written by Season Journals
Self-love is the practice of treating yourself with kindness, appreciation, and care, recognizing your inherent worth, and engaging in behaviors that support mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Self-love, or self-compassion, can promote better physical health and has been associated with lower levels of stress. One study found when we practice acts of compassion, we engage more frequently in behaviors that promote our health*. What an incredible finding — acts of self-love have the potential to not only make us feel better, but improve our actual health.
We’ve compiled 50 ideas for how to show yourself love — a practice we encourage you to partake in generously. By doing so, you’ll invest in your mental and physical well-being and give yourself the time and space to discover the unique individual you are. Our Everyday Positive Journal is the perfect companion for reminding yourself to do something for YOU every day.
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Spend time in nature
Take yourself on a date
Get your favorite takeout
Take a nap or sleep in
Move your body
Make time for your hobbies
Rest and relax
Meditate
Journal
Cancel plans
Make plans
Complete something on your bucket list
Celebrate a professional achievement
Buy yourself a gift
Invest in yourself financially
Try talk therapy
Do a digital detox
Set a boundary
Hire a trainer or coach
Book a trip
Wear something you feel confident in
Immerse yourself in water
Take a random day off
Cook your favorite meal
Take a bath with Epsom salt
Eat a sweet treat
Take care of your skin
Read a book
Lose yourself in the music
Take alone time
Sip on your favorite beverage
Write yourself a love letter
Forgive yourself
Let something go
Tune into your inner-child and be playful
Take an extended break
Declutter your space
Say “no”
Say “yes”
Delegate a task
Reframe a negative belief
Host your friends for a get together
Learn something new
Spend time with animals
Laugh out loud
Surround yourself with supportive people
Release toxicity
Use your talents for good
Add a plant to your workspace
Schedule a massage
*Self-compassion, physical health, and health behaviour: a meta-analysis. (2021)
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