Self Love is the Most Important Kind

• By Beth Meirav
• My Blog

This Valentine's Day let's focus on the number one person in your life...YOU! Self-love is about having a high regard for your own well-being and happiness. Many of us find ourselves having negative self-talk and self-criticism. How often are you out with your friends, or even just looking in the mirror and complaining about your hair, your height, your weight? I am guilty of it too. I have a big picture in my office that says "You Are Beauty Full". I want my clients to appreciate themselves as they are. It truly is the only way to move forward on a health journey.

Self-love is a powerful concept that can bring immense positive change in your life. It's about embracing and accepting ourselves for who we are, flaws and all. It is about treating ourselves with kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. It means acknowledging and appreciating our strengths, and working on our weaknesses without judgment.

Self-love is crucial because it helps us to build a positive relationship with ourselves. When we love ourselves, we become more confident, resilient, and optimistic. We also become better equipped to handle challenges and setbacks, as we trust ourselves and our abilities.

This Valentine's Day turn inward. Make a list of things that you love about yourself. This is actually a practice I have done with my daughter many times over the years. It's incredibly important to appreciate your own gifts. How can someone else see those gifts if you don't acknowledge them yourself? When you find yourself having negative self-talk counteract it with saying something positive. Whether you are saying it in your head or out loud it doesn't matter, just get it out into the universe. When your friends are putting themselves down don't you do it for them? Time to do it for yourself.

So, take some time today to show yourself some love and kindness, and watch as your life transforms for the better.