What is the biggest misnomer on Self-Love?

That it implies selfishness or being self-absorbed. Self-Love is the exact opposite of that! I've learned that when I truly love up on myself, I show up in bigger, better, more magical ways in all areas of my life, and that light shines on everything I do + everyone I meet. It allows ME to share my magic with the world + to show others that when they love + accept themselves, they can do the same. Now how could THAT possibly be selfish?!

What was the biggest struggle for you when it came to your own Self-Love feelings, thoughts and internal conversations?

That if I practice Self-Love + put myself as #1 priority in my life, that I will be denying those I love, and of course, "what will people think of me?" That's always the hardest part, even now. When I make big, bold, aligned decisions for myself, my default thought, often, is, "what will everyone think?" I've learned to quiet that voice + to shift into focusing on the positive reasons I am doing what I'm doing. I also remind myself that how people react to me loving myself is not my story, but theirs. As long as I am aligned to my core values + vision for the life I want to lead, it's easier to follow through, and Self-Love keeps me aligned.

How do you practice Self-Love?

Having solid boundaries is a biggie. Reminding myself that setting + following through with my boundaries is not AGAINST others, but FOR me. Accepting myself exactly as I am right now is also super important. We often think, "I'll love myself more once I am able to...." Being able to love myself NOW + then to define areas I would like to improve on, just FEELS more loving. When I make a mistake (hello, Human!) I try to forgive myself quickly + move forward, deciding how I will do better next time. Self-shame does not = Self Love. I try to honour my Yes's + No's, and to choose things that bring me joy + allow me to fully show up as myself. THAT is my definition of Self-Love in a nutshell.