A Non-Exhaustive List of The Most Loving Things You Can Do For Yourself
Self-love isn't a switch you flip on; it's a journey of exploration and acceptance. Here are some practices to cultivate lasting self-love:
Give your inner child what they craved when you were younger. This might involve creative expression, playtime, or simply feeling safe and loved.
Get to know the wisdom of your body: how it responds to, holds, and processes joy, pain, and everything in between.
Break cycles of generational trauma and claim your generational gifts. Identify the unhealthy patterns and rewrite the narrative for yourself.
Say “hell no” to what doesn’t serve you to make spaces for aligned “hell yes"’s. Setting boundaries isn't selfish; it's self-care.
Regulate your nervous system to ride the waves of any stressors with flexibility. Techniques like deep breathing, meditation, and yoga can be helpful.
Set boundaries that honor your needs and accept people have the free-will to reject them. Your worth is not determined by others' reactions.
Embrace all the parts of you that you once rejected. You are a complex and beautiful being – flaws and all.
Celebrate small victories along your healing journey. Recognize the courage it takes to confront and overcome childhood wounds.
Do something today that your future self will thank you for. This might be starting therapy, prioritizing healthy habits, or pursuing a dream you put on hold.
Take some time today to reflect on what you would add or remove from your list. Then, commit to one practice for the next week.
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About the author: Sabrina Gelsinger-Rodorigo, LCSW, RYT-200 is a psychotherapist and yoga teacher who truly values holistic care. She supports women to overcome childhood trauma and embody the joy they long for. HHWS specializes in people pleasing, anxiety, and childhood wounds to help you heal from trauma, reparent your inner child, and embrace your authentic self. This blog post is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for mental health or medical advice.