Ways to Love Yourself
Inspiration for your most important relationship.
love yourself gently
Be soft with yourself. Be your own safe space, your home wherever you go.
sounds like: “It’s ok to make mistakes.”
looks like: Crying when you need to.
feels like: Accepting all emotions and reactions, and affirming your worthiness.
love yourself actively
Take an active role in your own care. Put yourself to bed, make sure you eat lunch. Check in on yourself.
sounds like: “It’s time for bed.”
looks like: A full glass of water on your desk.
feels like: Parenting yourself.
love yourself joyously
Have fun with yourself! Enjoy your time alone. See all of your beauty and revel in it.
sounds like: “You’re amazing!”
looks like: Laughing at your own jokes. Dancing alone in your bedroom.
feels like: Lighting up your own life.
love yourself openly
Don’t hide your love. Stand up for yourself, assert yourself, let yourself shine.
sounds like: “I’m running this project.”
looks like: Taking credit for your accomplishments.
feels like: Holding your head high.
love yourself steadily
Wherever you go, as long as you live, you’ll be there. Be your own rock.
sounds like: “I can do this.”
looks like: Moving gracefully through change.
feels like: Trusting yourself.
love yourself exceptionally
Be your greatest cheerleader. Believe in your dreams and breathe life into them.
sounds like: “I can’t wait to see what I do next.”
looks like: Determination and self-belief.
feels like: An inner light guiding you and lifting you up.
love yourself unconditionally
Even when you fail to love yourself. Love yourself back anyway.
sounds like: “I forgive myself.”
looks like: Trying again.
feels like: Never giving up.
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This workbook contains seven sets of journal prompts and affirmations corresponding to the ways of loving yourself outlined here: gently, actively, joyously, openly, steadily, exceptionally, and unconditionally. Use it to discover new, personalized ways to love yourself.
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