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Self Love is Not Selfish - Steal These 5 Daily Self Love Practices

by Brittany Hogan June 18, 2021 2 min read

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“You, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserves your love and affection.” - Buddha

Loving ourselves nourishes our hearts and minds, thereby, making it so much easier to show that same love to others. Think about it. If we can’t love ourselves, then how can we truly care for anyone else?

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Practicing self-care is an excellent way to keep your soul replenished, thereby keeping you ready to give others your time, energy, and compassion. Check out our tips below for simple self-care practices and the reasons why self-love is not selfish.

Steal These 5 Daily Self Love Practices

Self-love is often something adults need to learn because it doesn’t always come naturally. We can find ourselves worked almost to death with zero energy for what matters in life. We may search in destructive places before realizing we are headed in the wrong direction. 

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Take control of the relationship you have with you! Try one of the self-care options below or create a routine that feels right to you. Whatever you do, don't let it be temporary. The benefits of self care multiply when you practice them regularly. 

Consider these 5 self-care options:

Mindfulness: Learn to focus on the current moment -- not the past or the future. While you’re doing your normal daily activities, stop thinking about random matters. Instead focus on your sight, hearing, taste, touch, and taste.

Gratitude: Each day think about 3 things you’re thankful for and write them down in a gratitude journal.

Boundaries: You should never feel guilty about saying “no.” Remember, you don’t need to be everywhere or doing everything for everyone.

Body: Eat healthy foods, drink plenty of water, and move your body every day. Your health (and your mental outlook) will benefit greatly from daily beauty rituals, like using soaps and lotions with aromatherapy.

Knowledge: Learning new things can stimulate our creativity and passions. Taking guitar lessons, learning to paint, practicing a new language are all great options.

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5 Amazing Benefits of Self Love

Now that you know what to do, read on for more details about the amazing benefits associated with self-love.

Personal Growth: Valuing your own well-being means you’re less likely to stay in negative relationships or continue making unhealthy choices.

Increased Energy: Practicing self-love will help boost your energy. Being motivated will keep you doing positive things, like going to the gym or taking on challenging work projects.

Stress Less: Using self-love techniques has been shown to lower anxiety.

More Satisfaction: Not only will you appreciate yourself more, but you’ll also appreciate day-to-day life. Self-love tends to create a more positive outlook.

Amped Up Attractiveness: The happier you are with yourself, the more your beauty and positivity will shine.

As you can see, it’s not difficult to do daily self-love practices. The long-term benefits of self-care are quite significant and can improve your overall quality of life.

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