{"id":4165,"date":"2020-08-26T06:36:47","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T06:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gator4138.temp.domains\/~seocloud\/website_bd55b9c6\/?p=4165"},"modified":"2023-12-07T04:28:27","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T04:28:27","slug":"self-love-vs-self-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Self Love vs Self Care &#8211;  And Why You Need to Do BOTH"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Self Love vs Self Care, why you need BOTH.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Human existence can have so many ups and downs. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Many of the elements of life that can affect us reside outside of our control, especially when it comes to relationships and interactions with other people. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">I find it great comfort to know that one thing I surely have full choice in is my relationship to myself. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With a <em>compassionate<\/em> understanding of myself through every change, every beauty, and every hardship. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Knowing who I am, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">this allows me to move more gracefully in the world and be a unique embodiment that is of benefit to all that interact<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Upon observation, it becomes apparent that this kind of mentality has not been naturally cultivated or valued in the society that we currently find ourselves, <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">However, it is also refreshing to observe that there is a growing culture of intentional <em>self-love and self-care<\/em> which is emerging as the <em>consciousness<\/em> of our planet shifts to a higher vibration.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/#Why_Do_You_Need_To_Practice_Both_Self_Love_And_Self_Care\" title=\"Why Do You Need To Practice Both Self Love And Self Care?\">Why Do You Need To Practice Both Self Love And Self Care?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/#Self_Love_vs_Self_Care_Key_differences\" title=\"Self Love vs. Self Care: Key differences\">Self Love vs. Self Care: Key differences<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/#Self_Love\" title=\"Self Love\">Self Love<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/#Self_Care\" title=\"Self Care\">Self Care<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/#The_Journey_Of_Embracing_Self_Love_And_Self_Care\" title=\"The Journey Of Embracing Self Love And Self Care\">The Journey Of Embracing Self Love And Self Care<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/#Cultural_conditioning_surrounding_Self_Care_and_Self_Love\" title=\"Cultural conditioning surrounding Self Care and Self Love.\">Cultural conditioning surrounding Self Care and Self Love.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/#Self_Love_tips\" title=\"Self Love tips\">Self Love tips<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/#Exploring_your_subconscious_patterns\" title=\"Exploring your subconscious patterns&nbsp;\">Exploring your subconscious patterns&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/#Learn_your_love_languages\" title=\"Learn your love languages\">Learn your love languages<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/#Patience_and_understanding\" title=\"Patience and understanding\">Patience and understanding<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/#Keep_promises_to_yourself\" title=\"Keep promises to yourself\">Keep promises to yourself<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/#Appreciate_your_uniqueness\" title=\"Appreciate your uniqueness&nbsp;\">Appreciate your uniqueness&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/#Self_Care_Tips\" title=\"Self Care Tips\">Self Care Tips<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/#Temple_body\" title=\"Temple body\">Temple body<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/#Temple_mind\" title=\"Temple mind\">Temple mind<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/#Temple_home\" title=\"Temple home&nbsp;\">Temple home&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/#Taking_care_of_your_needs\" title=\"Taking care of your needs\">Taking care of your needs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-vs-self-care\/#Setting_aside_time_for_things_that_make_you_happy\" title=\"Setting aside time for things that make you happy\">Setting aside time for things that make you happy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_You_Need_To_Practice_Both_Self_Love_And_Self_Care\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><i>Why Do You Need To Practice Both Self Love And Self Care?<\/i><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Self-love and self-care are not the same but they most certainly <em>inextricably interconnected<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">These practices are both essential as they nurture and strengthen your most important relationship, your relationship to yourself, which is what sets the tone for all of your experiences in life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Through the following writing, we will delve deeper into this topic gaining a fuller understanding of what <em>self-love<\/em> and <em>self-care<\/em> actually are. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We'll also look at why it is essential to do both and of course some valuable details on the ways you can go about embracing these values into your life<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p6 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self_Love_vs_Self_Care_Key_differences\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><i>Self Love vs. Self Care: Key differences<\/i><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p7 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self_Love\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\"><strong><i>Self Love<\/i><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-4.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-4-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20560%20315'%3E%3Crect%20width='560'%20height='315'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4335 eager-load\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-4.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-4.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-4-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The concept and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-and-acceptance\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1090\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">practice of <em>self-love<\/em><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> centers around cultivating your feelings towards yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Self Love is all about how you feel about yourself<\/span>; it is the internal experience of loving yourself as best as you can. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This is something that comes naturally for some but not always. As mystical and seemingly spontaneous as the powerful feeling of love is, it can most definitely also be seen as a choice. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Love, encompassing various <em>interlinked emotional<\/em> facets such as trust, integrity, compassion, and understanding. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We <em>consciously<\/em> choose to keep on loving and this most definitely applies to self-love, we must choose to love ourselves over and over again.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Self-love is parallel to self-worth which is how we feel about our value<\/span>, this is constructed via conscious and subconscious beliefs that we have accumulated through life.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The concept of self-love is also encompassing of <em>self-compassion<\/em>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As we all know there are moments in life where it is more challenging to hold the ideal state of love and happiness. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In these moments it is self-compassion which will see us through the turbulent internal states. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">These experiences of contrast and duality can be viewed as lessons or opportunities to deepen our awareness of <em>self-love<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p7 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self_Care\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\"><strong><i>Self Care<\/i><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-3.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-3-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-3.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4328 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-3.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-3-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Self-care is usually rooted in actions or <em>intentional<\/em> activities. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It can take the form of leisurely luxury activities or even getting simple daily tasks completed to ensure your survival, thriving comfort, and progress. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Self-care is a method to express self-love<\/span>. It is the expression of the love and worthiness you hold for yourself through intentional actions. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Essentially, <em>self-care<\/em> can be anything that you do for yourself that is of benefit, an act of dedication towards your <em>wellbeing<\/em>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Only you will truly know how best to care for yourself as each of our preferences are beautifully unique.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p6 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Journey_Of_Embracing_Self_Love_And_Self_Care\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><i>The Journey Of Embracing Self Love And Self Care<\/i><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p7 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_conditioning_surrounding_Self_Care_and_Self_Love\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\"><i>Cultural conditioning surrounding Self Care and Self Love.<\/i><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There is often some stigmas that we hold surrounding the value of both self-care and self-love. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You may have these ideas projects onto you by <em>unconscious<\/em> others or they may be showing up internally through <em>subconscious<\/em> patterns. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Examples of these false beliefs which can block or limit healthy self-love and self-care include: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-e5d83d\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Assuming that prioritizing yourself is selfish<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Assuming that self-care needs to look a certain way or <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Self-care cost a lot of money to be valuable and effective. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">I mention these because the journey to cultivating <em>self-love<\/em> and practicing <em>self-care<\/em> starts by dissolving illusions and with getting clear on the value of this energy being in balance within you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is actually essential for a healthy happy human existence that we all deserve to experience both self-love and self-care.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Many of the stigmas are deeply ingrained in us through <em>societal expectations<\/em> but when we take the time to <em>decondition<\/em> our thinking and consider the truth of the matter, we can only fully show up in the world from a place of love, being of benefit and fulfilling purpose if we are filled and aligned. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Investing time to cultivate self-love and practice self-care has a win-win-win effect.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You are benefited, all those surrounding you are benefited and the world at large is blessed with your energy in integrity. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The next section of this article will provide tips on how to future integrate these concepts into your life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p7 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self_Love_tips\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><i>Self Love tips<\/i><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exploring_your_subconscious_patterns\"><\/span><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\">Exploring your subconscious patterns&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-4.jpg\" alt=\"Journaling as a self love exercise \" class=\"wp-image-4332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-4.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-4-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-4.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Journaling as a self love exercise \" class=\"wp-image-4332 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-4.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-4-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Become&nbsp;aware of your long-standing beliefs surrounding self-love and try to determine which of these beliefs are beneficial. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Which of these beliefs ring true and which have been inherited? Release the stories and beliefs surrounding <em>self-love<\/em> which no longer serve your highest potential. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Some suggestions of how you can work through this process of identifying and releasing are by utilizing <em>mindfulness practices<\/em> such as <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-eb7284\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Journaling <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Meditation <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Affirmations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_your_love_languages\"><\/span><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\">Learn your love languages<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The references to love languages are based on a book written by Gary Chapman, which was originally intended to improve communication and refine the expression of love between partners. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The content is most definitely also applicable and valuable to <em>self-love<\/em>, your relationship with you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This book takes into consideration that we are each unique in the ways we prefer to receive love and it outlines 5 basic love languages that can be explored further.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> It can be helpful to identify which of these you resonate with most<\/span> to learn how you can communicate love to yourself in a way that your mind, body, and <em>spirit<\/em> will fully receive and appreciate. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The 5 languages are <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-60c87a\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Gifts, <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Physical touch <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Words of affirmation <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Quality time <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Acts of service <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The love languages can inform your intentional actions of <em>self-care<\/em>. If this interests you, you can find more details on each of these in the book titled <em>T<\/em><i>he 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman<\/i>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Patience_and_understanding\"><\/span><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\">Patience and understanding<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"learning to practise patience \" class=\"wp-image-4333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-2.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-2-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-2.jpg.webp\" alt=\"learning to practise patience \" class=\"wp-image-4333 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-2.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-2-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em>Self-love<\/em> is not an ultimate destination but rather an ongoing adventure, It is vital to <a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/show-up-for-yourself-quotes\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"549327\" data-lasso-id=\"1032029\">show up for yourself<\/a> with patience and understanding through this process. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">You have only yourself to answer to<\/span> and so why not grant yourself complete patience and understanding in the spirit of love. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This will communicate to yourself how dedicated you are. In a currently highly conditional world, <em>self-love<\/em> and <em>self-care<\/em> can offer nourishing unconditional solace and safety.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_promises_to_yourself\"><\/span><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\">Keep promises to yourself<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Another way to cultivate a strong sense of <em>self-love<\/em> is to honor yourself completely by keeping your promises and seeing through the commits you make to yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Promises of things you would like to achieve for yourself or boundaries you have decided upon, uphold the standard you have set for yourself to experience the dedication of love.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Appreciate_your_uniqueness\"><\/span><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\">Appreciate your uniqueness&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Take the time to get to know who you are and embrace your unique ways of being. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We each have a unique energy signature; this energy will feel vital and lively when you completely embrace yourself as you are. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You know that magnetic feeling of being in the presence of a charismatic, confident, and grounded person, you can step into this feeling by fully appreciating your unique strengths and stepping into your power and inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Drop all forms of comparison to others, focus on who you are<\/span>, identify and appreciate all the little details of your being, your mannerisms, voice, imagination, intentions, heart, body, and spirit. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You can still love and appreciate yourself completely while still consciously acknowledging where growth needs to happen, it is much easier to heal, grow, and thrive from a state of <em>self-love and appreciation<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you want to know more about self-love, specifically about some activities you can practice then check out this other article:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-activities\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1091\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">11 Self-Love Activities That Can Change Your Life<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you're a man you may find this article helpful:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-as-a-man\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1092\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How To Practice Self-Love As A Man<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p7 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self_Care_Tips\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><i>Self Care Tips<\/i><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temple_body\"><\/span><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\">Temple body<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/self-love-vs-self-care-1.jpg\" alt=\"practising yoga as a form of self care\" class=\"wp-image-4336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/self-love-vs-self-care-1.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/self-love-vs-self-care-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/self-love-vs-self-care-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"practising yoga as a form of self care\" class=\"wp-image-4336 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/self-love-vs-self-care-1.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/self-love-vs-self-care-1-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/self-love-vs-self-care-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">One of the key elements that you need to care for regularly is the physical body of course. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The incredibly complex and intricate physical body is what houses our <em>consciousness<\/em>, allowing us the privilege to experience the various sensations of being a human. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is also important to know that your physical body is part of a larger etheric part of you, known as the energy body or auric field. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The health of both the energetic and physical aspects of the body will affect your quality of life.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You can intentionally choose to take better care of both your physical and energy <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">body through seriously considering and implementing the following: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-1619c2\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">High <em>vibrational<\/em> vital and nutritious eating habits,<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> Drinking plenty of clean water,<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> Getting enough physical exercise to keep your muscles\/tendons strong and flexible,<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> Getting your blood flowing and hormone systems in balance,<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> Meditation\/breathwork practices to <em>energetically<\/em> and align and generally learning to be more present in your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You should also take extra care if you have any particular health challenges that need attending to, take the time to seek the help of a holistic healer to assist you with bringing your body into balance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> Honor your body in every way you can<\/span> showing yourself the care you truly deserve.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You can also care for your body by enjoying <em>sensory pleasures<\/em> such as good quality body products and expressively adorning yourself with clothing and jewels that make you feel your best.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temple_mind\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\"><em>Temple mind<\/em><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6.jpg\" alt=\"Meditation as self care\" class=\"wp-image-4329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Meditation as self care\" class=\"wp-image-4329 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The state of your mind influences your entire perception of reality as well as your approach and response to every experience you have. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Time spent on caring for your mind is invaluable. You can care for your mind by getting to know how your thought patterns operate and learning to more <em>consciously<\/em> choose and pattern these thoughts to your benefit. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">This form of <em>self-care<\/em> is an active healing journey as we <em>compassionately<\/em> sift through our existing conditioning<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is an empowering form of <em>self-care<\/em> to educate yourself on the workings of the brain, the subconscious, and the conscious mind and how our thoughts affect our reality. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Keep your mind active and juicy with beneficial information through actively learning new skills and <em>consciously<\/em> consuming content. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Introduce <em>mindfulness<\/em> practices and meditation to get deeply in touch with and learn to align your state of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temple_home\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\"><em>Temple home&nbsp;<\/em><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7.jpg\" alt=\"Having a home altar for good energy\" class=\"wp-image-4330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Having a home altar for good energy\" class=\"wp-image-4330 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Taking care of the space which you live in is also a form of <em>self-care<\/em>, creating a personal outer environment that you feel safe and comfortable in. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This can take the form of seemingly mundane tasks but I like to take a higher perspective on these simple activities, finding the sacred in the everyday: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-b8a08a\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Consider that deep cleaning <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Tidying, doing you laundry<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> Folding your clothes beautifully and <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Having clean dishes could all be acts of self-care when done intentionally with love and respect for your space and yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When you have access to the resources to do so you can also take some time and effort to beautify your home in the ways you like and create an ambient environment of sensory pleasure by considering art, lighting, and scents. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">You can even create an altar in your home to welcome particular energies<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">All these elements contribute to the energy and feeling of the space and are an embodied form of <em>self-care<\/em> and appreciation reflected in the environment that surrounds you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> This form of <em>self-care<\/em> can extend beyond your personal home space but also be applied accordingly if possible to your workspace or even your vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taking_care_of_your_needs\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\"><em>Taking care of your needs<\/em><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This might seem obvious or like its more about survival than <em>self-care<\/em> but I refer back to our ability to intentionally choose a perspective. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You can choose to view your job as a blessing that allows you to care for yourself; you can choose to experience cooking dinner as a ceremony of nourishment. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Of course, this is an ideal mind state that is not always easy to uphold but as you consciously invite this perspective in you will see how it becomes your natural state more often than not.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> Celebrate and thank yourself for the simplest things that you do<\/span>, even if it was something you had to do, you can still thank yourself for caring enough to get it done every day. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">At times you may need to be more patient and gracious with yourself as your needs\/responsibilities change throughout life, stay in integrity and <em>gratitude<\/em> doing the best you can in the present moment. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This is a simple but great act of <em>self-care<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_aside_time_for_things_that_make_you_happy\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\"><em>Setting aside time for things that make you happy<\/em><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8.jpg\" alt=\"Woman practising self care by painting\" class=\"wp-image-4331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Woman practising self care by painting\" class=\"wp-image-4331 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is an act of self-care to set aside time for the activities and hobbies that truly bring you joy and fulfillment. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">These activities do not necessarily need to be productivity or outcome-based but it is simply about setting aside the time for you to do what you love. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If that is working on your passion project then great but it can also be relaxing and reading a novel, watching a good film, going dancing, taking a leisurely walk in the park, playing a video game, or even having a long nap just because you can.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" has-background eplus-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:#fff6e2\"><strong>Related post<\/strong>: Embrace <a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/simple-pleasures-to-make-you-stop-and-appreciate-life\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1126\">life's simple pleasures<\/a> to enrich your journey of self-love and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This is about taking the time to indulge in you, in the present. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">This kind of action of <em>self-care<\/em> helps with relaxation<\/span> and also communicates to yourself that you are worthy of and acknowledging your desires.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> This cultivates an energy frequency and emotion which reflects into your life to attract more of what you truly desire. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When you take this time for you, try to do so <em>unapologetically<\/em> and <em>confidently<\/em> enjoy every moment that you deserve.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Doing so with full <em>conscious<\/em> intent you can never really love yourself or care for yourself too much, your life is yours to enjoy and when you treat yourself sacredly you will attract this energy into your life in all mirrored forms and experiences. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The above are just a few of the tips that you can consider on your journey of self-love and self-care. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As always, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">only integrate what resonates most with you<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Honestly, one of the amazing things about <em>self-love<\/em> and <em>self-care<\/em> is there are endless and intricate ways you can nurture them. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">I hope you enjoy using these ideas to inspire you!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">&#10084;&#65039; 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