Article 16

Spring is officially here! The sun is out in full force! But will love bloom for you this season?
Let me ask you this – are you remembering to practice self-care?
It is important to note that if you do not love yourself above all else – you will never be able to nurture a love for someone else. I think this comes across as a selfish statement to some but if you do not put yourself first…who will? You cannot entrust this to anyone. No one else can make you happy. No one else can bring joy into your life. These are things YOU must do FOR YOURSELF! When you rely on someone else for happiness, joy and fulfillment – you risk them being stripped away at a moment’s notice. Having control over your own peace is essential.
A great starting point would be practicing mindfulness, meditation and doing daily affirmations. These are not easy and take practice and patience. There are free apps and tutorials available online that explain how to reap the benefits of these tools. Learning to love yourself unconditionally is a journey. Affirming that you are worthy and ending any negative self-talk is a great way to begin. Do not rely on others for anything you can give yourself.
My advice today? Always remember that YOU are the author of your own story.