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February 14, 2024 20 mins

If you don’t love and accept yourself – how can you expect other people to? This episode is for you if you are struggling with self-love and acceptance. Welcome back to "Through the Looking Glass"! In this episode, Lavanya delves into the intricacies of self-love, offering insightful strategies to help you embrace your worth and empower yourself on your journey towards personal fulfillment. Lavanya breaks down self-love into 5 simple steps! Lavanya begins by emphasizing the importance of positive self-talk, challenging listeners to confront and transform their internal narratives. Acceptance is a significant step in the journey of self-love, learn how to release self-judgment and the connection between self-acceptance and gratitude. Next, Lavanya delves into the concept of forgiveness as a powerful tool for self-love. In the fourth step, Lavanya discusses the importance of defining personal values and setting life goals aligned with one's authentic self. She shares reflection questions and practical strategies to help listeners gain clarity and direction in their lives. Finally, Lavanya elaborates on the significance of choosing oneself and setting boundaries as the ultimate act of self-love. Whether you're seeking inspiration or practical strategies, this episode is sure to leave you feeling motivated and empowered on your journey of self-discovery. Get to know me better on Instagram: ⁠Lavanya | Podcast Host (@lavanyauthaman) | Instagram profile⁠ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttlg_podcast

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:58 Positive speech

05:40 Acceptance

09:19 Forgiveness

13:25 Strong values and life goals

17:03 Chose yourself (Boundaries)

19:33 Conclusion

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