Valentine’s Day throws into focus the importance of demonstrating love and affection for the people who matter in your life. And while you probably don’t put yourself first as often as you should, you should be demonstrating love for yourself as often as anyone else. Show yourself kindness by considering some ways to practice self-love and you’ll enjoy better emotional health, more motivation, and a stronger sense of fulfillment.
Ways to Practice Self-Love in 2023
Make Every Moment Count
In life, every minute is precious. When you’re just starting your day or winding it down, you might not be capitalizing on your time in a meaningful way. If you find yourself pressed for time for things like exercise, reading, or meditation, consider altering your pre-bed and post-wakeup routine. Reducing screen time in favor of a conversation with your partner or writing down your thoughts can help you achieve better emotional health.
Listen to Your Instincts
When you have so much going on in your life, it’s easy to make concessions in order to please others. But putting yourself first isn’t necessarily selfish—it’s one of the best ways to practice self-love. If a friend asks you to go out and you feel like you’d only agree to make them happy, ask them to take a rain check and they’ll almost certainly be happy to. On the flip side, don’t hold back when it comes to sharing your feelings because you don’t want to burden a friend or family member. The people who love you would most certainly want to help you however they can, especially if you tend to be so giving with your own time.
Your Body Is Your Temple
Loving yourself means loving your physical body, and that includes taking steps to feel better and minimize pain. Focusing on fitness and nutrition by exercising and eating better is a beautiful way to show yourself kindness. You should also do what you can to make sure you drink enough water, get your full night’s sleep as often as possible, and make time to stretch during the workday. Chiropractic care and massage therapy can also be a big part of this routine, making you feel better physically while promoting better emotional health.
Show Yourself Kindness with Preferred Chiropractic of Midland
Chiropractic care and massage are great ways to practice self-love, and Preferred Chiropractic of Midland can help you show yourself kindness that you so richly deserve. Schedule an appointment at our offices in Midland, MI, and treat yourself as you treat others.
