THE SELF-LOVE CHALLENGE

 

"Full Of Love" Art by Francesca Bastarache

 You live with yourself 24/7, so my question to you is....Do you love yourself?  Are you your best friend?  If not, why?  Here's a quick little test to see if care about yourself as much as the people around you that "you love".  

1. Do you know who you are(really) and what your ideal life looks like?  This is extremely important because you can't love someone you don't know, right?  To love yourself, is to be intimate with oneself.  You refuse to settle for anything short of your dreams.
2. Are your friends, partner, and family your best supporters?  Do they want the best for you ALWAYS(not just when it works for them). This is a tough one because it requires that you have clear boundaries and tell it like it is.  Do you love yourself SOOOOOO MUCH that the people you are closest to give you respect, unconditional love and truth?  If not, you make "friendshifts" when necessary because you know that energy leaks are something you can't afford.  When you do this you know that it clears the deck for more positive relationships.
3. Do you love your body NO MATTER WHAT?(I suggest yoga if not).  It's crazy how we would never think of telling someone that we love that they look bad, are overweight, etc. but it's amazing that it can be hard work for us to shut down that critical, overcontrolling voice.  Is the inner critic put in it's place when need be?
4. Are you kind to yourself?  REALLY, ARE YOU KIND TO YOURSELF????  Sometimes we can be really, really, really mean to ourselves...overly critical, judgmental, etc.  Do you think of yourself as very special and deserving of love and kindness?  Isn't that how you treat everyone else?
5. Do you take time out for yourself to self-soothe, pamper or just plain do nothing when needed? Do you have something in particular that you like to do when you are not feeling 100% and just need to take care of you?  This is so important because it can quickly reframe where we are.  For myself, I paint.  E-mail me and tell me how you did!