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Self-Care

7 Ways To Practice Self-Love

May 7, 2020

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Ways To Practice Self-Love

Importance of self-love:
Why and how to practice self-love

You might have heard of the term self-love being talked about lately. It seems like everywhere we turn somebody is talking about how they add different self-love techniques into their routines.

Well, the good thing about self-love is that it can mean whatever YOU want it to mean.

In plain terms, it means that you take part in activities and personal rituals that help you find happiness in your life.

It is the state of being comfortable with yourself and showing appreciation for your mind and body.

There are many ways you can practice self-love, and the important thing to remember is that it has to be something that makes YOU feel good.

Not what someone else is telling you they do to make themselves feel good.

For example, I love reading and journaling, but if you find it boring and useless, please don’t do it for the sake of just doing it!

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It might take you a while to find what works for you, and that’s okay. Everybody is different.

In today’s post, I am going to be going over 7 general self-love practices which I think anybody can benefit from, no matter what your relationship with inner yourself is.

There is something in this post for everyone.

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Set boundaries

Setting boundaries can be defined as setting limits on how far we let other people do what we think is acceptable towards us.

Setting boundaries can be challenging for some people, especially if they haven’t done it before. However, it is one of the best things you can do for your mental health.

There’s a saying I love which says:

You have to teach people how to treat you.

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How will others know how far they can go with you, if you don’t show them?

Because self-love is largely focused on how you feel on the inside, setting boundaries will help you a lot in how you feel as a result of others.

If you have trouble standing up to people, click here for four ways to set and keep your personal boundaries.

Work on your mindset

Our mindset directly affects what happens in our lives.

The decisions we make on a daily basis are a direct result of our thoughts. Which is why I always stress the importance of working on our mindset.

Of course, nobody is happy and positive all the time, and that’s completely normal.

However, working on becoming a glass-half-full person is going to help you a lot in how your life folds out from now on.

If you don’t know where to start regarding working on a more positive mindset, I explain it in my post on hacks for cultivating a growth mindset.

Enjoy silence

Whether it is meditation, prayer, or just a few minutes to yourself a day, silence has got to be one of the most beautiful and calming rituals you can partake in.

Silence, even a few minutes of it a day, helps to relieve stress, lower blood pressure and help boost the body’s immune system among other benefits.

Besides all the amazing health benefits silence provides, I have found that you can really learn to slow down when you take a few quiet moments to yourself.

Most of us are always on the go, always thinking about the next 10 things we have to get to, and that can take a toll on our mental health.

The next time you feel overwhelmed and like you have a million things to do, try slowing down, closing your eyes and focusing on your breath for a few minutes. It makes the world of a difference.

Indulge in self-care

Self-love and self-care fall into the same category of personal development. In addition to working on your inner self, your outer self needs love too.

There are a million things you can do for self-care that will relax you and put you in a good mood. What you choose to do, though, should be something that you really enjoy doing.

If you have been looking for more ideas on what to do for self-care, head on to my post on 60 ideas for self-care rituals.

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    Be grateful

    Expressing gratitude for what you have is always going to bring more goodness into your life.

    I’m a huge believer of the Law of Attraction, and gratitude is one of the essential steps to attracting more to be grateful for.

    No matter how hard things may seem, there is always something positive that you can look at and be thankful that you have it.

    A roof over your head, food in the fridge, loving friends and family, even wifi!

    Take a few minutes at the beginning or end of your day and write down 3 things you are grateful for.

    It will immediately shift your mindset from a place of lack to a place of abundance. You can even use a gratitude journal if you need more guidance.

    If you would like to read more about the Law of Attraction and how gratitude works, this article can help.

    Take responsibility

    You are responsible for your own life. Let that sink in.

    If you’re waiting on someone to come along and save you, help you, or guide you in the right direction, you’re wasting your time my friend.

    The only one who has power to take you from point A to point B in your journey, is you.

    The sooner that you realize that, the faster you will get there.

    It really is that simple.

    It seems like every other week someone gets talked about in the news who came from nothing and is now doing extraordinary things with their life.

    Where you’ve been and what you’ve gone through doesn’t matter. It doesn’t dictate the rest of your life.

    You can always turn your life around and it’s never too late.

    Related read:
    How To Take Responsibility In Your Life

    Keep your cup full

    The person you should take care of before anyone else, is yourself. If you don’t take care of yourself, how are you supposed to take care of others? Your kids, your significant other, your family?

    You cannot pour from an empty cup.

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    It is your job to make sure that you are well-taken care of. Nobody is going to do it for you, because everybody else is busy filling their own cups.

    Educate yourself. Keep inspiring content on hand. Learn to slow down. Learn to appreciate yourself. Look at yourself in the mirror and fall in love with what you see.

    Add up something to your wardrobe that will make you feel more beautiful, buy inspirational books to entertain yourself, top up your jewelry box with things that you love to wear, and bring self-confidence and self-love to you.

    Speaking of self-love indicating jewelry, there are some suggestions of gemstone jewelry that are a perfect match like Rose Quartz healing bracelets, white Jade rings, or garnet anklets that have special meanings and convey positive energy to the wearer.

    Eat healthily. Move your body. Surround yourself with people who uplift you. Set goals and go out and get them.

    Only you can do all those things for yourself.

    Nobody is going to tell you to get off the couch and go out there and make your dreams happen.

    It starts and ends with you.

    Related reads:
    100 Habits For A Happier Life
    10 Toxic Habits That You Need To Stop

    Books that can help you learn more about self-love

    Final thoughts

    As you can see from this post, self-love is so much more than rewarding yourself with material things.

    It starts with serious inner work. Inner work, which you are worthy of.

    Is there something on this list that resonated with you? I’d love to know in the comments!

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    1. Jenny in Neverland says

      May 8, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      Great tips. I love the quote about pouring from an empty cup. So many of us need to take that on board!

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 8, 2020 at 1:28 pm

        Definitely! I think many people can relate to that.

        Reply
    2. Alyssa says

      May 8, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      Hear, hear! Self love is always important. I like that you included that portion about enjoying silence, which is very important in this busy world we live in.

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 8, 2020 at 2:25 pm

        I absolutely love silence! So important.

        Reply
    3. Rayo says

      May 8, 2020 at 8:32 pm

      Thank you very much for this, self love is absolutely important.

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 9, 2020 at 6:52 pm

        I completely agree!

        Reply
    4. Jaya Avendel says

      May 8, 2020 at 11:31 pm

      I loved, loved, loved how you boiled down self-love to simply mean “what you want it to mean”.
      Nothing I do to take care of myself is quite what other people do; I do not really binge on shows or cook special meals. Usually I write, or go for a walk, or exercise.

      I love expressing gratitude every morning. 🙂

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      • Mariam says

        May 9, 2020 at 6:54 pm

        Everybody is different, so it really comes down to personal preference, I think. 😊

        Reply
    5. Em says

      May 8, 2020 at 11:35 pm

      Love this- especially the bit the enjoying silence! That’s so important. Thank you so much for sharing your tips, they’re very useful x

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 9, 2020 at 6:54 pm

        You are so welcome! Thank you for stopping by!

        Reply
    6. Shana Seigler says

      May 9, 2020 at 4:07 am

      Today, my self care was lying down. I was running on empty, and my mind and soul were paying the price. I needed to stop moving. I can finish it all tomorrow.

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 9, 2020 at 6:55 pm

        Sometimes a break is all we need to feel a hundred times better. 😊

        Reply
    7. Sayem Ibn Kashem says

      May 9, 2020 at 12:04 pm

      Amazing Guide

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      • Mariam says

        May 9, 2020 at 6:55 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    8. Charlotte says

      May 9, 2020 at 12:05 pm

      Love this post such useful tips absolutely loved reading that quote about pouring from an empty cup I’ve never thought of it this way before !! Great post 💗

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 9, 2020 at 6:55 pm

        That quote has quickly become a favorite of mine!

        Reply
    9. Hayley says

      May 9, 2020 at 12:46 pm

      I totally agree with self-love meaning what YOU want it to. Each of these points are genuine and when implemented you will feel so much better. It’s then all about putting what works best for you into a routine to try and maintain that mindset. It’s so easy to let these things go when life gets chaotic!

      Hayley || hayleyxmartin

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      • Mariam says

        May 9, 2020 at 7:02 pm

        Absolutely! What works for one person might not work for another, so it’s good to experiment until you find a routine that you love!

        Reply
    10. Luci says

      May 9, 2020 at 2:00 pm

      Wow, some great tips here! Deffo a post I needed today 🖤

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 9, 2020 at 7:02 pm

        I’m so happy to hear that!

        Reply
    11. Kelly Ann Jones says

      May 9, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks for another great blog post. I am loving those quotes and book suggestions too

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 9, 2020 at 7:02 pm

        So happy to hear that!

        Reply
    12. Ae Wildlife Act says

      May 9, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      I love this & it’s so important especially at this crazy time we’re all living in.

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 9, 2020 at 7:02 pm

        Oh yeah, crazy times call for extra TLC!

        Reply
    13. Momena Asad says

      May 9, 2020 at 7:31 pm

      I agree with this and my favourite the silence it’s so very important x

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 11, 2020 at 10:34 am

        I love silence too! 😊

        Reply
    14. Under Flowery Sky says

      May 9, 2020 at 8:58 pm

      Wow, very inspirational, You have even 60 ideas for
      self-care rituals..

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 11, 2020 at 10:35 am

        I hope you were able to try some out!

        Reply
    15. Hannah says

      May 9, 2020 at 9:26 pm

      I love all of these! I’ve got pretty good with gratitude now after practising it for so many years, so the big focus right now is mindset! Trying to catch whenever I slip out of a good one and taking a step back to rectify it.

      Reply
    16. Kelly Diane says

      May 10, 2020 at 11:55 am

      I loved this post, I agree with all of the points you’ve mentioned. I need to work on setting boundaries with people.

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 11, 2020 at 10:35 am

        Definitely do that, it’s so important for wellbeing!

        Reply
    17. Rosie Ireland says

      May 10, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      This is so brilliant to read! Especially with all of the craziness going!
      Rosie
      loverosiee.co.uk

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 11, 2020 at 10:35 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    18. Fadima Mooneira says

      May 10, 2020 at 3:52 pm

      I am also practicing self-love now. Thank you for sharing your tips. These tips are good. Have a good day.

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 11, 2020 at 10:35 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    19. Bethany Jane says

      May 15, 2020 at 3:00 am

      This is definitely a difficult time for me in terms of self-love, as I feel completely useless with everything going on. But practising gratitude, meditating and trying to frame everything through a positive mindset is helping. I have to be kind to myself in order to be able to be kind to others!

      Reply
    20. Lauren says

      May 26, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      Loved this! I think it’s so easy to forget to look after yourself and take time for yourself but it’s super important as you’re right, no one is going to do it for you!

      Lauren | https://www.laurenyloves.co.uk/

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      • Mariam says

        May 28, 2020 at 10:49 am

        Absolutely! Thank you so much for stopping by!

        Reply
    21. Alita says

      August 2, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      I love this post! And just so you know, You are my inspiration 🙂

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        August 5, 2020 at 1:25 pm

        That’s so sweet, thank you!

        Reply
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