The word ‘self-love’ is constantly associated with ‘selfishness.’ Little does everyone know that’s far from what most of us expect. It is the state of embodying significant respect and regard towards oneself – your happiness and well-being.
Loving yourself means appreciating anything that life throws at you. It’s about prioritising yourself without sacrificing your peace of mind to please other people. So, this Valentine’s Day, celebrate your steps, big or small, that have made you the person you are today. Here’s how.
Meditate On Love
Let your mind and body absorb the perfect rays of the sun and love this Valentine’s Day.
Meditation is the best medicine for an anxious mind and disoriented body. The month of love only comes around once a year, so don’t take this time for granted. Make it memorable and worthwhile by placing yourself in a deep state of relaxation.
Enjoy the feeling of loving and caring for yourself this valentine’s day by lighting up the Anahata Heart Chakra Candle. Sit back and relax by elevating your hips and finding alignment throughout your spine with a Triangle Meditation Pillow.
Once you’re comfortably positioned, embark on a mindful journey of relaxation with Gaggler’s Relaxation Meditation Kit. This way, you can let your mind and body unwind and experience the tranquility they’ve longed for.
Don’t let this month pass without spending some time on yourself. Sometimes, it’s important to put yourself first before everything else. Thinking about the welfare of others is great, but neglecting your personal needs and desires isn’t okay either. Meditate on love to sense that you have so much life ahead of you.
PALM LIGHTS
Anahata Heart Chakra Candle
AED 100.00
SAINE
Triangle Meditation
Pillow
AED 395.00
GAGGLER
Relaxation Meditation
Kit
AED 150.00
Read Your Cards
The way you feel about yourself reflects in your body language, such as expressions, physical behaviour, and mannerisms. Because of this, your expressions are your forever partner-in-crime. It’s how you non-verbally convey your feelings and sentiments, so it’s essential to always reflect on your character.
Sit back and relax while sipping a cup of Namastea’s Earl Grey Tea. Indulge yourself in the sweet and sour taste of black tea with bergamot, a native citrus fruit from Italy, blended with premium quality single-origin tea from Sri Lanka. Take this chance to awaken your senses by burning a few Frankincense Artisanal Incense Sticks.
Once your mind and body unwind, contemplate by yourself or confirm your suspicions by picking up some cards from the Heart Path Oracle Card Set. Validate whatever your heart desires during this month of love.
NAMASTEA
Mister Grey Relaxing
Loose Tea
AED 42.00
PALM LIGHTS
Frankincense Artisanal Incense Sticks
AED 50.00
MOTION TRADING
Heart Path Oracle
Card Set
AED 175.00
Sit In Silence
Self-love means extending positivity and encouragement toward yourself. You’ve experienced a lot, but it’s not an excuse to refrain from appreciating your success. The month of love serves as a reminder that life is also about expressing and giving love to yourself.
Let the power of healing attract your well-being as you wear your Rose Quartz Bracelet. It’s crystal and stone in one bracelet, which is believed to emit strong vibrations to harness unconditional love, empathy, and truth towards oneself.
When you get home, take a bath and change into your favourite activewear. Then, remember to take out and roll down your Mantra Banana Meditation Mat to make you feel more comfortable as you try to reconcile with yourself.
Take your time to absorb everything going on with Gypsy Rose Holistic’s Abundance Essential Oil Mist. Sit in silence and let the mist radiate around you. It consists of pure organic essential oils that attract happiness, health, and success into your life.
But wait, there’s more! It is also believed that inhaling the aroma of this oil can help you positively manifest your dreams and goals.
MOTION TRADING
Rose Quartz
Bracelet
AED 45.00
EARTHISTIC
Mantra Banana
Meditation Mat
AED 180.00
GYPSY ROSE HOLISTIC
Abundance Essential
Oil Mist
AED 95.00
Self-Love Habits Every Woman Should Adopt
Self-love is a ritual that we should embody however we can. It is a practice that, if we can positively adopt it, can empower much of our positive behaviours while reducing the harmful ones.
Self-love is a key component to building compassion and empathy toward oneself. Because of this, it empowers us to do the things we love the most and say no to those that won’t work or benefit our well-being.
Here are ways to practice self-love, not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day.
Prioritise Yourself
It must always be you every day. It doesn’t mean that you should stop caring for others. But self-love teaches us to be more mindful of the things that we do for ourselves to make us happy and healthy. This way, we are equipped to deal with whatever stressor the world throws at us.
Get Rid of Toxicity
Detoxify yourself from this world full of hate and competitiveness. Refrain from comparing yourself to others and stop minding others’ opinions. Remember, it is you that we’re talking about; what they say won’t matter at all. At the end of the day, you’ll be more at peace when you tune out the noise.
Be True to Yourself
Loving yourself is a friendly reminder that you don’t have to please everyone to be happy and content. You’re not born to live up to others’ standards and rules. It’s not their life, to begin with; it’s yours. Enjoy life and satisfy yourself your way.
Set Healthy Boundaries
Set bordaries every now and then. There’s a lot of negativity going around, and you must protect yourself from it to avoid getting drained, manipulated, or used. Setting healthy boundaries helps you to stay content and resilient with who you are.
Spot the Beauty Within You
It can be difficult to see the beauty within ourselves, maybe because of the pressure and judgment we get from our surroundings. There’s no time to think about what they say; it’s time to think about you.
