Self-Love Roots

Intro

If your goal is to live true to you, a healthy foundation of self-love is required.

We are wired for relationships, and an important one that we often forget to intentionally develop is our relationship to self.

You cannot outperform your own self-worth. Without self-love, you cannot express yourself authentically, or even love others unconditionally. When you choose self-love, your inner judge turns into a coach and your life opens up.

In this tool, you will plant seeds of self-love you can practice daily. It touches every area of life.

Instructions

1. What does self-love look like to you?This is designed to be an open question. Write down anything that comes to mind.
2. Pull up a childhood photo and notice qualities you see in younger you.List at least 3 qualities you notice. Tip: ask a parent or past caregiver for qualities to describe you as a child and stories that go with them.
3. Holding that image, what does self-love feel like in your body?Focus on your body and describe anything you notice, from sensations within your body to shifts in your breath or posture.
4. What does being a good friend to yourself look like right now?Reflect on the ways you could show yourself more love, getting specific about anything you need to do more (or less) of.
5. What adjustments can you make, to deepen your self-love roots?Reflect on any adjustments you can make. If you can, design one habit you’re ready to commit to and add it to your Pacts.