Radical Self-Love

Your Gift this Valentine’s Day

This article was originally published in the Claim Yours newsletter. You can read it for free here.

I know that Valentine’s Day isn’t everyone’s favorite holiday. There can be a lot of pressure to do certain things, live a certain way, buy certain stuff.

But we’re not here to perpetuate that nonsense today.

Instead, we’re here to celebrate you. Yes, YOU.

I’m challenging you to engage in radical self-love today.

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In a society that is constantly telling us that we are not enough — that we need to work harder, make more, do more, and look…different — loving yourself is a revolutionary act.

Ultimately, radical self-love is an ongoing challenge that will last a lifetime. But for today, we can start small.

Here are a few ideas for how you can love yourself today:

• Interrupt a negative thought about yourself, and instead think of what you would say to your best friend.
• Set a boundary and enforce it. This can be at work or at home. Carve out a space for what YOU need and ask others to respect that space.
• Choose a loving affirmation and recite it throughout the day. It can be as simple as, “You’re good enough.”