Where do we start? Our connection starts with us, it must. If we can’t connect to our own hearts and bodies, how can we connect with others? The remedy is indeed self-love. We have all heard a person, a parent or a friend say "but isn't that vain or self centred", but as I touched on it in the last newsletter about Fashion4SelfLove tips, it’s old thinking and self-love is all about enabling ourselves to love and care for others ultimately, but yes it starts with YOU.
Here are 3 Tips I personally do to encourage self-love:
1. Meditate - if only for 2 or 3 minutes, just sit and focus on your breath, just that simple action of stillness and focus can bring instant connection
2. Be Proactive - which means be conscious of your intentions and actions, check that they are about nurturing yourself and creating connection
3. Healthy Attitude - simple but often overlooked, what we eat is a direct message to our bodies and sub-conscious mind about how we feel about ourselves. Therefore eat what you know will make you feel ‘good’ and energized in the long run. (I.e. Sugar is an instant energizer, but will eventually deplete your body of many things).
This week if you can at least do 1 of the 3 tips above AND if you don’t, that is tip #4 - don’t bully yourself about not doing them! We are often our biggest bully, so be kind and be loving to yourself this week.
Love and Sparkle, Scarlett xo