Self-love isn’t about spa days or self-indulgence. It’s about the way you speak to yourself, the choices you make, and the belief that you are already worthy.
As a self-confidence coach for teenage girls, I’ve seen how the relationship we have with ourselves influences every part of life. But if self-love is so important, why does it feel so hard? Why does doubt always seem louder? I get it. I’ve been there. That’s why I want to break it down for you. Self-love isn’t a fleeting feeling. It’s a quiet, steady presence that takes effort to recognize and strengthen.
Confidence doesn’t come from achievement. It starts with self-acceptance. What if the voice in your head spoke to you with kindness instead of criticism? What if you believed you were worthy without changing a thing? In this episode, I’ll share how you can shift your mindset, build a habit of self-love, and start treating yourself with the same compassion you give to others. The way you love yourself sets the tone for everything else in life.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Self-Love Beyond Valentine’s Day
03:22 Self-Love as a Pillar of Confidence
03:34 Definition of Self-Confidence
04:06 Challenges of Learning Self-Love
05:01 Self-Love vs. Bubble Baths and Massages
05:11 Lessons in Self-Love
06:18 Accepting and Embracing Yourself
07:02 Subtlety of Self-Love
08:07 Self-Love vs. Self-Doubt
09:12 Choosing to Listen to Self-Love
10:04 Fear, Anxiety, and Doubt
11:00 Self-Love as a Choice
12:05 Self-Love and Societal Messages
12:58 Self-Love is Not Weak
14:45 Intention in Self-Love
16:11 Final Thoughts
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