Self love is perhaps my core value.
The universe reflects back to us what we radiate out and if we do not radiate out a high level of self love we almost certainly are not going to like the landscape of our inner and outer lives.
If you do not make yourself your top priority then no one else will then either.
I firmly believe that self love is the cornerstone to create a life that works.
Anything that is not created on a solid basis of self love will fall in time.
Truly we can only love others to the extent that we love ourselves.
Here are some powerful techniques I have used to develop self love in myself: Commit to loving yourself EVERY DAY! The first step is to stop beating up on yourself - emotionally and mentally.
Make a list of five (5) things that you enjoy doing.
Take out your calendar and commit to doing one or two of these things per week for the next month.
Schedule quality time for yourself FIRST, not after commitments to others.
Try to let go of perfectionism.
We talk to ourselves ALL of the time, and what we say to ourselves does affect how well our lives function.
Buy a small notebook that can easily fit into your pocket and jot down EVERYTHING that you say to yourself and to others.
After two weeks, review your notes and begin to change your programming from the past.
When you're brushing your teeth in the morning, look in the mirror, and SMILE at yourself.
When you decide to make changes in your life, make little ones.
Each month choose to change just ONE area of your life.
For example, if you want to reduce the amount of sweets, caffeine or alcohol that you consume, don't cut it all out at once.
Brainstorm ways that you could love yourself more.
Make a list of what activities you enjoy doing and then schedule a time on your calendar to DO them.
Make yourself your top priority in life.