I like the person I’m becoming

"When admiring other people’s gardens, 

don’t forget to tend to your own flowers."

~Sanober Khan

Did you know self-love isn’t a once a year kind of thing? It’s not just for birthdays or Valentine’s Day. It’s not even a once a month massage or a once a week bath bomb. Self-love is a daily practice that involves the ongoing inner monologue you have with yourself. Self-love requires us to learn to speak to ourselves differently - to use kind and loving words with ourselves day in and day out. 

This is especially challenging if we didn’t grow up with parents that spoke to us in this way, if we have a relationship history where we weren’t spoken to or treated in this way, or if we’ve practiced being harsh and critical with ourselves to manage our depression, anxiety, or trauma. 

In this way, practicing self-love is like taking care of your own house plants or garden: it requires daily care and attention. And just like carefully tended flowers, when you speak kindly and lovingly to yourself every day, you begin to fall in love with the person you are becoming. 

Journal Prompts for the Week:

1. What do you want to change most about yourself? How can you first accept that part of yourself and love it?
2. What do you need to start saying “yes” to? 

I’m so curious to know how you’re practicing more self-love  – dm me on Instagram and let me know what you need to say “yes” to! I want to cheer you on!

And be sure to find the support you need for more self-love:

Join Mindful Moderation.

Work with a therapist or coach on my team.

Sending big love your way,

Dr. Hannah

P.S.: Check out the Mindful Moderation Instagram for an inspirational version of this week’s affirmation and quote. Screenshot it for your week!