34. How Self-Love Transforms Your Confidence & Energy

Episode Summary:
In this solo episode of Retired Party Girl, I dive deep into the importance of self-love and why putting yourself first isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. I share my personal transformation from people-pleasing and burnout to becoming a confident, self-loving woman. You’ll learn why setting boundaries is an act of self-care, how self-love builds confidence, and practical habits to help you start prioritizing yourself today.

If you’ve ever struggled with saying no, putting others before yourself, or feeling like you’re not enough, this episode is for you. I also leave you with a challenge at the end to help you take action on prioritizing yourself today!

Key Takeaways:

• The biggest myth: Putting yourself first is selfish. In reality, you show up better for others when your own cup is full.
• Setting boundaries is an act of self-love. Learning to say no without guilt is crucial to protecting your energy.
• Self-love and confidence go hand in hand—your subconscious picks up the message when you prioritize yourself.
• Lack of self-love shows up in relationships (over giving, tolerating mistreatment), career (burnout, underpricing your worth), and daily life (negative self-talk, exhaustion).
• Practicing self-love starts with small daily habits: setting boundaries, prioritizing rest, engaging in self-care, and using affirmations.
• Gratitude shifts your mindset and helps ground you in the present.

Your Challenge for Today:
What’s one way you’ll prioritize yourself today? It could be as simple as taking a break, saying no to something that drains you, or doing an activity that brings you joy.

Resources Mentioned:

• Morning affirmations for confidence & success
• How to shift from negative self-talk to self-compassion
• The importance of daily gratitude practices

Let’s Connect:
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