35 ways to practice self-love

Self-love is beautiful, comforting, and absolutely vital to your well-being. It is filling your own well so that you may have more to give in service to others. You cannot love and have compassion for others if you are not loving and having compassion for yourself.

Self-love does not have to be elaborate and time consuming, although it certainly can be if you want it to be. It is simply honoring yourself and caring for yourself in mind, body, and spirit.

I am often asked about ways to practice self-love. Use your interests and passions as a guide to help you come up with ways to practice self-love that are enjoyable to you. Below is a list of 35 ideas for practicing self-love. Use it as inspiration to help you come up with your own ways to practice self-love that are unique to you.  

35 Ways to Practice Self-Love

1. Read an inspiring book, or re-read your favorite book
   
2. Give yourself a manicure, or visit the salon
3. Go for a walk in nature
4. Take a nap
5. Spend time in prayer or meditation
6. Go out to lunch with a friend
7. Take a relaxing bath
8. Say no
9. Diffuse your favorite essential oils
10. Listen to your favorite music
11. Do something creative: craft project, paint, color, sing etc
12. Call a friend
13. Interact or play with your pet
14. Sit in the sunshine
15. Sip your favorite tea, or coffee while enjoying some quiet time
16. Treat yourself to your favorite dessert
17. Write in your diary or journal
18. Make a list of qualities you love about yourself
19. Light a scented candle and enjoy its aroma
20. Go for a country drive
21. Say positive and encouraging affirmations
22. Exercise or do yoga
23. Go to bed early
24. Prepare your favorite meal
25. Have fun experimenting with new makeup
26. Give yourself an herbal steam facial
27. Make a handmade moisturizing body scrub to use
28. Sing in the shower
29. Spend time doing your favorite hobby
30. Have a ladies night with a few good friends
31. Get a houseplant to nurture and grow
32. Do your hair, or experiment with a new style
33. Have a picnic in the park, or right in your backyard
34. Enjoy a beautiful sunset
35. Buy a bouquet of flowers for yourself

Feel free to share your self-love ideas in the comments and share this article with a friend.

Thank you for reading!
Brightest blessings, lovelies,