Day 5 of #31shadesofprettyme
Let’s talk about the fifth W of self-love – “Where Does Self Love End?”
Love is endless and limitless. Love can’t be quantified. It can’t be measured by any tangible means. We always tell others that we love them so much or very much; and not that we love them two sacks full.
However, when it comes to self-love, there is a very thin line between narcissism and loving oneself.
I have been consistently saying that self-love is all about self-acceptance and self-discovery. Loving yourself doesn’t mean you start thinking of yourself so highly that people around you start looking meaningless to you. Don’t develop an ego.
You might become the best but there are people out there doing better than you.
Read Day 4 of 31 Shades of Pretty Me
Love yourself but stay humble.
Love yourself and take care of yourself first. If you ever feel the need of reaching out to others for help, then don’t hesitate.
There might be times when you will feel like there’s no one listening to you or understanding what you’re going through. Those will be the toughest days, I agree. And that’s when you need to love yourself most.
In those situations, that person is your own self that needs love and attention. Isn’t that what we do when someone close to us needs us and we assure them that we are with them in every situation?
Self Love Exercise: Sit at a quite place. Close your eyes and spread your arms. Let your mind wander. Don’t control your thoughts. Take deep breaths. When your thoughts become overbearing, wrap your hands around yourself. Give yourself a hug and say aloud – “I am letting go of my past. I am not in control of my mind. I control my mind. I am happy. I am important. I love myself. I accept myself with all my flaws.”
Try to say it a few times or till your mind relaxes.
If you do this exercise, let me know how you felt. It will motivate me to do better.
Love yourself. Because you do!
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This blog is fifth in the series of 6 blogs being written on self-love.
“31 Shades Of Pretty Me” is a 31-day transformation program founded by myself to make women fall in love with themselves (all over again). What I started as a hashtag campaign on my Instagram has turned into my passion. It’s a step-by-step program that helps women realise the importance of loving themselves. Through self-love exercises, affirmations and tasks, this program aims to take women on a journey of self-acceptance, self-love and self-admiration.
