Leaders develop themselves so that the love they already have is like a lantern in the darkness. You cannot offer love from a place of emptiness.

Theme: Notice your inner voice. Exercise: Throughout today, catch your inner self-talk. Each time you criticize yourself (“I should’ve …,” “I’m so dumb”), pause and reframe it with kindness — for ...

The content creator says the book, out this month, is aimed for readers who “are still learning how to show up for themselves” ...

Everyone's heard this self-help platitude: We need to love ourselves before we can love anyone else. This may sound wise, but it misses a great truth. If we want to experience true intimacy, we need ...

It’s become commonplace to proclaim that truly loving another depends on first loving yourself. But just how warranted is this maxim? Is it supported by science or academic research? Or is it little ...

Self-Love First: Simple Aromatherapy Rituals for Calm and Confidence ...

Scientists have shown that self-love isn't just a warm and fuzzy feeling, but it's a tool that you can apply to build a ...

After a season of giving, planning, hosting and wrapping, it’s finally your turn. Consider this your permission slip to put yourself first—and maybe treat the people you love to a little extra care, ...

One of the hardest life lessons we must learn is how to move on. If you’re lucky, you will have a supportive group of friends who not-so-covertly suggest that you dump your boyfriend, especially if he ...

September is Self-Care Awareness Month, and I’ve been thinking about how much the definition of “self-care” has changed. The conversation around self-care has moved in waves since it first became a ...

Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...