Self Love Club

Self-love is a beautiful thing. I think it holds the utmost importance in this human reality we are experiencing. To love yourself is to be kind to yourself. To love yourself is to choose the hard road sometimes instead of the easy way out. To love yourself is to be your own biggest supporter. To love yourself is a lifelong commitment. Like any lifelong commitment, sometimes it's hard, and other times it's easier. Sometimes all I can do to show myself love is eat a sweet treat and watch a movie. Sometimes, remind my inner voice that I am loved and supported. Other times, I get up early, go on a run, and finish my to-do list before noon. Self-love is a journey, not a destination. It's the ongoing process of showing up for yourself with support and understanding.

Here are some things I do to show myself love:

Recognizing with contentment when I've overcome an old mindset.

Dancing to music.

Being patient with myself when I am frustrated.

Getting outside even when all I want to do is sulk in my room.

Thanking myself for making it this far.

Taking a long shower and singing my heart out.

Promising myself that I can do whatever I want in this life with consistent effort.

Buying myself a sweet treat and enjoying it without guilt.

Laughing at my own jokes.

Reminiscing on my life eras, remembering how many people I've shared love with.

Congratulating myself on small wins.

Going to dinner by myself with a book.

Believing in myself.

Forgiving myself when I make a mistake.

Smiling in the mirror.

Complimenting myself from the inside out.

Manifesting the person I want to be.

Saying out loud, it is okay to fail.

Doing the workout even though it's hard.

Daily affirmations to build a kind mind.

Reminding myself I'm never alone.

Choosing healthy meals over fast food.

Self-love isn't just about buying myself things or doing activities that I enjoy; it's also about choosing healthy choices today for a happier and healthier tomorrow. I know what brings instant gratification, but what will bring sustainable contentment?

Self-love is a forever journey of learning and growing. Realizing that to learn, I have to make mistakes, and I have to fall down. Only then can I pick myself up and grow. Every time I do something and regret it, I know in my heart that I needed to choose the wrong path to know which is the right. When I try at something and don't succeed, I'm not a failure. I'm just a human, having learned another one of life's crucial lessons. I can't learn everything through a book or nice conversation; that would be much too easy. I accept who I am today, while recognizing who I want and have the power to become. I am kind when I fall, I am kind when I succeed. Will I still have bad days and feel sorrow? Yes, but the good thing is, as long as I keep moving forward, that's all that matters on life's journey.