Love is one of the feelings that moves us most in life, and we must give it the prominence it deserves. Each person has a different meaning for this word, but the feeling is the same. Love for your work, your partner, your family, friends, for a specific piece of jewelry that makes you remember very special moments, love for a brand... We are surrounded by love.

 

I want to dedicate this particular article to self-love. It is a type of love that we sometimes forget and, like a garden, we must care for it and nurture it every day. We cannot overlook it. Love moves the world, but it also moves us as people. A woman who believes in herself and loves herself unconditionally is a happy woman, fulfilled, proud of how she lives her life and who she is. As I always like to say, we all carry a jewel inside. Identify what yours is like and love yourself just as you are, because you are unique.

 

"Loving yourself is the beginning of a lifelong romance" - Oscar Wilde

 

1. Dedicate time to yourself

 

Every relationship needs time, and this would be no different. You need to listen to yourself, to know what your head, your heart, and your body are asking of you. You are the most important thing. Taking care of yourself is the greatest act of kindness and love for the world, and if you don't believe me, think about airplanes: to be able to help others, you must first put your own oxygen mask on. To be able to give your best at work, you must find yourself in a state of well-being. If you really want to give the best to your family, you must be a woman who is happy with herself.

 

To take care of yourself, you can start by dedicating 15 minutes to writing in a journal in the mornings or evenings, the gratitude journal. A spa day is also a good idea. If you don't have time, you can try treating yourself to an active meditation while you take your daily shower (it really makes a difference). Another option is to enjoy your "cream" time with products that you love and that relax you through their scents and sensations.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a little time each day just for you and your enjoyment? What's more, I must say that I find it quite necessary. Give it to yourself, because you deserve it. You are a woman, you are an all-terrain vehicle, you are love. You also need to rest from the world, even if it's just a little bit.

 

2. Feed your self-love

 

Once you have made peace with yourself (or even if you are in the process), it is important to rekindle the flame of love. It is fine that you dedicate time to yourself, but it would be wonderful if you also reminded yourself why you do it. You love yourself, that is clear. Tell that great woman you see in the mirror. Acknowledge to her that although she is not perfect (no one is), she deserves everything good that happens to her, and you are going to take care of her like no one else.

A good practice is to tell yourself that you love yourself while looking yourself in the eyes in the mirror. You can also make a list: write down all the things you like about yourself and why you value them so much. For example, you can say that you love your intuition because it saves you from many mistakes.

 

3. Pamper yourself

 

You work very hard to keep your life moving forward, and possibly the lives of others as well; you deserve a treat. One every now and then does no harm and serves as a reward. You can also reward yourself if you keep that self-care routine you've set, for example. Allow yourself to buy that cream you love, even if it is a little more expensive.

If you need to be a little selfish every now and then and allow yourself an afternoon for you without absolutely anyone bothering you, do it. Mind you, the time you spend with yourself must be quality time so that it really works. A relaxing bath with candles and a glass of good organic wine, or going for a walk with your favorite jewelry. The idea is to perform an action that makes you feel good about yourself and boosts the value you have inside. You can also slip away by yourself for a weekend to meditate, discover new places, or enjoy good food in the best company (yours).

 

4. Fill your life with what you are passionate about

 

This is a little more personal. Although it is not always easy, I would tell you to review everything you have in your life: what you do, who surrounds you, what you dedicate your free time to, how you are physically and emotionally, etc. Once written down, I invite you to reflect on whether you would change any of it and how you can begin those changes that will lead you to a more fulfilled life.

Maybe you love to swim and you haven't implemented it in your routine yet, or you would like to spend more time with your friends and a good coffee. You are the one who decides in your life. If there is already something you are passionate about in your life, keep it! It is very important to live a life you want to remember.

 

5. Consume consciously

 

I am referring to absolutely everything you consume: the type of series and movies on Netflix, the way you stay informed about current events, the magazines you buy, cosmetics, clothing, jewelry... everything. As before, I invite you to reflect on what you are consuming and if this is how you imagine your ideal life. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. You have the solution.

In my case, I like to know where the products I buy come from. Here I include jewelry, food, cosmetics, cleaning products, or clothing, for example. I find it essential to know how my consumption affects the people who have intervened in that sales chain from the moment it is produced until it reaches my hands, or how it has impacted the environment. Is that something you usually ask yourself before buying?

 

Extra: never stop loving yourself

 

There are moments when spirits are low. Self-esteem is not a linear system, but rather a mountain road: there are times when you go straighter, others you find yourself climbing or going down. Don't worry, you don't have to love yourself immensely all the time; it is normal for there to be times when you want a little space. It happens in all relationships. Mind you, never stop loving yourself, because you are the one who is steering the course of your life.

You are a jewel, and this is not a compliment, it is a reality.

 

Enjoy yourself this Valentine's Day!

As I was saying, all women carry a diamond inside that is born with us when we enter this wonderful planet. That is why we like to reflect that value in each of our designs.

 

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