For me, self-love is about creating a lifestyle where you can truly listen to your internal and external needs. The great thing is, you don’t need money to achieve this! Many people struggle with the term “self-care” because it’s often linked to doing something that costs money.
Let me give you a real-life example from my own experience. As a mom, black woman, and a businesswoman (yay!), there are plenty of times when I feel overwhelmed and need some time to focus on myself. Just last week, I was sitting on my couch, and my body was practically screaming for a nap. But then my mind jumped to the idea of getting a pedicure. For a second, that sounded nice, but then I became overwhelmed by the thought of it. I had only two hours, and what if the salon was busy or the service was slow? I started worrying about not having enough time to start dinner, and the list of what-ifs went on and on.
Why am I sharing this? My body was clearly asking for rest, but I ignored it and had a knee-jerk reaction to “do something.” I think we’ve all been there, feeling like we need to be doing something, even when it’s not what we truly need.
So, think about how many times you do this in a day, week, or month. What if you made a commitment to really tune into your internal and external needs? I wonder what that could reveal for you. I invite you all to think about a name to redefine “self-care” for yourself. For me I use the term self-love, but that does not have to be for you. How will you define the way you restore your internal and external needs?
