Whether you're making strides in your self-love journey or it sounds like more of that self-help mumbo jumbo, this episode is a heart-to-heart, inviting you to stand confidently in your bold, beautiful, perfectly imperfect self with confidence. Let’s shatter the myth that putting ourselves first is selfish, because in fact practicing self-love is the key not only to our happiness but also to how we show up for others in our world.

If perfectionist tendencies are holding you back from seeing your worth, it’s time to break free. We'll explore acceptance, kindness, and embracing your progress without relentless judgment. Because forgiving ourselves is where healing and self-love truly begin. Discover what healthy boundaries have to do with loving yourself, how to identify and fulfill your emotional needs, and ways to rise above the barriers that block you from loving yourself fully. By understanding our innate negativity bias, we can utilize neuroplasticity to rewire our brains, allowing us to celebrate growth and overcome adversity.

And if you're feeling stuck in the self-love department, this is one place where you can “fake it till you make it”! It just may be that pretending to love yourself a little more can be the very practice that leads to genuine self-care and true emotional well-being.

In this episode:

• 00:00 Struggles with self-love, causes and solutions.
• 04:25 Self worth fortifies healthy boundaries.
• 06:21 Recognize needscand manage time effectively.
• 10:01 Prioritize self-care to prevent health issues.
• 13:22 Forgiveness generates healing, worthiness.
• 17:01 Act with love, without self sacrifice.
• 20:52 Reflect on life stages, achievements, and growth.
• 25:11 Embrace what brings you joy.
• 27:09 The power of community, getting support.

Resources:

• Discover your own Character Strengths by taking the VIA survey: http://thrivinglife.pro.viasurvey.org
• Let Your Strengths Shine, episode 105 https://3xlessstress.com/strengths/

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