Happy Summer Fridays, !

For the next six weeks, you will hear from me on Fridays as about 1,000 of us dedicate a little time to love ourselves and strengthen our relationship with ourselves. What I know is that not only will you feel better at the end of six weeks, but so will those around you. 

Our self-love language today is Delight! To complete this week's challenge...

1) Take a look at the short video below: 

2) Check out this printable and take a few minutes to fill it in. 

Next week: Encouragement!

I hope you have a Delight-Full week!

Love,

If this self-love challenge brought you a little more delight and joy today, please share it with someone you care about and encourage them to subscribe. Much more to come! And if this email was shared with you, please subscribe!

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