Did you ever watch the television show Mr. Rogers Neighbourhood? Each day, Fred Rogers would come out in his button-down sweater, play with his puppets, and start telling you that you were special. Back in the day some people may have thought Fred Rogers was a little odd, perhaps even a waffle short of a stack. Mr. Rogers was really just way ahead of his time; he started telling the world about the importance of valuing and taking care of ourselves before self-love was fashionable.
The movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood; the Fred Rogers Story, is being released on November 23rd. This got me thinking; why should we wait until February and Valentine’s Day to celebrate the most important kind of love, loving ourselves. Self Love is not about being self-absorbed or narcissistic, it is about tapping into our uniqueness, connecting to our well-being, and nurturing ourselves so we can find our happiness. We practice self-love so we celebrate our strengths, become resilient, and truly shine. Self-love is always evolving and ideally, should be practiced daily. Practicing self-love can be challenging though; especially during times of great change. You need to be patient, kind with yourself, and persistent.
To help get you started, My Super Awesome Life is celebrating November with 30 days of mindfulness. Mindfulness is about paying attention with purpose, becoming aware of what is happening in your head without getting carried away by it. Being mindful is also an important step towards self- love. During the month of November, mysuperawesomelife.com will be offering ideas and resources to inspire you to become more aware, appreciate yourself, navigate change, and find your bliss. To get the party started I have included a few suggestions below; 10 Ways to Help You, Help You. I invite you to check out our website and share your ideas in a comment. After all, Mr. Rogers was on to something. We’re all special, and we’re all in this together. I look forward to engaging with you and best wishes for a super awesome month!
