ROUND-UP: Self love resources from a therapist’s therapist
As therapists, we often give so much to others that we forget to nurture our own well-being. Last year, I focused on self-love through the lens of a therapist who works with other therapists, caregivers, and helping professionals who want to recover from people-pleasing, perfectionism, and overachieving by sharing strategies to make self-care a priority. Here’s a quick recap of some of my favorite posts from the year that focused on cultivating self-love and maintaining balance in a helping profession
1. How to Practice Self-Love Through Mindfulness and Meditation
Practicing mindfulness and meditation can help you reconnect with yourself and create space for self-compassion. In this post, I explored simple techniques to integrate mindfulness into your daily routine, making it easier to be present and supportive for YOU (and your clients)
www.SageHolisticCounseling.com/shc-blog/how-to-practice-self-love-through-mindfulness-and-meditation
2. Challenging Relationship Myths
Relationships can be complicated, especially when we believe common myths about love, boundaries, and sacrifice. This post examined some of those myths and encouraged therapists to reflect on their own relationship patterns, empowering them to break free from harmful beliefs and prioritize healthier connections.
www.SageHolisticCounseling.com/shc-blog/challenging-relationships-myths
3. Self-Love and Mental Health
Self-love isn’t just a buzzword; it’s an essential component of mental health. In this post, I dove into how practicing self-love directly impacts your mental well-being. I discuss ways to challenge negative self-talk, build resilience, and ensure your mental health doesn’t take a backseat.
www.SageHolisticCounseling.com/shc-blog/self-love-and-mental-health
4. 25 Self-Love Affirmations from a Holistic Therapist
Affirmations can be a powerful tool to shift our mindset. This post offered 25 self-love affirmations designed to help you feel more grounded, confident, and compassionate with yourself. Affirmations are an easy yet powerful way to incorporate self-love into your daily life.
www.SageHolisticCounseling.com/shc-blog/self-love-and-mental-health
Self-love is not a destination you arrive at once and for all. It is a practice you return to in small, ordinary moments when you choose yourself rather than abandon your needs. Across these posts, the common thread is not perfection or positivity. It is permission. Permission to rest without earning it. Permission to change your mind. Permission to stop proving your worth through overgiving. If any of these reflections resonated, let this be your reminder that caring for yourself is not selfish or indulgent. It is necessary. And you do not have to navigate that work alone.
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