Top 25 Tips on How to Love and Care for Yourself

Find out Best Tips on How to Love and Care for Yourself for a Confident, Joyful and Happier You in just 25 Top Tips!

Hello, lovelies! This article is about Top 25 Tips on self-love and self-care for yourself.

If you don’t take care for yourself first, you cannot offer your best to the world. Self-love is the ability to love oneself unconditionally without following any standards of society. 

Self-care, on the other hand, represents taking time for your emotional wellbeing and spiritual pursuits by prioritising own needs above all others to feel better physically as well mentally.

 

Here are the Top 25 Tips on How to Love and Care for Yourself

 

1. Find what makes you happy.

For me, it’s meditation, writing and inspiring others; but everyone is different. It can be anything, so take your time finding out what makes you feel best.

This is also a great way to learn what your interests are. You might find you love something new when you give it an opportunity.

1.1 Take time for yourself every day.

I know, I know you have so much going on and the day just isn’t long enough! But if we don’t take time for ourselves daily, we won’t ever truly feel refreshed and ready to start our day.

This can be anything from taking a 10-minute walk before bed, to sitting in the bath with a good book or taking your dog for an extra-long walk. Whatever works best for you!

I suggest working it into your schedule at the beginning of the day if possible because that way you’ll be more likely to follow through.

1.2. Let yourself have the time to do what you want.

Just because you aren’t doing something for someone else, doesn’t mean it’s a waste of time.

Make sure you take the time to dress how you want and not for anyone other than yourself. Wear your favourite colour for a positivity boost.

If your jeans are a little tight, that’s okay! No one should be telling you what to wear.

1.3. Set aside time for yourself daily.

You can take a few minutes out of your day to sit and do the things you love the most, whether it’s reading a book or watching an episode of your favourite show. You deserve this time to recharge after a long day. Funny videos or jokes are an instant energy boost.

2. Meditation it’s an amazing thing.

Meditation can help us to grow as individuals, better understand ourselves, and form relationships with others. 

Just two minutes of meditation every day in the morning helps you to focus on your blessings, of being present and feeling blessed to breathe and feel your heartbeats.

2.1.Aromatherapy is also an amazing thing

It can change the way we feel and relax us almost instantly. I love anything with lavender in it. 

3. Give yourself credit where it’s due, even if you feel like you don’t deserve it.

You are important and you do deserve to take care of yourself. If you don’t, who will? It’s okay to have flaws; no one is perfect, but that doesn’t mean we can’t try our best to become the best version of ourselves.

3.1 Celebrate every small step forward, any new idea and any wins, you deserve it!

Every win must be acknowledged and celebrated! Regardless, how small the step or win is, it is a step forward to your greatness.

4. Don’t be afraid to admit you’re struggling

I know this it’s not easy, but it’s so important to tell someone if something is making you unhappy or bringing you down. If no one knows, how can they help?

4.1 It’s okay to ask for help — let people in.

You don’t have to suffer alone; you won’t be judged, no matter how big or small the issue might seem. I know it can be difficult to talk about your feelings, but it’s ok to ask for help.

4.2 It’s hard for others to help if they don’t know what’s wrong

Sometimes that friend you thought could read you like a book, might not know anything’s off until you tell them.

And sometimes they may be completely oblivious because it’s so subtle.

Communication it’s important in this case and not only, to not just relieve yourself but, to also find solutions to your problems.

5. Agree to disagree and don’t take it personally

There will always be people who don’t agree with your opinions or decisions and that is okay.

I know it’s not easy, but, don’t take it personally; everyone has their reasons for why they think the way they do. The only person who must truly believe in your happiness is you! 

Remember, every person has personal reasons based on their thinking pattern, circumstances and feelings, hence they perceive things differently.

Don’t take anything anyone says personally — people say things without thinking sometimes and they don’t realise how hurtful it may be until after the fact.

6.Take a step back and think about how you’re treating yourself.

It’s what you’re saying nice? Or is it harsh and judgemental?

You don’t have to be the nicest person ever all the time, but if you constantly put yourself down, it’s going to be a lot harder for you to feel positive.

Pay attention to your internal dialogue and the type of words you use each time to “speak” to yourself.

7. Find a hobby that you enjoy and make time for it! 

7.1 Examples of hobbies can be cooking, going to the gym, or knitting/sewing, or even painting (if that’s your thing).

7.2. Find something that will make you happy and do it at least once a week; don’t let anyone tell you you’re not good enough because they’re just insecure about themselves .

Remember who you are at core and the inner child within.

Connect with the dreamer-inner child within and tap into all those dreams, hobbies and passion for life.

8. Gratitude is the secret to your self-love and care

Remembering gratitude throughout the day is such a great way to appreciate your life and all its blessings!

It doesn’t have to be anything big, just little things that you’re thankful for. 

There are many ways to show gratitude throughout the day; it doesn’t have to be anything major or something that costs money. All that matters is that you’re grateful for the life opportunities and experiences you’ve been given!

Practicing gratitude in the morning it changed my life for the best in so many ways! Just by saying “I am grateful for having the chance to live another beautiful day and enjoy life! Thank you!”

Being and feeling grateful it is a simple, easy and fast tool to attract abundance, have a positive thinking, feel happier and focus on your blessings and enjoy life more.

9. Never stop believing in yourself

10. Don’t compare yourself to others

You know that everyone is different, so there’s no need to compare your life experience to anyone else. All that matters is how well you can be! 

You are enough as you are, and deserve the all happiness life has to offer!

11. Eating healthy food and adopting a healthy lifestyle

Prioritising good food over fast or junk food is so important — believe me, I know how easy it can be to just grab a bag of chips instead of making a salad for dinner.

I changed my old eating habits with new ones, from eating fast-food to eating fresh healthy food. Also, from eating pork and heavy meats to fish and finally, becoming vegetarian and currently transiting to vegan!

Every thing is a habit, thus, we can change the unhealthy habits with healthier ones as suits us.

12. Remember your values and principles

Your values doesn’t lie in how your body looks or your achievements or how you stack up to society.

You are perfect the way that you are and don’t let anyone else tell you otherwise!

Just remain your true self and be accountable with your word. Keeping your word to yourself first, it is a mature and self-respect tool to enjoy life more.

13. Speaking your mind and being true to yourself

Speaking your mind or sticking up for yourself when something doesn’t fit well with you, or your beliefs is crucial to having healthy relationships with friends and family.

Do not let people walk all over you – this goes hand in hand with sticking up for yourself!

Don’t be afraid to speak up if you need something, if someone’s crossing the line, or if you disagree with something they say or think. You are your own person, and you should never let anyone tell you that your opinion doesn’t matter or that you’re wrong for feeling the way that you do.

Don’t be afraid to stand up to friends if it’s something serious – I know this sounds bad but sometimes standing up for yourself means saying goodbye to people who won’t listen to you.

14. Sleeping is So Important!

We spend a lot of time sleeping and not enough time loving ourselves — take advantage of this time and treat yourself to the relaxation you deserve!

It might not seem much, but a 10-30 minutes meditation or relaxing break makes wonders.

15. Not worrying about what anyone else thinks or says

This is one of the most freeing things you will ever experience! 

I understand how hard it can be to ignore your insecurities but doing so is worth it in the end because self-love comes from within.

16. Taking fresh air breaks

Going outside for at least 30 minutes a day will improve your energy levels and mood so much!

Taking walks or outdoor activities is such a great way to de-stress and find some inner peace within yourself .

Having alone time is important for your emotional wellbeing – take some “me” time to de-stress, relax and recharge.

17. Practice self-love and kindness

Remember to be kind to yourself first before being kind to someone else – it’s the most selfless thing you could do for yourself! 

Practicing self-love and kindness to yourself and remember that being human is hard. It’s ok to mess up but the most important thing to do is learn from your mistakes and try not to compound them!

Always remember how far you’ve come is more important than where you are now — this can be applied to both relationships and careers — you must take baby steps to get where you want to be! 

17.1Worrying less about impressing others and more about impressing yourself will help build your confidence! 

17.2 Don’t let yourself feel down about what your body looks like

You noticed how everyone is different and at the end of the day it doesn’t matter how much you weigh because health comes in all shapes and sizes! 

Also, do not to let others put you down and make you feel like you’re not enough. 

18. Prioritising relationships with family and friends it’s so important! 

Family and friends bonding matters. They are the one close to your heart, so, make time to spend amazing moments and build lovely memories with them.

Make sure to see your parents, sisters, or brothers as much as you can-it’s so important!

You may find more work or new job, but family and real friends are part of your life too.

19. Trust your intuition and gut feeling

Your intuition and gut feeling are there to help and guide you in life.

Especially when it comes to making decisions. 

If you feel something is not fair or right, probably it is not. Always pay attention on how and what you feel and ask yourself “why“.

20. Practice empathy

21. Staying present in the moment matters

Being present in the moment will help you appreciate the little things in life — this can be anything from drinking tea or eating ice cream on a day off or taking a weekend camping trip. Whatever gets you now and reminds you of how wonderful life is!

Staying present and Grounding helps you to focus on what you do have now, on your blessings, your strengths and talents.

Be as present as possible and don’t waste time worrying about the future or regretting the past.

22. Focus on your strengths and wins

Probably you noticed how positive and confident you feel when you think about how blessed you are with certain strengths and skills. When you focus on those abilities, strengths, talents and knowledge that you have, you feel ready to deal with so much.

However, how many times you do think about your strengths and wins?

How many times you do praise yourself by telling yourself “I’m awesome at doing…”.

22.1 Write your 5 best strengths and abilities 

E.g, Honesty, empathy, communications skills, open minded or focused.

22.2 Make a list with all of your strengths, abilities, talents and achievements/wins.

Write on capital letters “I am grateful for all of my strengths, abilities, talents and achievements! I am blessed, thank you!”

Be grateful for what you have today, not what you had yesterday or what you plan to have tomorrow.

Be grateful for who you are today, not what you had yesterday, who you were yesterday, or who/what you plan to be tomorrow.

22.3 Write a list of all the things that make you truly happy from the simplest to most complex things 

E.g, Walking in the park makes me relaxed, happy and more positive.

24. Practice self-affirmations

One self-affirmation that is important to practice daily: “I am doing my best and that’s all anyone can ask of me, no matter what life throws at me”.

It’s important to practice 5 self-affirmations each morning and night .

Write down 5 things that make you truly happy; you can list anything from the smallest to simplest things to the most complex/biggest!

You might be surprised by what makes your heart swell with joy ! Learn more Here about How to practice Self-affirmations and feel more confident, loved and successful.

25. Everything happens for a reason.

Before you go,

It was a pleasure writing this article on self-love for you! I hope I was able to help you in some way with my tips and knowledge on self-care.

Remember it’s fundamental to be kind to yourself and that no matter how chaotic life can get, it’s important to find time for self-care!

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Yours Sincerely,

Emilia x

Award-Winning Author, Intuitive Mindset Coach and Creator of Take Action Now Transformational Program