-love, what is she talking about? How do I love myself when everything is so ugly?”
After that conversation, I went on a quest to discover what self-love means and exactly how to practice it. I read books, watched videos, got therapy, worked with a life coach, and opened myself up to new friends. One of these new friends, Renata Ururahy, is an energy healer and spiritual seeker. She is very gifted at practicing self-love and helping others to grow their self-love muscle. Her biggest advice was to start practicing growing your self-love muscle by doing very small acts of honoring your own needs.
Here are some simple ways I practiced self-love. Focusing on these small steps can help us all grow our self-love muscle:
- Listen to what your body needs.
Have you ever been thirsty but forgot to drink even a sip of water because you were so…
