Self-Love First For A Healthy Relationship
Self-love is about loving yourself, respecting yourself, and putting yourself first. Self-love is a hard concept for many, especially women, and even more so for mothers. Some might think that the concept of putting yourself first is selfish. People have a lot of opinions, myself included.
We spend so much time taking care of our loved ones. Whether you are taking care of your children, spouse, and or aging parents, it can be hard to remember to take care of yourself.
If your goal is to have healthy, loving relationships with others, including romantic ones, you need to start with self-love first. Here are some ways to show yourself and build a mentally and emotionally better you.
Ways To Give Yourself Some Love
Eat Healthily
You don’t have to deprive yourself of all the foods and drinks that you love to enjoy but there is something to be said about moderation. Fried foods and sugary foods and drinks can be addicting but can also make you feel like crap and cause health issues.
When you eat well you feel good.
Visit Your Doctor
Nobody loves going to the doctor. I mean, after all, the “white coat syndrome” exists for a reason. But regular checkups and physicals can literally save your life.
Going in for regular checkups with your doctor is important for preventative care and staying healthy. Prioritizing your health is an act of self-love.
Exercise
Exercise is great for you both mentally and physically. Exercise is not only a great way to stay fit and healthy, it is also a great tool for managing stress, and anxiety, and the everyday pressures put on you.
Exercising creates endorphins, which are feel-good hormones. When we exercise we feel happier and happy people are infectious.
Hang Out With Friends
Time spent with great friends is one of the best ways to spend your free time. Spending time with friends is a great stress reliever. Gives you time to share, vent, laugh, and bond.
Friends also provide you with a great support system and can be a nice distraction from some of the more unpleasant things in your life.
Enjoy “Me” Time
You deserve some “me” time. We all do. Your “me time” can be as busy or as lazy as you want it to be. It can be going on a road trip by yourself, sitting and reading quietly, or going to a salon to get your hair or nails done.
The point of “me time” is that it is about you. The focus is you and what makes you happy or what you find relaxing.
The bottom line Is to be kind to yourself. You deserve it. As the saying goes, “ If you cannot love yourself, how in the hell can you love somebody else.” Being a natural caretaker is wonderful but that should also include taking care of yourself because if you don’t, you will stress out or burn out.
What are your thoughts on self-love? What do you do to take care of yourself. Please share your thoughts and experience!
"This life is mine alone. So I have stopped asking people for directions to places they've never been." - Glennon Doyle
