10 Unconventional Ways to Love Yourself

 “10 Unconventional Ways to Love Yourself”

 

When most people talk about love, it’s either a noun that means “a profoundly tender, passionate affection,” or a verb that means “to have love or affection for.”

But what does that look like specifically?  How is that love expressed?

Here are 10 ways that I express my love for myself.

I invite you to make your own list, and feel free to swipe some of mine, if they work for you.

#1 Vacuum

Vacuuming is one of the quickest and easiest ways to shift the energy in a room, and your energy, too.  I hated doing it until I realized that having the room freshly vacuumed had such a huge impact on my mood & productivity.  And while I do my best to have my assistant do most of the vacuuming, when the timing doesn’t work out that way, I’ll do it myself as a profound act of self-love.

#2 Light Candles

This is an easy way to shift energy, too.  There’s something about lighting a candle that creates a sacred & special feeling for me.  I love having one going while I work, and sometimes even when I work out.

#3 Get a Massage

A good massage can make me feel like a whole new person!  I recommend going for at least 90 minutes if possible.  If money is tight, you can go to a massage school and have students practice on you for a fraction of the price.  Some reflexology places are great.  Also, you can keep an eye out for special deals on sites like Groupon.

#4 Lay on Tennis Balls

Tennis balls are great self-massage tools.  Start by placing one on your lower back on either side of your spine and then lay on your back.  Breathe and relax for 2 minutes and then move the tennis balls up a bit.  Repeat this process for a total of 10 minutes.

#5 Take a Long, Luxurious Shower

Some of my friends make fun of me for showering twice a day, but it feels so good!  I can go in feeling tired and cranky and come out feeling refreshed & energized.

#6 Get Super Soft Sheets

This is one area in life where I believe in investing in the best.  Life is too short for scratchy sheets!  In my experience, a higher thread count doesn’t always equal a more snuggly and wonderful sheet… so test the different sheets by feel until you find some that you love having against your skin.

#7 Give Yourself Time for Slugga-Bedding

Have you spent a lazy Sunday morning waking up, laying around in bed, and falling back asleep?  That is the lazy and delicious experience of slugga-bedding.  Once in a while, I like curling up with a good book and my kitties and allowing myself to drift in and out of consciousness all morning.

#8 Get Your Eyebrows Done

I feel SO MUCH prettier and sexier when my eyebrows look good.  Every time I look in the mirror, I think, “Wow!  I look great!”  It’s totally worth the pain, expense, time and hassle.

#9 Watch Funny Movies

When I watch funny movies, I feel my heart open, which makes me feel more loving towards everyone in my life, including myself.

#10 Make a Gratitude List

When I get in touch with everything in my life that I’m grateful for, this opens my heart and makes me feel more loving, too.

Have fun discovering your own ways to love yourself, and feel free to share in a comment here!
 

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  • Yukiko Dittman says:

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  • What a GREAT post, PJ! I love all 10 of these tremendous acts of self-love. I hadn’t thought of vacuuming as self-care but it makes sense. I do #2, #6, #7,#8, #9 and #10 fairly regularly!

  • 11. Have a dance party in your living room. Put on your favorite music and shake it like nobody is watching. 🙂

  • Sally Rubin says:

    I never get tired of reading this one. Love it! Thanks for reposting.
    Sally

  • Julia Maria Lloyd says:

    Thanks PJ! These are really fun ideas. I have to say that the vacuuming part was a totally new concept in self-love for me LOL…but I totally get the point, and if I can overcome my reluctance to vacuum…I will get to the rewards part 🙂 Happy Valentine’s Day!

  • Darlene Cary says:

    Thanks, PJ! I’m learning self-love is extremely important. This has inspired me to look at the comedy section of Netflix and laugh away!

  • This is lovely! I’ll pass on the eyebrows thank you very much…and the vacuuming too! but I’ll take all the rest! I have to say, laughter is one of my favs!

    I’m going to have to share this list with my peeps! thanks

  • m says:

    i love these and will share.

  • You’ve inspired me to vacuum my lone rug. Now where the heck did I put the vacuum?

  • Caylie Price says:

    Would love a massage but it’s definitely time for the vacuum 🙂
    Also love numbers 7, 8, 9 and will have to try number 4.

  • James says:

    Hey PJ, Thanks for the vacuum tip I always used to think why do I feel better. Now i know thank you for pointing that out… Your awesome

  • Thanks, PJ! This is just in time for me. I’ve had a huge launch this week, and am plumb tuckered out. I plan to spend most of the next 4 days doing all of the above. I’ll slugga-bedding in my luxurious sheets (we recently bought) until my facial and massage appointment Monday afternoon. Hooray! I deserve it. 😀

    • PJ Van Hulle says:

      Thanks, Amethyst! 😀

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