How’s your self-love practice going?

Seriously, how are you doing taking care of YOU? Your mind, body & soul. Your Number ONE Person on the planet. Yes, that’s YOU! 

Oh, you thought that was your kid, your spouse, your dog, & your best friend??

If you’ve been putting yourself last on the list (or maybe not even making the list) of things to get done and people to take care of, then I want you to STOP EVERYTHING and keep reading.

Even if you feel like you’ve been doing a pretty decent job, I have a feeling today’s Monday Meal will be good for you. We can all use a little more goodness in our lives!
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I read a quote recently from an unknown source that really spoke to me.

I spent SO much of my life waiting on those darn flowers. Expecting others to do for me what I really needed to be finding for myself. Placing my happiness in other people’s hands and hearts and constantly feeling disappointed when they didn’t magically do or give me what I was hoping for. 
Sound familiar? 
I was constantly seeking validation and adoration from outside sources when inside I felt insecure, unworthy, and unlovable. And, when you feel that way on the inside, no amount of flowers, kind words of praise, or affection can make you feel whole.
I’d spent so many years wearing masks to hide my true self for fear of not being enough just the way I am. I became a rigid perfectionist in how I presented myself and then grew into a big time codependent in how I attached myself to others. I was completely lost.
It took me a long time to finally start to see my worth and to love myself for who I am. The journey began on my yoga mat. It was the place I found where I could simply be present with ME. Where I could ask the question, “Who am I?” and start to really listen to my little inner voice that had been shoved down for so, so long. I learned that I am so much more than just this physical body I inhabit and that my true value and worthiness has nothing to do with the size of my thighs, the color of my eyes, or what I’m wearing. 
I learned to speak to myself with kindness and compassion and to give myself grace. I learned that truly at the end of the day, I am my Number One Person and I deserve all the goodness life has to offer.

Are you ready to turn up your Self-Love dial?
Ok then grab a pen, or some colorful markers and a few sticky notes and let’s do this!

• First, I want you to find a quiet spot with no distractions so you can focus just on you.
  
• Then, I want you to ask yourself what words of encouragement do you need to hear today and for this week ahead?
  
  • Maybe you have a big project you are working on, a stressful life event, or a big decision to make, or maybe it’s just a normal life kinda week ahead - what words do you need to be reminded of?
    
• Write them on your sticky note nice and big and put it right where you will see it every day this week. Your bathroom mirror, your closet door, or your computer screen are good spots.
  
• If you feel like there’s something else you need, then go ahead and make 2 or 3 or them to be your motivators this week.
  
• This is your Soul Food for the week ahead, so make it extra nutritious!
  
• And perhaps you go buy yourself a big bouquet of your favorite flowers just because if that puts a smile on your face!