I’m no longer a huge Valentine’s Day person. It’s been a long road to get here (ask my husband and he’ll gladly share his war stories … lol), but the older I get, the more deeply I feel my responsibility to love myself. What’s more, is that I don’t think that love (especially self-love) should be relegated to one calendar day each year.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I love chocolate, roses, romantic dinners, and teddy bears. I just don’t like extreme markups (those same dozen roses that are $50 will be $25 or less in a week), long wait times for dinner, and crowded restaurants. I have learned that despite what social media and marketing campaigns tell us, we don’t need a special date on the calendar to remind us to practice love – especially not self-love.
When is the last time that you…
…cooked (or ordered) your favorite meal?
…bought yourself flowers and candy?
…slow danced to your favorite song?
…wore your favorite PJs to bed (or your birthday suit – no judgment)?
If you can’t remember the last time, it’s past time! Set your intentions that this month you will love on yourself just a bit more. The extra that comes from others should be just that – extra! Remember, we don’t pour from the cup over here, we live in abundance and overflow so that we’re always ready to share. If you haven’t loved on yourself, how are you able to love on anybody else?
I challenge you this month to set aside some time to be intentional about showing yourself some love. Sit in quiet reflection and dream up new ways to make yourself smile, to maintain your motivation to push forward, to reach that goal you’ve set for yourself. Be sure to look in the mirror each day and tell that person, “I love you!”.
I love me. And because I love me, I can be better at loving you (and love you I do! My ChangeFam is AMAZING!!!)
Stay safe and be well!
-Dr. J