Balancing Service & Self-Love

The Struggle with Self-Love

Growing up, I was deeply offended if someone told me, “You love yourself!" I would passionately deny it, but even today, I struggle with the idea of self-love and acceptance, and I know many of you do too.

As a woman, you have been conditioned by society to prioritise being of service. As mothers raising teenagers, many women wear this badge of honour proudly.

I find myself constantly serving my children, family, friends, and everyone else, measuring my worth as a woman based on the level of my service to others.

While being of service is admirable, neglecting your own needs and well-being can lead to resentment, exhaustion, impatience, and ultimately lashing out loved ones. Trust me, I've been there.

As women, we often care for and provide for everyone around us. I'm not suggesting that we stop doing things for our families, but you must also respect yourself and the role you play in their lives.

Balancing Care for Others with Self-Love

To me, self-love is about self-acceptance. When you accept that you’re doing your best for your loved ones, you're on the path to self-love.

Once you acknowledge that you’re enough, you can start serving and honouring yourself more, rather than constantly striving to prove your self-worth by doing more for others.

I've been learning to accept myself through coaching, meditation, journaling, gratitude practice, exercise, rest, and limiting social engagements. Today, I feel more present, patient, and loving. I know I'm a better mother to my teens than I was a year ago.

I also want to be a role model for my kids, encouraging them to have a healthy sense of self-esteem through my actions.

My journey to self-love is ongoing, but as I walk the path of self-acceptance, I know it's a destination worth reaching. I have more peace, confidence, and empowerment to serve my family, friends, and community to the best of my ability.

Unveiling the Path to Self-Love: 7 Steps to Embrace Your Worth and Sanity

I've identified 7 Steps to Self-Love and Sanity while Raising Teens that I'm currently taking to nurture my self-love. These steps have helped me understand myself better, quiet my mind, and love and honour myself. And I believe they can help you too.

So, I invite you to join my free challenge! Once you sign up here, I'll send you daily emails for 7 days, each containing a quick video explaining a step to fill your self-love cup. It's simple and easy - all you need to do is open your email and absorb the content. If you resonate with it, it's up to you to act. But trust me, it's worth it.

My kids and partner have noticed a significant change in me this past year. I’m more present, patient, loving, and kind. As I become more accepting of myself, I worry less about what others think, and people-pleasing is not such a priority.

I want to start a movement, placing self-love and self-acceptance at the top of the list. When you do that, your life will be better, and everyone around you will benefit. So, save your sanity and sign up for the 7 Steps to Self-Love today! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain!

I can't wait to connect with you and witness the positive changes that await.